Wood donates "a weekend with Wood Newton" to Harlan's charity. Being the highest bidder, Herman Stiles wins the prize and drives Wood's entire family nuts.

Right before a game with arch rival Piggot High School, Wood's entire offensive line fails an algebra test and must cram for a makeup test or else they will be barred from playing.

When Ava's new job as a prosecuting attorney keeps her away from home, Wood takes on extra domestic chores and resents it so much that he packs up and moves in with Ponder Blue. Meanwhile, Herman joins a mail order hair club.