Demonstrates the Athenian practice of ostracism, in which members of the community would inscribe the name of a member they wished to exclude, and the example of Themistocles who was banished after the threat of Persia subsided.

Chirag saves Greg from becoming a social outcast for touching a slice of moldy cheese left on the playground. Chirag explains what happened to the kids before him that touched the cheese.

Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen men try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror (Henry Fonda) casts considerable doubt on elements of the case.

Taylor feels alone as her friends begin to ostracize her and make her the subject of cyberbullying. Her mom pleas for her to receive help after an attempt at suicide.