Mr. Gillis is driven crazy by all the Christian celebrations, and almost spends the holidays in jail.

In order to win Thaila from Chatsworth, Dobie reads a book on mental power so he can be the dominating man Thalia wants.

Maynard gives a chicken an overdose of growth hormones as a biology class project .

Dobie, Maynard, and Thalia capture a crooked dry-cleaner who had almost conned them before.

Dobie and most of his friends reluctantly participate in a talent show.

Dobie and Chatsworth complete for the attention of a shoe store owner's daughter in order to get a job at the store.

Maynard takes a job selling clock-statues at an army surplus store.

All the teachers come down with the flu and parents have to take over the classes.

Dobie tries to get his father to spend more time with Mrs. Gillis.

Zelda invents a secret engagement to try and impress some sorority girls.