Fern lands a role in a community play and overcomes her fear of not being a good actor with help from the director (Philip Seymour Hoffman).

Prunella and Marina compete to see who can finish the final book in the Henry Screever series first.

A down-in-the-dumps George decides not to speak to his friends until they notice him.

Fern helps an elderly neighbor, who was once a kung-fu star, with his household chores.

Arthur and friends are surprised by their placements when they discover a list of their class rankings in Principal Haney's office.

Brain ignores his friends and schoolwork after he becomes hooked on a tween reality show.

Francine resorts to a dirty trick when she competes against Brain for student-of-the-month honors, but soon feels guilty about it.

Binky introduces Emily to pro wrestling while babysitting her, but wishes he hadn't when she plays rough with other preschoolers.

Part 2 of 2. Mrs. MacGrady has cancer: Arthur and D.W. take her chicken soup and stuffed animals; Muffy pretends nothing has changed; and an upset Francine can't bring herself to visit. Lance Armstrong makes a special appearance to teach Francine and the others what they can do for cancer survivors.