Akeelah makes it all the way to the final round of the National Spelling Bee, but prior to it, she overhears a heated conversation between her rival, Dylan, and his father. She decides to lose on purpose so that Dylan will win the competition and the affection of his father. Dylan later states that he wants to win only when Akeelah is trying her best.

The Doctor realizes the reason why his future self gave River Song his sonic screwdriver. He uses it to save her and the people trapped in the library.

After Walter is both blinded and made deaf, Mr. Steward forces the couple into yet another moral dilemma. They can either continue on as a family, leaving Walter blind and deaf, or cure him by killing Norma.

Ironically, Meg saves Hercules' life, which helps him regain the strength to defeat Hades.

Bing Bong jumps off the cart to save Joy.