Jessica confronts her son's Debate teacher to learn why he cannot join the debate team when he is a better fit for it than other students. The teacher states that the Debate team is only for 5th graders and that Evan is too young. As their argument continues, the teacher turns it into a teachable moment by telling his students the aspects of debate that are occurring in the moment.

Robert Kearns and his wife Phyllis meet with the distinguished attorney Mr. Lawson to discuss their case against Ford Motor Company. Robert claims that Ford stole his invention and is taking Ford to court. Mr. Lawson tells Robert that Ford offered him $250,000 to settle the case, but they will not recognize Robert's invention if he accepts the offer. Robert has to make a decision as to how to proceed.

The Prime Minister wants to make some important changes to the education system and speaks with Jim Hacker about it.

In 1970s America, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country from the Far East. Both individuals make their case on the type of support and evidence they have that will help them win the ruling.

George has to convince a group of people to buy a pair of mittens from him during an auction. He uses many techniques to try and persuade his buyers.