Bob is depressed by his seeming lack of success as a psychologist. He seeks help from his old college professor (Keenan Wynn), who manages to heighten his despair by informing him that psychology is all nonsense.
Guests Ronnie Schell and Vikki Carr take to the stage with stand-up and song; meanwhile, a touring star, Harvey, treads the boards in a play with a small town co-star in search of a bigger role.
With Madison High about to be razed for a freeway, Miss Brooks is hired by a private school. Not realizing Conklin will be the new principal at the same school, Connie tells him what a pompous windbag he is.
Fred is happy with Lamont's wedding plans until he learns the couple plans to live in their own place. He tries to convince Lamont's fiancée to break up with him.