When Harold is walking in the street, he finds a kitty that belongs to an old lady and he takes it, but then everybody appears, and Harold has to surrender the kitty to the old lady.

As punishment for shoplifting a ham, Harold is forced to work for Mr. Green at his butcher shop for a week. Later, after his work shift to pay for it is over, he soon learns that he actually likes his new after-school job and doesn't want to stop working there, much to the dismay of Mr. Green.

After the results of an aptitude test are announced, Harold gains self-confidence and Helga feels dumber.

Harold is invited to Rhonda's party and befriends the female bully, Big Patty.