The President and first lady throw an extravagant gala in hope of rallying support for new education reforms; Skip tries to work up the nerve to ask a mailroom clerk to the event.

The president tracks down an important person; Emily creates a difficult situation while entertaining the Austrian chancellor and his wife; Skip realizes his true calling.

After Skip's attempt to calm a group of protestors goes awry, President Gilchrist must step in; Emily tries to get closer to Xander by helping him campaign for student body president; Becca has a difficult time facing the future.