Dr. Phil Barbay feels that the work Thornton handed in is not his own and accuses him of academic fraud. As a next step, he suggests an oral exam to test Thornton's knowledge.

Carlton shouts at Uncle Phil but quickly realizes his mistake.

Olive decides to make a statement to everyone talking about her reputation by symbolizing Hester Prynne with a scarlet "A" on her clothes.

The girls participate in a four-way call, leaving them feeling betrayed by each other after hearing what their "friends" are saying about them.

The Bellas encounter their competition and both teams use assertiveness and then aggression to try to intimidate the other.