As Meg prepares to graduate she considers taking her relationship with Sam to the next level but is chocked to find that many people are against it. Jack continues to struggle with the City Council and ultimately ends up quitting. Patty's essay wins the Campbell Soup essay contest but nobody believes her because she sent it in under another student's name. JJ takes the job coaching football but begins to wonder about his future and possibly even becoming an astronaut. Roxanne becomes worried that she may not graduate when she can't pass the presidential fitness exam.
Alors que Meg et Sam ont du mal à définir leur relation, cette dernière prononce un discours à la remise des diplômes. Alors que le gagnant du concours de la meilleure soupe de tomate Campbell est annoncé, Patty a caché un secret. Helen aide Shelly à obtenir un emploi dans une agence de voyage. Jack se rend compte que certaines décisions entraînent de sérieuses conséquences...
Meg e Sam prendono in seria considerazione l'idea di avere una storia insieme, ma ben presto realizzano quali sarebbero le conseguenze alle quali andrebbero incontro. La ragazza si prepara a tenere il discorso per la cerimonia del diploma alla East Catholic. JJ inizia il suo nuovo lavoro come allenatore e si interessa al caso di un giovane deciso a diventare giocatore. Jack rassegna le dimissioni dal consiglio.