Honey is still in the hospital in Toronto, with little news making it back to New Bedford about her condition. Fat, with Maisey and Pritchard, develops a new fascination with Buck Rogers in order to distract himself from missing his mother. Jim fuels this fascination with theories of Life on Mars.
The Cramps make a deal with Max Sutton’s rent situation, agreeing to sponsor Max and Honey in a five-day dance marathon. Grace, feeling stifled and seeking independence, decides to also take part in hopes of winning a trip to New York.