[audio logo]
[pleasant music]
CASSIDY: Good morning, Ruth.
Oh!
[gasps]
This got away from me, Ben.
Not on my watch.
Morning, Frank.
Thanks for shutting down the frat party last night.
No problem.
Though it wasn't easy.
The DJ was playing Gaga.
Nice moves.
Too bad you can't try out for the drill team.
Hey, could you get me that parking placard ASAP?
The Kappa Betas keep blocking me in.
I've already asked Chauncey, but I'll follow up.
Thank you!
Morning, Zoe.
Morning, boss.
Do you realize that you're wearing
- the colors of our arch rivals? - Oh.
I mean, it's a bold choice.
Thank you.
Oh, I'm still getting my bearings.
Yeah, just your daily reminder that you're
not in Boston anymore.
Oh, you're telling me I went to a pumpkin festival
this Sunday.
Who knew you could celebrate a common gourd
with so much passion?
Just wait till your first butter sculpture contest.
It'll make you question all your life choices.
Cassidy, I have to say, I am really impressed.
You're like a one woman fix machine.
You've been here, what, less than a month?
And you've already implemented Food Truck Fridays
and headed off a grad student revolt.
I see what you're doing here.
The chai tea lattes, the compliments.
Just give me the bad news.
Hit me. VERA: OK.
Come on.
As you know, we have a budget shortfall.
Yes.
Well, it's worse than we thought.
How is that possible?
The last president saw our budget as more of a suggestion.
I am so sorry you are inheriting this crisis,
but now, some of the board members
want to vote to shutter the arts program at tomorrow's meeting.
The arts program?
Why?
Our arts program is one of the best in Ohio.
I mean, we-- we plié way above our weight.
And paint like Picasso and sing like Selena.
I know, but the program is expensive.
There's studios and instruments and special equipment.
But students need the arts.
It elevates the spirit.
When I was working my way through college,
they were my saving grace.
OK, can you do me a favor?
Can you ask the trustees for two weeks
so that I can find a solution?
Why don't you come to the meeting tomorrow?
Ask them yourself.
If that's what it takes, absolutely, yes.
ZOE: Cutting the arts program?
What's next, drive-through diplomas?
Not unless I find a new revenue
source by tomorrow's meeting.
Not to pile on or anything, but I
thought that you should know that you
made the "Whittendale Lampoon".
Oh!
ZOE: So did I, sort of.
Well, Zoe, this is not good.
This is my worst fear.
The robot uprising?
Not connecting with the students.
I'm grabbing some drinks tonight with some grad students.
Do you want to join?
I don't think so.
Not tonight, at least.
I think I'll just make them nervous.
You sure it's not the other way around?
You don't think I'm uptight, do you?
No.
You are confident and efficient.
Organized like a--
Leo.
I'd say more like a Capricorn.
No, no, no, no.
I mean Leo Farnsworth.
You know who he is, right?
Of course.
He's to manufacturing what Warren Buffett
is to Warren Buffett-y things.
He is also a Whittendale alum who just sold off
half of his company, which means he is looking
for a hefty donation somewhere to offset his taxes,
and I'm going to make sure that that somewhere is us.
Smart.
You're still afraid of the robots, though, right?
Terrified.
OK.
[pleasant music]
[classical music]
Oh, that's nice.
ZOE (ON PHONE): A pipe burst last night.
In which dorm?
Dayton hall.
The whole ground floor flooded.
Maintenance says that they're going
to need five days to fix it.
Oh, OK.
Well, we just need a work-around.
There are, what, 20 students on each floor in Dayton?
Close.
22.
It's the football team's floor.
So what are we going to do?
We already have a housing shortage.
I think there are some spare rooms in Adams and Chase Halls.
Oh, good memory.
I am impressed.
So-- OK, so if we double up, we can
house 16 kids in those dorms.
But that still leaves five kids with no place to go.
Oh, I think I have a fix.
Dobson College is under-enrolled this year,
so let me give them a call, see if they can take them,
and then I'll head in. ZOE (ON PHONE): Thank you.
Yeah, you got it. See you soon.
- ZOE (ON PHONE): OK, bye. - Bye.
[upbeat music]
Thanks, Judy.
So glad you could accommodate us.
We'll talk later.
Ugh, come on.
No.
Oh, Kappa Betas.
Come on.
I can't even get out of here.
This is so crazy.
This is an active driveway!
You cannot park here!
Good morning.
President Miller, you're making the flowers look bad.
Well, I have a big meeting with the trustees today.
Good thing I made yours extra strong today.
You are a lifesaver.
Thank you so much.
Oh, good luck with your meeting.
Thank you, I appreciate it.
[gasping]
Oh, oh.
[gasping]
Hot.
Are you OK?
Yeah, I mean, I'm not injured, but spilled coffee is not ideal.
Oh!
Thank you, thank you.
Pumpkin spice latte, huh?
Yeah, it's my favorite.
You know, I love fall.
[sentimental music]
Turkeys and Thanksgiving and togetherness.
Sure, yeah.
Yeah.
Thank you.
Yeah.
For this, and for the catch.
- I have a meeting. - Yeah.
I've got to go. I've got to go.
I've got one too.
Yeah, OK.
Thank you.
Yeah.
No, this way.
This way.
Thanks again!
Interesting way to start the morning.
This one's on me, blue eyes.
Oh, thank you.
Before you take a vote on the arts program,
I was hoping to present an alternative idea.
Absolutely, and we'll get to that shortly.
But we have an emergency situation to deal with.
Oh.
This is Logan, our new football coach.
He started last month too.
Do you know each other?
We met, briefly.
We did, we did.
We shared a coffee.
Sort of.
Yeah.
So, Coach, I understand there's an issue with housing
for the football players?
Yes, thank you.
As some of you know, a pipe burst last night in the dorm
where the freshman football players live.
Yes, and I have already found temporary housing.
Most of it is on campus, but some of the overflow
will have to be at Dobson College.
That's actually why I'm here.
I mean, that overflow is going to have
to commute three towns over.
Which is why I also provided a shuttle for them.
Yes, but then you're going to cut into their training time
and their studying.
I mean, these kids are already juggling so much.
Look, I really appreciate your perspective, Coach Logan,
but we have a housing shortage on campus.
And, plus, it's just for a very short stay.
If I'm supposed to turn this program around,
every second counts.
President Miller, I realize academics is your world,
and I respect that, but my world is football.
And in football, it is crucial for a young team
to learn to work together.
I also understand that a fresh roster
is an opportunity, like with the Patriots when
Brady took over for Bledsoe.
You didn't strike me as someone that knew football.
Any Midwest college president who doesn't won't
last very long in the job.
But as for housing, my hands are tied.
This is the football team we're talking about here.
And football does bring in alumni donations.
[all agreeing]
Is there any other option, somewhere else on campus?
I wish there were, Vera, but there is simply no space.
Actually, there is one underused space on campus.
CASSIDY: Oh, really?
Which space is that?
The president's house.
[whimsical music]
Underused?
Well, it is not underused, because I live there.
Yeah, but, I mean, it's just you,
all alone in that big old 19th century house,
built for Eldridge Whittendale and his family of 10.
I've actually heard rumors that there's
an entire wing of bedrooms just collecting dust.
I dust it myself, thank you very much.
And also, it is very important to the college's functions.
For example, I entertained owners there last week.
I actually hosted the governor.
Isn't there, like, seven, eight bedrooms in there?
Actually, there's 10 if you count
the space above the garage, which technically doesn't count.
I rest my case.
I will think about it.
I appreciate that.
Give up my fortress of solitude?
Not give up.
Just share for a few days.
Share?
Vera, you do understand this is a crazy ask, OK?
This is my home.
This is the place where I recharge
at the end of a long, stressful day, which, as you know,
is all of them.
I know, but we're in a tough spot.
And I do think that Coach Van Orden
has our best interest in mind.
He was highly recruited to turn our program around.
Look at Dobson College.
They won the conference, and now their football team
is bringing in the big bucks.
You know who else brings in the big bucks?
Leo Farnsworth, who, by the way, just
agreed to set up a conference call with me
to discuss his donation.
And that's great, but in the meantime,
we still have some doubters amongst the board who think
you're too young for this job.
I think doing this will show that you're a team player here.
It's your house, Cassidy.
I'm going to leave the choice up to you.
I didn't even like sleepovers as a kid.
I bet they were fun.
They were not.
[chuckles]
[upbeat music]
[grunts]
They said I'd find you here.
Great.
I could use a spotter.
Are you sure you want to put your life in my hands?
You're not exactly my favorite person on campus right now.
Look, I said what I had to in there.
Besides, I'm a coach.
I'm used to pushback.
Parents, refs, coaches.
Heck, one time I even had a great grandma.
Well, you've put me in quite a spot.
No, busted pipe did.
Besides, where's your school spirit?
You know what, excuse me, I have--
I-- I have plenty of spirit for all that
this college has to offer.
There are more important things than football, you know.
Now you're talking crazy.
Like what?
The arts.
The arts, which foster critical thinking, creativity,
and personal growth.
Football creates character and grit and all those things.
And the money it brings in helps to fund those other programs.
Well, it's not nearly enough compared
to what this college needs.
How many of those are you going to do?
You are not the only one under pressure here.
I was brought in to bring back a winning tradition,
which means I've got one, maybe two years, tops, or else
I could be out of a job.
And on top of that, the new collegiate rules
say that my best athletes can transfer any time,
anywhere they want.
OK, OK.
Let's say that I allow your players
to move in with me for five days and not a minute longer.
How would you ensure that they're going
to be on their best behavior?
These five boys, they are very, very special young men.
They're not even my top recruits, but they're young,
they're green, and they just-- they
need some support right now.
Why do you have to say it like that?
Fine.
They can take the ground floor bedrooms.
I'll take upstairs.
They can use the study, the kitchen, and the parlor
and that's it.
But the second that pipe is fixed--
They are gone.
Gone.
Trust me, you won't even know they're there.
Watch out.
Watch out for the sprinkler.
Watch out.
Turn, turn, turn, turn, turn, turn.
Come on, boys. Come on, boys.
Get it.
We're nearly there!
Whoo!
[muffled music]
STUDENT: Push, push, push.
Go!
[honking]
Oh, no.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Is that a moose?
Watch out, watch out, watch out!
[shouting]
Oh, no.
Forward, forward!
Not my flowers.
I just planted those!
Sorry.
[light music]
STUDENT: All right, guys, it's all about execution, all right?
We've got to run this place tighter, tighter, tighter.
Watch it, Mike!
Do you remember your route, Malcolm?
All right, here we go.
What in the world?
STUDENT: All right, you ready?
Blue, 42!
Hut!
Hey, guys.
[groans]
STUDENT: You good, bro?
Hey!
Hey, you, get over here!
Get over here.
It is 6:00 AM.
What are you doing?
Just a old school hook and ladder.
A what and what?
Well, it's when the tight end does a quick 5-yard curl,
pitches the ball to the running back, looking up the sideline.
Well, if that is the sideline, then my begonias
are definitely out of bounds.
Sorry about that, ma'am.
We're just trying to get in some practice before class.
It was my bad.
I've got to get out on my break quicker.
Let's just do a lot less breaking all around, OK?
ALL: Yes, President Miller.
That is not a good start.
[light music]
Hi.
Excuse me.
Do you know why we didn't have hot water this morning?
That's weird.
There was hot water after I showered.
For the other guys too.
I washed three loads of laundry this morning.
Mystery solved.
OK.
You know, they say a cold plunge is a healthy way to start a day.
Sorry, Madam President.
It's OK.
We're all new to this.
And Madam President is not necessary.
OK, Your Excellency.
Sorry about the mess.
Got to fuel up this morning.
I can see that.
Oh, oh.
[whimsical music]
It's OK.
Just this.
Wait.
What happened to all my oat milk?
Oh, the other guys used it for their protein shakes.
You want some of my Gatorade?
No, I do not.
OK.
I think I have more in the pantry.
Oh!
Whoa, oh!
Yeah, you know, we--
we weren't sure we were to stow that.
What?
[gasps]
[screams]
Guys, where does Coach Logan live?
[groans]
Seriously?
Unacceptable, ladies!
[rock music]
Yes.
Sorry, kids.
Coming through!
Oh!
[gasping]
Sorry, Dr. Lanfear!
Congrats on the published article!
You drink all of my oat milk?
Absolutely not.
This ends now.
Wakey, wakey, Coach Logan.
Rise and shine, Rip Van Wilder.
I know you're in there.
Don't make me come through the window.
President Miller.
We need to talk.
Come on in.
Whoa.
I see you're not a big fan of decorating.
Well, the ancient Spartans didn't need furniture,
so neither do I. Can I get you something?
I've got sport drink.
I've got milk.
You're not going to want that.
Thanks.
So what seems to be the problem?
There are barbells where my tranquility candles used to be.
My zen garden looks like a tornado has swept through it.
There's no hot water, there is clutter everywhere,
and this morning I counted 21 cabinet doors open.
21 cabinets.
And don't even get me started on what happened to my oat milk.
My home has been taken over by barbarians,
and clearly you are their chief.
I mean, chief barbarian, kind of got a cool ring to it, right?
You find this amusing?
Yeah, kind of.
No, no, not at all.
I am sure that they are very, very nice boys,
but, obviously, they are following your lead.
I mean, it is chaos in here.
No, no, no, no.
Not that one.
How long has this been here?
I'm busy.
I'm trying to set my roster.
I'm watching old game film for inspiration.
And, besides, Aristotle said nature abhors a vacuum.
Apparently, so do you.
Look, I don't appreciate some Plato
with a pigskin coming into my life
and turning it upside down, OK?
Tell you what, peace offering.
Great.
Why don't you let me take you out for breakfast?
My treat. We can sit.
We can discuss this like two reasonable, mature adults.
I've got the perfect place.
You sure know how to spoil a gal.
Just trying to stay under budget.
I know that feeling.
And, of course, I'm going to use
the meal plan that I was offered as a signing bonus
as much as I can.
I don't mean to brag, but I have dining plus
and my points roll over.
So we are here, and you have splurged
on the fruit bowl for me.
Thank you so much.
Let's talk.
I want to apologize for the boys' behavior this morning.
They're young.
They're all freshmen.
They're just trying to find their footing.
And I can sympathize with that.
I can.
I am new on campus too.
But I have a job to do.
Yeah, as do I.
Well, my job is running this entire university.
Your job is helping teenagers move a ball across a line.
It's a little more complicated than that.
Is it really?
It is, actually, so.
And just so you I'm playing catch up as well.
I wasn't even supposed to be here this fall.
Why not?
I had an assistant coaching job lined up at Buckeye State.
Wow.
Division I school.
And after it fell through, I landed here.
And as I'm sure you know, I have lost
my first two games, so I need to turn
this thing around and quickly.
I get it.
We are both under pressure.
All right, look, I'm sorry things went off the rails.
It will not happen again.
Oh, I know it won't, because you
are going to move into the loft space above the garage.
You said that loft space wasn't even technically a room.
And you said Spartans don't need furniture,
and neither do you.
You are going to watch them like a hawk.
You're going to close every cabinet door.
You're going to protect my tranquility candles
and my oat milk, because this whole thing was your idea,
remember?
So if my life is going to be upended, yours is too.
Fair is fair, buddy.
Fine.
Yeah, fine. Great.
OK, and I will talk to the boys.
Great, OK.
Well, if you'll excuse me.
I have a college to run.
Hope you're enjoying your breakfast.
Hey, you didn't finish your burrito.
Can I have it?
I'm not about to waste my points.
[classical music]
Good morning, boss.
Oh, sorry I'm late.
We're ready for you.
It's another great turnout.
Hi, everyone.
I'd love for you to gather around.
Whether it is music, dance, or painting,
the arts lift the spirit, which is why it is my pleasure
to open the Whittendale Arts Showcase
and extend a special welcome to our perspective
students with a passion for the arts.
[applause]
Now, some would like to say that the arts
are expendable, that there are higher priorities on campus.
These same people might prefer activities more
akin to gladiatorial combat.
Stay on point.
My point is, the arts program at Whittendale will live on now
and forever!
[applause]
Boss, you think you might have over promised just a smidge?
- Everything's great. - OK.
I just have to pop home, straighten a few things out
before my call with Farnsworth.
Hey, wear a helmet!
He is going to hurt himself.
[whistle]
Oh, you really should warn someone before doing that.
Clearly, we got off to a challenging start,
but we are going to fix that.
This is President Miller's home, and we are her guests.
So what she says goes, do you understand?
ALL: Yes, Coach.
I cannot hear you.
ALL: Yes, Coach!
So if she asks you to do something,
consider it a direct order from me, understand?
ALL: Yes, Coach!
The floor is yours.
Oh, thank you.
Well, clearly, this is a unique situation.
And until your dorm reopens in three days, eight hours, and
53 minutes, I have come up with a set of rules that will make
everything run more smoothly.
First, no workouts before 8:00 AM,
and you will treat my flowers as if they
live in the neutral zone.
Stay clear of the flowers.
Number two, you can study in the living room,
but you will use coasters.
We are going to respect the wood in this house, OK?
Next, I have come up with a shower schedule
so that we can all have hot water.
The fridge.
The top shelf is a no go zone.
Top shelf, no go.
And, finally, we will all work together
to keep this place shipshape.
Are there any questions?
No, Madam President!
You don't have to call me that.
Sorry.
What's your name?
I'm Teddy.
Where are you from?
Well, I grew up on a farm in Tipton.
It's about, like, five hours away from here,
but I don't know, it seems a lot further to me.
Think of the farm in Field of Dreams,
but with a lot more corn and less Costner.
Teddy's our resident movie buff.
OK, well, since you have farming experience,
maybe you can help with the garden and the lawn.
Absolutely.
Oh, I'm also very good at vacuuming.
OK.
What's your name?
Malcolm, running back.
I'm from Cincinnati, ma'am.
Any special talents we should know about?
I make a mean protein shake.
OK, well, how about you helping
with meal prep and shopping?
Sure.
I like to cook.
Great.
What about you guys?
I'm Ken, and this is Antonio.
Mucho gusto, President.
Antonio's a foreign exchange student from Spain.
His English isn't that good, but he's a great soccer
player, so he's our new kicker.
Wonderful.
Dishes, which leaves dusting.
I'm on dusting duty?
If your name is Nick, then yes, you are.
I don't dust.
Well, lucky for you, it's easy to learn.
Use the feathery end.
OK, President Miller, I know you don't know this,
but as football players, we're kind of like celebrities
around here, you know?
I see.
So you think taking care of this place is beneath you?
You said it, not me.
You just bought the team 20 push-ups.
- For what? - Insubordination.
- NICK: But, Coach-- - And 20 more for talkback.
Do you want to keep going?
Take it outside.
Let's go, with pace.
Get out!
Do you solve all your problems with push-ups?
No, no.
In extreme cases, burpees work too.
Well, I guess that's one way to handle it.
OK, we ready for Farnsworth?
Yep.
The call is in 10 minutes.
Oh, and Chauncey, the facilities manager, needs to talk.
Something about the broken pipe in the dorm room.
I'll deal with that later.
How do I look?
Like a pirate.
You're missing an earring.
An earring?
My earring.
Has anyone seen a pearl earring?
Anyone?
Oh, Teddy, that-- that was a gift from President Harding
to the college.
The coffee table?
Well, I'm just saying, it's like 100 years old.
Oh, well, I'll clean it really well, then.
Oh, careful, careful.
Oh, oh, oh, Malcolm, gentle, gentle.
We don't want to take off the finish.
This is how I get my car to shine when I'm waxing it.
Gracias.
[spanish]
My earring is in my jacket.
What are you doing?
I'm about to take a new profile pic.
That light makes my eyes pop.
Hmm, right?
[doorbell rings]
Oh, who is it now?
Oh.
Hi.
Nope.
OK, listen up.
If you find a lucky pearl earring,
I really need it, guys, OK?
[crunch]
[gasps]
I think I found it.
You've got to dig it out.
You've got to dig that out, OK?
I'm about to do a video call.
It is a really important one, and I need everyone
to stay clear of the office.
Yes, ma'am. CASSIDY: Got it?
You got it.
Thank you.
Good afternoon, Mr. Farnsworth.
Thank you so much for agreeing to meet.
I'll admit, some of my happiest memories
were the years I spent at Whittendale.
And we are making more memories for generations
to come, and I'm sure you've heard,
but we've had just a few setbacks.
But we are pressing forward with determination and focus, and--
[muffled music]
(SINGING) Waking up, early money on my mind
FARNSWORTH: Yes?
And we are looking for partners.
We are looking for partners that can help us continue
the traditions at Whittendale.
I've donated in the past, and, well,
I must say that the money wasn't well spent.
Yes.
I am aware that the past administration wasn't exactly
financially responsible.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
But I can assure you that, moving forward, that
will not happen on my watch.
STUDENT: I've got you!
Well, look, I am flying to Cincinnati
tomorrow for a meeting.
Perhaps I could swing by campus?
I-- [chuckles] I haven't been back in years.
Absolutely.
I would love to show you how we intend to turn
things around at Whittendale.
[spooky music]
STUDENT: Come on, come on!
Let's go!
Um, we are ready to usher in a new era.
Mr. Farnsdale-- Whitworth--
Mr. Farnsworth, can you hear me?
Whoever's on the Wi-Fi, get off of it!
I mean, hey--
I think we lost each other for a moment.
I think we're back, right?
We are back.
Yes, we are back.
No!
[groaning]
Boys get rid of the clutter inside?
Well, they got rid of one thing.
Me.
I'm doing the best I can, but that busted pipe caused a lot
more damage than I thought.
Bottom line, how long to fix it and
get the boys back in the dorm?
10 days minimum, and that's with a full crew,
Chauncey, 10 days?
That is impossible!
There's got to be something that you could do to just
speed this whole thing up.
Come on, anything.
There is one way I could think of.
I'll take it.
We get one of the physics professors--
Yes.
- -to invent a time machine so we can go back 20 years and
fix the deferred maintenance.
That is not funny.
Tony liked it.
I'm sorry.
10 days.
That's the best that I can offer.
You know, you could offer me the parking
placard you promised.
You know with a school this old,
I've got much bigger problems to worry about.
- Chauncey. - Hey.
What's up, man?
Of course.
They're besties.
Hey, I thought I'd find you here.
Just looking at the water damage.
They found dry rot, so the kids are with me for another 10 days.
Logan, I am about to lose my mind.
I heard they blew a fuse.
Oh.
It sounds like you did too.
I have never seen so many things plugged into a wall
in my life.
I am surprised they didn't black out the entire grid.
OK, well, just so you know, they're already being punished.
Oh, what, more push-ups?
So scary.
Running laps, actually.
You know what, management is a lot more than just discipline.
You might want to rethink your approach.
Well, that approach helped Buckeye State win
40 conference championships.
I should know.
My dad was a coach there for half of them.
Van Orden.
Your dad is Coach V?
Yep.
Oh, that explains a lot.
I'm just saying-- you know--
I mean--
It's just big shoes to fill.
Yeah, I mean, tell me about it.
It's not easy being the son of a living legend.
Do you know they're actually dedicating a statue
to him in a couple of weeks?
Look, I know I might never be a shadow of the coach my dad is,
but I've got to try it.
Hey, don't be so hard on yourself.
That's my job.
See you at home.
Yeah, if it's still standing.
[whistle]
Good hustle today.
Good execution.
This is what we do.
We just keep building every day a little bit better, all right?
Everybody hit the showers. Let's go.
Wolves on three.
One, two, three, Wolves!
No, no, no, no, not you five.
Come here, come here, come here.
We need to talk.
[soft jazz music]
What is going on?
As for this morning, the boys wanted to make it up to you.
So they have each prepared a specialty from their hometown.
But first, I believe this belongs to you.
[gasps]
My earring.
Oh, you dug it out.
Speaking of pearls, this is Grandma Pearl's autumn harvest
pot pie.
She always said the secret is a pinch of nutmeg.
Oh, that smells delicious.
It's my sister's favorite.
Well, thank you so much.
Here we go, and up next.
And this is my mother's smashed potatoes.
I had to call her for directions.
I know that it doesn't look pretty right now,
but you've really got to try it.
It actually looks great to me.
And for dessert, Antonio made flan.
My flan is incredible.
I'm very excited about that.
Thank you so much.
And a favorite from my hometown, Cincinnati style
chili, done just the right way.
Wait, OK, chili on top of spaghetti.
It's got cinnamon, spices, and you put it on spaghetti.
And a whole lot of cheese.
It feels like you have way too much.
You barely have enough.
Are you joking?
Is this a joke?
No, no no no, this is a legit Cincy tradition.
Come on.
OK, OK, OK.
That's amazing.
Yeah!
She's a local now.
And they did prepare one more thing.
An apology.
We got a little carried away.
Yeah.
See, for some of us, it's our first time away from home,
and it hasn't been easy, you know?
And, basically--
We need to step it up.
Yeah.
Apology accepted.
On one condition.
Uh-oh.
What's that?
You eat with me.
Come on.
There's so much food.
You know where the china is. Go, go.
You heard her, boys. Grab your plates.
- Come on. - Let's do it.
Good work.
Thank you.
More cheese?
[both laugh]
You know, I've got to hand it to you.
You were a real sport about trying the spaghetti chilli.
It was actually delicious.
Oh?
Yes.
And, you know, kudos to you for using
something other than push-ups to teach them a lesson.
Yeah, well, getting them to work together in the kitchen
is one thing.
On the field, not so much.
Well, tonight made me really happy.
It's just, it's been so stressed.
You know, this-- this job, being president of a college,
it was my dream, and I just--
I just feel like I'm the new kid on the block every single day.
Yeah, I get that.
My dream was coaching at Buckeye State.
Man, I was perfect for that job.
And then there was rumblings about nepotism
because my dad coached there.
Look, I'm no nepo baby.
I work hard every day to prove myself.
You do.
I see you do it.
Hey, like Marcus Aurelius said,
what stands in the way becomes the way, so I just keep--
keep pushing forward.
You really do love Stoic philosophy.
Yeah, well, I hope so.
I have a degree in it.
I had no idea.
So what made you choose philosophy?
I don't know, probably just a little bit of rebellion
for a guy who was raised on Astroturf.
You didn't think I was a lunkhead, did you?
You said it.
I didn't.
I just know you're really fun to argue with.
Thank you, I think.
So what about you?
What made you become such a self-starter,
able to handle any problem that came your way?
You know, I think you can thank my ex for that one.
- OK. - Yeah.
So, senior year of college, we made a promise.
One of us would work while the other went to grad school,
and then we would switch.
Solid teamwork.
Yes, but then as soon as I upheld my end of the bargain,
he bailed.
No.
Yeah.
So I rolled up my sleeves and put myself through school.
Wow.
That's really impressive.
Thank you.
I guess that's when I realized that I
can only depend on myself.
[soft music]
OK, listen, since we are both the new kids,
maybe we should start trying to pull together
instead of pulling apart.
You got yourself a deal.
All right.
Malcolm, have you been there all night?
I fell asleep studying.
Oh, buddy, that's no way to study.
Come on, come on.
There's breakfast in the dining room.
Go, go, go.
OK.
Hey.
Where are you heading?
The big donor is flying in, and I am picking him up
in 15 minutes.
Well, I guess meeting went better than you thought, huh?
Guess so.
All right, well, good luck landing the whale.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
[car horn]
Come on!
Be better!
Hey, hey, what's going on?
The Kappa Betas blocked me in again.
OK, look, I'll run and grab my car.
It's at my place, like 10 minutes.
No, no, I don't have time.
I would go knock on their door, but they literally never answer.
[whistles]
Boys, front and center.
President needs our help.
Let's go.
What?
What are you guys going to do?
Get your spot.
You're not going to move the car?
Lift with the legs.
Ready?
3, 2, 1.
Go.
[groaning]
Step, go.
Step, step, down.
Slowly, slowly.
Slowly.
Good work, boys.
Here we go.
CASSIDY: Thank you so much.
I can't believe you did that.
Perks of being part of a team.
Go on, go get him!
My friends and I used to study underneath that very tree,
and in that building, I learned about supply and demand.
Oh.
And in that, that is where I had my first kiss
from my future wife.
Aw.
Yep, Right there in the Franklin Ballroom.
I was in the a capella group and she was in the choir,
so I guess you could say music brought us together.
Oh, so you're a fan of the arts.
Oh, absolutely.
Of course, my true love is football.
You know, the tailgate parties and then the game
and the victory bonfires.
Yes, yes, yes, and those traditions
are still very much alive here.
But every era has its challenges,
and the arts program could really
use the support right now.
A bailout of the arts program wouldn't
change the calculus, would it?
I hear that.
I do.
I'm not opposed to helping the college, but if I do,
and that's still a big if, I'd like
my contribution to be lasting.
Well, you know, Founder's Day, it's next weekend.
So are you stopping by?
Do you still do the--
What was it, the Founder's Day Formal?
No, they haven't done it in a while, but with my tenure here
I am bringing it back.
Well, I'm headed to a conference in Aspen this week,
and I'll see some other Whittendale alums while I'm
there, and they will be tickled to know that you've
brought back the formal.
What if we drop by next weekend?
You know, on the way back, see if we
can creak the boards of the old dance floor for old time's sake.
Yeah.
And then you, in the meantime, can come up with a proposal
now that you know my concerns.
Perfect.
LOGAN: OK, guys, let's run it again.
Whoa, 42!
Hut!
Oh, boy.
Sorry, Coach Olsen.
Second team, let's see if you can get it right.
Everything OK?
Oh, more like chaos.
We lost our first two games.
I've got a bunch of kids who are struggling with their classes.
I'm just not reaching them.
Well, maybe it's because you're still operating
from your dad's playbook.
You might want to toss that thing
out and come up with your own.
I appreciate the vote of confidence.
Yeah.
But easier said than done.
[whistles]
Twin the right, 826 TP.
Let's go.
So, yeah, how did your big meeting go?
Oh, terrible.
Farnsworth is coming back next weekend to hear my idea
about how to help the college.
How is that terrible?
I don't have an idea.
Oh.
And to make matters worse, I kind of, sort of
agreed to revive the Founder's Day Formal, with what time?
Look, I know you're used to doing things by yourself,
but you're part of a team now.
Let us help you.
Just think about it.
Maybe I will.
Thank you.
Yeah.
Well, good luck with this.
Thanks.
[whistles]
Hey.
CASSIDY: Hey.
You-- you meditating or something?
I wish.
Well, I'm-- I'm just heading out for some groceries.
You need anything?
Yes.
Plain oat milk.
But you have to look at the cartons
carefully, because the plain and vanilla,
they look exactly the same.
And if they don't have plain, then get me soy milk.
Look, maybe-- maybe you should just come with me.
OK.
What's with all the food?
LOGAN: Athletes eat a lot.
Yeah, no kidding.
It's enough food to feed an army.
Well, if they're an army, I am losing the war.
I've got a huge game in Dayton this week.
Boys are going a million different directions.
They're just distracted.
I have a few ideas why.
Oh, you do, do you?
Well, when you live with people,
you notice things like Teddy keeps disappearing to his room
to watch movies alone.
I'm telling you, I think he's homesick.
It's college.
Kids get homesick.
Well, and I don't know if you noticed,
but Malcolm keeps pulling these all-nighters studying.
He does seem kind of tired lately.
I think he needs better study habits.
And then Nick, I think he's having girl problems.
Mr. Confident?
Come on.
I overheard him the other night talking to himself.
It was like he was rehearsing trying to ask a girl out.
You know, he has seemed kind of distracted.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah, I mean, look.
My guys are tough.
I've seen Teddy bench over 300 pounds.
Malcolm does triathlons.
But that's being physically tough.
I mean, they're still young guys,
and they need guidance and support, so just talk to them.
You might be surprised what you find out.
Yeah?
Bran flakes.
Put that back.
CHAUNCEY: Franklin Ballroom in all its glory.
Woof.
How long has it been like this?
Years.
No one uses the space anymore except for storage.
Oh.
Well, I mean, if you look past the junk and cobwebs,
it actually has really beautiful woodwork.
So why the sudden interest?
Well, I am hosting a donor and reviving
the Founder's Day Formal, so I need
this space to be presentable.
By next weekend?
You got it.
Cassidy.
Oh, Chauncey.
My staff has been playing whack-a-mole,
fixing stuff all over campus, including that flooded dorm.
I know, because you still haven't
gotten me my parking placard.
I mean, the football team had to literally pick up a car
and move it so I could get out.
I would've liked to see that one.
You know what, you don't have to worry about it,
because I know exactly who I'm going to ask for help.
Are you following me?
Because it feels like you're not following me.
Always remember that, right?
Look at this.
I think I found the perfect place for the formal.
Farnsworth is going to love it.
What's going on?
Nick has a crush on a girl in his class.
Great.
Now everybody knows.
Oh, it's nothing to be embarrassed about.
I mean, we all need help every once in a while,
but what is that?
That is my game plan for success.
See, Jeanine, she works at the library,
so Nick is going to casually stroll over after class, huh?
A little wink, a little smile, and then offer to move
something heavy for her. Look at him.
Look at those guns.
OK, so, Nick, have you tried just talking to Jeanine,
human to human?
He will after he dazzles her with his full
on charm offensive.
No dazzling necessary.
You just need to be yourself.
OK, so that's the thing.
Every time I try to talk to Jeanine,
I just get all tongue tied and--
What about a note, a poem?
- A poem. - No, no.
No poetry.
We actually covered that.
He is not Lord Byron.
Oh, you could ask her for help on your homework.
Women love vulnerability.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
Asking for help is a one way ticket to the friend zone.
That is no strategy.
OK, but, Logan, people are more
than just Xs and Os on a chart.
Yes, but you need to be bold.
You need to be like a wolf, not a little lapdog.
No, timeout.
Timeout.
You're backseat coaching.
I am trying to help because I think I might have a few more
ideas about what women like.
Oh, I do OK for myself, thank you.
Define OK.
OK as in very good.
How's that?
Oh, very good.
Very good.
- Please say more about that. - Very good.
OK, and listen, anyway, this is not about me.
This is about Nick--
Look what you did there.
Look what you did.
Look, I know how much you love these boys
and you care about them, but you spend
so much time going over the game tape and studying the opponent.
I think it's time that you look deeper into your own team.
[whimsical music]
But it's a very good drawing.
So Coach and I talked, and we want to switch things up a bit.
We are a team, after all.
And a team is bigger than the sum of its parts.
So we're going to start working together to bring
the best out of each other.
And in that spirit--
We are going to have sit down dinner family style every night.
No more grab and go from the fridge.
Wait.
Hang on.
She's not done.
And we are going to Institute nightly study hall in the dining
room, and no more cramming.
I know.
And we are going to help each other.
Malcolm.
OK, hang on.
We're also going to start bringing in some fun,
starting with a movie night in the backyard with barbecue,
and you can invite your friends.
After all, this is your home.
It should feel like it.
So break.
- No. - 1, 2, 3.
Break!
OK, all right.
Thank you.
Hey, Teddy, wait for a second.
What's up, Coach?
You're a bit of a cinephile, right?
Yeah.
Movie nights were a big deal in my family.
So what if we put you in charge of movie night?
You know, you pick the film, share it
with your Whittendale family.
Really?
Yeah.
OK.
All right.
Go on, buddy.
I've got an idea.
Yeah.
Thanks, Coach.
LOGAN: You bet.
Don't gloat.
[non-english singing]
Hello?
Oh, boy.
Hi.
You want next?
No, I'm good.
Antonio, come on.
We've got a rematch.
Hello.
What?
Hi.
President Miller, is she here?
In her office.
In her office, OK.
Farnsworth's office confirmed.
He's going to be here Friday, and he's bringing friends.
You didn't have to come all this way to tell me that.
- You could have called. - Are you kidding?
The entire campus is buzzing to get
a peek inside the bro chateau.
Excuse me?
It's all trending.
I mean, they have a hashtag going.
Anyway, how-- how's the proposal going?
Well, I have tried moving my body.
I have tried not moving my body.
I have tried meditation.
I have tried scream therapy.
Do you have any idea how many times
I have scraped this zen garden?
[whimsical music]
The answer is a lot.
And the only thing that I have come up with
is a new theater space.
Oh.
But, but, but, but, nope.
When I crunch the numbers, the ticket sales
couldn't possibly bring in the ongoing revenue that we need.
I know you're going to figure it out.
Well, that makes one of us.
I don't know why this is so hard.
Look, here.
Mitosis is when a cell splits into two identical parts.
Look at this.
OK, think of it this way.
Twins right, you've got two receivers running down
the field on the same side.
OK, yeah, like when they're mirroring each other.
Exactly.
But meiosis, after the snap, the play
gets a little unpredictable, like when
you guys can't get open, you have
to scramble for a touchdown.
OK.
So, like, genetically, who knows which way things will go?
They just got game, right?
Yeah, yeah.
[doorbell ring]
CASSIDY: Nick, why don't you grab the door?
Hi.
You're Nick, right?
You're in my English class.
Yeah, I know.
Well, President Miller ordered these books from the library.
Jeanine, hi.
Thank you so much for bringing those by.
You know, we're doing a movie night tonight.
Nick, do you want to ask Jeanine if she wants to join us?
Um.
Sure.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Yeah, come on in.
Logan, let's go run that errand.
Hey.
What errand?
Snacks for the movie.
Yes.
We have to run some errands.
Excuse us.
And return these books.
Oh, you are good.
That was well played back there.
CASSIDY: Nick just needed a little push.
How's things going with you?
How's the plan for the big donor?
Oh, well, I am supposed to wow them with my presentation,
and so far, I've got nothing.
Well, my dad always used to say,
the best plays are born off the field.
Off the field.
Wait a minute.
What?
The field.
Farnsworth, he wants a legacy, right?
Yeah.
He loves the arts, but you know what he loves more?
Football.
I have been thinking too small.
What if I pitch Farnsworth on a new football stadium?
Oh, look, as much as I would love an upgrade,
how exactly is that going to help the arts program?
Because we make it broadcast compatible, right?
We sell broadcasting rights and naming rights and ticket sales.
It's an ongoing revenue source for the college,
including the arts.
It doesn't matter how nice the stadium is if I
can't turn this program around.
But you will.
I am not worried about that.
I believe in you, and so do those young men, OK?
We just need to come up with a vision for the football stadium.
Just something that will blow his mind.
Did you just say we?
Just because it sounded like you were--
sounded like you were asking for my help.
I just wanted to be clear.
[background chatter]
I would love your help.
Please.
Strategy is my specialty, I guess.
You know, so-- oh, I am so in.
- Yeah? - Yeah.
You're in?
Yeah.
Oh, come on, we have so much to do.
Wow.
Now, that is a classic, my friends.
What do we think? First movie night.
Oh, it was great.
Hey, you know, what do you suppose is going on in there?
What do you mean?
Hey, those two have chemistry, and I'm not talking science.
Wait, wait, hold on.
Do you think Coach and the pres like each other?
- Yeah. - All they do is argue.
- What are you talking about? - Exactly.
OK, guys, guys, they've been pretty great to us, OK?
Maybe it's time we returned the favor, yeah?
What did you have in mind?
All right, huddle up.
So here's what we're going to do.
[meditative music]
[knock]
Knock, knock.
Sorry to interrupt your whole zen thing.
It's OK.
I'm just doing some yoga.
It doesn't look like yoga.
Either way, I'm practicing being present.
We thought you might like to be present with us
on our morning run.
Thank you for asking, but I will take a rain check.
Come on.
It's such a nice fall morning.
And the crisp air clears your mind.
[upbeat music]
[shouting]
OK.
Was that--
President Miller?
Nice, soft fingers, boys.
Very good, Malcolm.
Sorry, what is this?
Behold the power of the arts.
I called in a favor for some of that talent
from the dance program.
Music helps me focus, and so I thought
it would also help the boys.
- OK. - OK.
Hey, listen, I just got off the phone with my buddy
in Columbus.
He's going to speed build us a model of stadium.
He's going to run me through all the details for the pitch.
- It's going to be great. - Thank you.
Yeah, Farnsworth's going to love it.
Yes.
Could you spare your boys just for a few hours?
I could really use their help.
I mean, they're kind of busy, aren't they?
Help me out, bro.
[speaking spanish]
You've got to keep up.
Time to lay the wood, baby.
STUDENT: All right, one more, one more, one more.
Hey, Jeanine, I'm wide open.
Go long.
Oh!
Good throw.
Oh, let me help you.
I got it. The top two.
- I got it. - Thanks, Pres.
- Thank you. - Hey.
Hey.
Hey, Nick, you got those windows next.
Make them sparkle.
Guys, I need all this cleared out.
This is my dance floor, and I need all of those tables
all the way down there.
Clock is ticking, guys.
Come on, let's go.
Hustle, hustle, hustle!
Oh, no.
Hey, hey.
Can't wait for tomorrow's game.
[shouting]
Oh, no.
I saw that.
[doorbell rings]
Oh, Teddy, I think your--
I think your guests are here.
Do you mind grabbing the door?
Wait.
I didn't invite anyone.
TEDDY'S FAMILY: Hey, Teddy!
Oh, you got a haircut.
You look so handsome.
Mom!
I made you cookies.
They're burnt on the bottom, just like you like them.
No, wait.
What are you guys-- what are you guys doing here?
I mean, what?
I took care of it.
Yes, so come on in, everybody.
They couldn't miss your big game.
- Are you serious? - We've got tons of food.
Yeah, no, I want you to meet the guys.
- Come on. - Thanks.
Of course, of course.
[cheering]
[marching band playing]
ANNOUNCER: Last play of the game, and the Wolves
will need a miracle to win.
Say hut.
[cheering]
[upbeat music]
[lively chatter]
Boom!
Hi.
Want any pizza?
No, I'm OK.
Check out Romeo.
Oh, they're so cute.
Are you sure you're OK with all these people
here in your house?
I mean--
Yeah.
Yeah?
Yeah.
You just don't really--
you don't really strike me as that house party type.
It's the pantsuits, isn't it?
It's not helping.
[both laugh]
What's the point of having a big old house
if you can't fill it with love?
Yeah.
I think I should do, like, a toast for the boys, for the team
or something, but I don't--
like, how do I gather everybody?
I don't want to--
[whistles]
Never get used to that.
Hey, everyone, I want to make a toast.
Thank you.
To the Whittendale Wolves and their first victory
of the season, and many, many more.
Many more.
Many more!
[cheering]
Whittendale forever!
[music playing]
(SINGING) Oh, Whittendale, we love you
You're brave and strong and bold
Your purple shows your loyalty, your heart is solid gold
From the hills of Ohio to the golden plains
Our mighty wolves will conquer all while singing this refrain
Oh, Whittendale forever, we'll fight until the end
One heart, one soul, one team will win
Whittendale will win again
W-H-I-T-T-E-N-D-A-LE
Whittendale, Whittendale, Whittendale forever!
[cheering]
Hey, Cass. CASSIDY: Yeah?
My architect buddy sent me some photos of the model.
- Check it out. - [gasps]
It's perfect.
So it's going to be ready Saturday morning.
I have to head up to Buckeye State anyway.
I'll just grab it on the way back.
Oh, yeah.
- Your dad's statue dedication. - Yeah, yeah.
I just need to make an appearance.
I mean, my dad's going to be swamped by alumni,
so he won't even know I left.
OK, but you are going to be back by 2 o'clock
for Farnsworth, right?
I will be here, I promise, OK?
Where are things at at your end?
Can I just walk you through the plan.
Yeah.
Can-- Antonio, do you mind bringing it over?
Thank you.
OK, so, Friday, we are going to wow
them with the best Founder's Day Formal they have ever attended.
And then Saturday, I'm going to open
the presentation with my vision for the future of the college.
That's when I hand it off to you.
You will give the details of the stadium and the impact
on campus athletics.
Yes, I will bring the fire.
You will bring the fire.
Yes, OK.
And now I just need to double check the menu,
catering, hotel reservations.
Cass, Cass.
Look at me, look at me.
There's a time when you throw the football
and it is out of your hands.
You understand me?
So relax.
The team is going to take care of this.
Hey, what are you two still doing here?
You're going to be late for the pop up concerto in the ballroom.
Pop up what?
I didn't know there was a concert.
That's why it's called a pop up.
They appear out of nowhere.
They liked how much we cleaned up the place, so they set it up.
OK.
- Yeah, I'm in. - Let's do it.
Family adventure.
Let's go.
Oh, we can't.
We have a players only meeting tonight.
Yeah, right.
But you two should totally go.
How come I didn't know about any meeting?
Because it's players only, Coach.
Y'all better go before you miss it.
We'll catch up with you after, though.
[spanish]
Come on.
All right.
Let's-- all right.
Have a great meeting.
Adios.
[upbeat music]
We're the first one's here.
So I talked to Chauncey today.
Dorm will be done day after tomorrow.
I know.
You know, it's funny.
When they first moved in, I was literally
counting down the days, marking them off the calendar.
Yeah.
And now?
It's not going to be the same without them.
I know.
What?
Oh, you called them barbarians.
Well, it turns out they're pretty great.
Chief barbarian included.
Well, this is fun and festive.
LOGAN: Wow, look at that.
Wow.
The music program is really going all out tonight.
[classical music]
I didn't realize they just played spontaneously like that.
Something tells me that we're the ones getting played.
Yeah.
[laughs]
Well, I mean, as long as we're here.
I want to thank you.
For what?
Well, for forcing this situation on me.
[both laugh]
But, seriously, it has reminded me of what I've been missing.
Connection, joy.
These last few weeks have been a surprise, but in the best way.
Well, sometimes a win can come from where you least expect it.
I cannot agree more.
Get me frozen strawberries.
LOGAN: As long as they get fresh ones too.
Protein, it's over there.
The good protein.
Yes.
You have protein.
[lively chatter]
Baby.
Oh, yes.
What?
[noisy chatter]
OK.
Whoa!
Yeah, OK.
Pass!
That was good.
[upbeat music]
Where'd they go?
Guess we're on our own.
ZOE: A Coney?
CASSIDY: Yeah, I had a craving.
OK.
It's comfort food, and I need comfort this week.
OK.
And please be careful.
There is something different about you, boss.
Well, I have bigger fish to fry.
Yeah, not what I was saying.
I mean, you're just so much more relaxed.
You're eating a hot dog, not a salad.
Maybe something to do with a cute coach or the boys
hanging out with you.
Come on, tell me.
OK.
I need to hear it.
Calm down.
Look, the boys, I really don't mind them being around anymore.
It's kind of nice.
And Coach, well, he's--
he's kind of like the cheese on this chili dog.
The cheese?
At first, you think it's going to be way too much,
but then it kind of grows on you.
It looks good on you.
Well, how do I look?
Almost as good as I do.
Wow, Pres, you look amazing!
Just trying to show off the school colors.
And you, oh, you look so handsome.
I just hope I haven't forgotten anything.
Don't worry.
We got you.
Well, then it's showtime.
Let's hit it.
Let's go.
[jazz music]
President Miller, thank you for arranging all of this.
There are so many memories, all of us here together again.
And the Franklin Ballroom looks just as I remember.
Oh, that's right.
You used to sing in an a cappella group back in the day.
Once upon a time, I was quite a baritone.
Well, the choir will be performing tonight.
Maybe we can get a solo out of you.
Tempting, tempting.
But I think we'll leave the spotlight
to the younger generation.
Ah, speaking of which, I would love
to introduce you to our promising new quarterback.
Nick, this is Leo Farnsworth.
Did you play football when you were here at Whittendale?
No, but I never missed a game, and
I was in the stands for that famous win
over Cordelia College.
Wait, that was the Z reverse pass
for the Hail Mary touchdown.
That must have been epic.
Oh, it was.
Well, I'm going to go pop and lock it with the guys.
Nice meeting you.
It was really nice to meet you.
Have fun.
[jazz music]
It is my honor, Mr. Farnsworth,
to introduce you to Logan Van Orden, our new football coach.
Of course, the Logan Van Orden, high school legend who
followed in his father's footsteps.
Well.
You know, I still remember your state championship.
Three unanswered touchdowns while you were
trailing by 16 in the fourth.
Well, you have quite a recall for numbers.
Numbers have built my empire.
And from what I hear, your numbers are going up as a coach.
Well, this little team has a lot of fight in it.
Whittendale may be small, but that's what makes it special.
All of the support and encouragement.
Kids don't need a fancy school.
They just need someone to believe in them.
But you are making a big difference here,
and I want you to know that.
Thank you.
Cassidy here has been an incredible help,
and she has some great ideas for the future of Whittendale.
Great.
I can't wait to hear them.
And we will, tomorrow.
But tonight, tonight is strictly for enjoying yourself.
[applause]
Would you guys mind if I stole Cassidy for a bit?
Of course.
Excuse us.
Come.
I will introduce you to some of the faculty.
But perhaps we might cut a rug first for just a moment, huh?
You look stunning, President Miller.
Thank you so much.
You look very dapper.
Thank you.
No whistle tonight?
Oh, sorry.
No, I left it at home.
[soft jazz music]
We'll get started shortly.
Any word?
No, I've called him a dozen times,
and he keeps going straight to voicemail.
He was supposed to be back by now.
I know.
I'll try him again.
10 minutes, that's it.
Come on, come on. Pick up.
LOGAN (ON VOICEMAIL): You've reached Coach Van Orden.
Sorry I missed you, but leave a message.
Logan, where are you?
Are you OK?
Can I get anybody a coffee, maybe a sparkling water?
I think we're ready to move forward.
The meeting is--
I don't think that we can wait any longer.
[pensive music]
Thank you so much for your patience.
I'm so sorry.
I'll explain later. Come on.
Let's crush it.
It's too late.
Wait, what. Hang on.
What?
What about Farnsworth?
I'm guessing he's about 30,000 above Altoona right now,
headed back to New York.
The proposal?
He said it showed promise, but it lacked details.
And after the last time he donated to Whittendale,
he couldn't ask his friends to invest, and neither could he.
When you didn't show up, the entire thing,
it fell flat because you, you were the details.
You talked to the architect.
You were supposed to seal the deal.
That model, that model was a pivotal part
of our entire presentation.
Where were you?
Why didn't you answer my calls?
I had my phone on silent for the ceremony.
And then on the way out, I got stopped by Coach Wilkin.
The Coach Wilkin?
Yeah.
Yeah, he said he's watched the last few games.
He's been really impressed with what I've been doing here.
And he offered me an assistant coaching job there next fall.
I thought you said the position had been filled.
I guess they had a change of heart.
Look, the whole thing just caught me off guard.
I--
Wow.
Hey, congratulations.
No, I'm happy for you.
This is-- this is what you wanted.
You deserve it.
Oh, come on.
Look, I'm so embarrassed.
By the time Coach and I stopped talking, it was late,
and I tried to call you from the car--
I was in the middle of my presentation.
I know.
It's fine.
OK, hey, hang on a second, please.
- I feel terrible. - Don't--
Please.
I never should have asked you to help me in the first place.
This was too important.
I should have just done it myself.
[soft music]
But hey, at least one of us got what we wanted.
Cass, I want you to know, I didn't say yes.
I told him I needed some time.
I needed to think about it.
What is there to think about?
Coaching football at Buckeye State is your dream.
You cannot walk away from that.
Putting your future on hold for someone else,
it will not end well.
Trust me, I have been there.
Please, let me try and fix this, OK?
I can reach out to Farnsworth.
It's fine.
I can ask--
Really.
I'm the one who dropped the ball.
NICK: We've got a little date this Saturday, so--
STUDENT: I call top bunk!
What?
Teddy, how'd they bring that back in?
Hey.
All moved back in.
Yeah.
You'd never know it was flooded in the first place.
Good to hear it.
It'll be nice to have your place back, right?
Yeah.
And today's the last day you'll have
to deal with my motherly nagging, so everyone wins.
OK, Malcolm, no more all-nighters, OK?
You have to get your sleep.
It's really important.
You got it.
You can keep my DVD player as long as you want.
Yes, ma'am.
You two, my gamers, one hour a day, tops.
Si.
Of course, Pres.
OK.
If you need any advice with the Jeanine situation, call me, OK?
Thanks.
Thank you for everything.
If you guys need anything, you know I'm just,
like, right down the road.
1, 2, 3.
[yelling]
[howling, laughter]
[upbeat music]
[distant chatter]
Let's go.
Grab some water!
You've got to thread the needle, Nick.
- Thanks. - Great.
Looking good, boys.
You ready for the weekend?
The question is, are you?
Yeah, Coach, have you talked to President Miller
since your very costly fumble?
Hey, I didn't fumble anything.
If we messed up as bad as you did,
you'd have us running laps out here all day.
- Yeah. - You know that.
Yeah.
Yeah, well, if that's the case,
I probably owe her a marathon.
OK, well, do you want to talk about the Admissions Council?
What I really want is an update
on the Farnsworth situation.
I have left so many messages.
I've called so many times.
His assistant has actually started screening my calls.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say, that's not a good sign.
That's what I was thinking.
[phone buzzes]
Oh, it's Teddy.
The football team needs me.
I've got to go.
ZOE: OK, go.
OK.
ZOE: I got this.
Where are you taking me?
Teddy, this is a locker room.
Oh, are you decent?
Come on, Pres, they've been waiting all day for this.
Oh.
What is going on?
Tell her, Coach.
Seems I have a mutiny on my hands.
So Coach usually gives us this rousing speech
to fire us up before each game.
But the boys, well, they insisted
you give the speech today.
Oh, you guys, that is so sweet.
It really-- but, trust me, I'm not a rousing
speech kind of person.
I mean, thought provoking, maybe, but not--
Come on, Pres.
You got this.
You can do it.
OK.
You got it.
Are you sure you're OK with this?
You got this.
Talk about being thrown to the wolves.
Well, I've always prided myself on being a person who could
tackle any problem by myself.
I guess you could say I was a team of one.
But what I didn't realize I was the one that was missing out,
on something bigger and better than I could
have ever possibly imagined.
Backing each other up, sharing in life's ups and downs.
And whether you win or lose, you're never alone,
because when you have a team of people behind you,
the sky is the limit.
There is literally nothing you can't do.
We are the Whittendale Wolves, and why be a lone wolf when you
can be a part of a wolf pack?
[barking]
I want you to know that even after Coach Logan leaves,
I'll be here, always in your corner,
your biggest cheerleader.
I am already so proud of you.
But today, we are going to go out there
and we are going to make Whittendale proud.
Yeah, bring it in!
- Hands in! - Come on.
- Hands in. - Go, go.
1, 2, 3!
[howling]
Yes, yes!
[howling]
That was a great psych-up speech.
- Great speech. - Yeah?
OK.
You did get one thing wrong.
Too heavy on the wolf stuff?
No.
I'm not going anywhere.
What?
Why?
Whittendale forever, right?
This right here, this is where I belong.
Let's go win this thing.
Let's go win this thing!
[upbeat music]
[overlapping speech] CASSIDY: Hi.
LOGAN: Good work today, boys.
CASSIDY: Yes.
LOAN: Good work.
So, wait, are you sure about this decision
of not going to Buckeye State?
I have never been more sure of anything in my entire life.
It's like Farnsworth said, at a small college,
I can have a big impact.
That's what really matters.
I know, but it's your dream.
Yeah, but, I mean, sometimes the best game plan is the one
you never plan for at all.
Actually, I think someone's here to talk to you.
Mr. Farnsworth.
I thought you were in New York.
Well, what's the point of having a private jet
if you don't use it?
Did you just come in for the game?
Well, the coach here was very persuasive,
and I had the time to take a look at your proposal
and go through it.
It's-- it's very compelling.
But, you know, Cassidy, I don't invest in just ideas.
I invest in teams, and you to make a great one.
What do you think of the name Farnsworth Field?
- Has a nice ring, right? - Love it.
- Done. - Absolutely love it.
Done. Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Yes, yes.
My office will be in touch.
Do they still have that purple punch?
Right over there.
Oh. CASSIDY: Yes.
Yes.
[laughs]
Congrats.
Saved the arts program.
Thank you so much.
No, you-- you did all the heavy lifting on this one.
But, you know, now that I moved out of the guest house,
I'm going to miss having a reason to come see you.
You don't need one.
The boys and I came up with a plan.
Don't tell me they're moving back in.
No.
Please don't tell me they're moving back in.
No.
They are going to do family dinner at my place every Sunday.
And I would love it if you could be there.
I'll be there.
Also, you know, if you're free any other evenings,
that would be good too.
Well, I just happen to have two tickets
to the Cincinnati Symphony, if you'd be willing to go
with a barbarian like me.
[music playing]
(SINGING) This is the sound of angels
Oh oh
Just want to be for just right now
This is the sound of angels
- Wait, wait, hang on a sec. - Yeah?
Is that a yes?
That is a yes.
[cheering]
[music playing]