Ruthie and Simon surprise the rest of the family when when Ruthie performs the entire National Anthem perfectly.
Matt demands a retraction from the school paper but his threat is only met by another threat.
Simon and Matt place bets on what boy Lucy will choose, before Annie gives her some wise advice.
Simon's teach pays him a visit at home to see his science project.
At school, Lucy observes what she believes to be improper behavior between Mary and her sports coach, Mr. Koper.
A mysterious personal ad in the school newspaper lands Matt more female admirers than he can handle.
Just as the church treasurer was arguing with Eric about not having enough funds to keep the Wednesday service, Simon accidentally shoots a golf ball through his car windshield.
Annie yells at Eric that she's angry at him for insulting her family.
Eric rushes home and surprises Annie by proposing to her in celebration of their wedding anniversary.
Peter talks to Eric and his mother on the roof of the school after they believe he threatened to jump off.
Matt creates friction between Mary and her boyfriend, Wilson.