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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.

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?

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!

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.

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!

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?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

That is a yes.

[cheering]

[music playing]