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Sue doesn't want to be a kangaroo! She's sure there's something out there much better for her to be, so she goes off to explore. And sure enough, there are lots and lots of choices out there—but Sue's in for a surprise when she finally realizes that maybe a kangaroo is exactly what she wants to be.

Sharing a backstage history of his early life and career--and paying tribute to his father, Arthur Lithgow--the author reveals why actors are driven to perform, and why people are driven to watch them do it.

A handful of emotionally-scarred Vietnam vets hide out in Washington's rain forest, living as if the fighting might erupt at any time. One day it did... John Lithgow (Shrek, Footloose) stars as a self-exiled "bush vet" and Ralph Macchio (My Cousin Vinny, The Karate Kid) co-stars as the son he hasn't seen in fifteen years. Their uneasy reunion accidentally sparks war-haunted violence - and father and son share a harrowing fight for survival that will...

The Solomons struggle with their respective relationships. Sally and Mr. Randall are fighting, and Dick recommends sex to solve their problem. Harry goes on a video blind date, and August tests Tommy's loyalty.

Dick is poking around in Mary's dresser and discovers some love letters signed "Scoochie." Dick reads the letters to Harry and Sally, and they all agree that they're brilliant.

While doing a favor for Dr. Albright, Dick sprains his ankle and discovers the power of guilt. Harry, desiring his own room, moves into a tree house. Meanwhile, Tommy uses Sally to sell chocolate for a school fundraiser.

Harry gets a transmission from the Big Giant Head: the mission has received a sub-standard evaluation, and the BGH is on his way to Earth to check things out. The aliens go into panic mode, each blaming the other for the shortcomings of the mission.

Dick frantically tries to deflect Mary's suspicions by suggesting that they elope. A puzzled Mary says that is not really possible at the moment and a disgusted Nina says Dick should tell Mary what's really going on. When Janet arrives in Rutherford, Mary demands an explanation.

Strudwick and Judith announce that they've teamed up for the Badger Day dance contest. Although she protests that she has two left feet, Mary agrees to be Dick's partner while Nina reluctantly pairs up with Harry.

When huge funding cuts are announced, Dick tells Pendelton's new chancellor that the entire faculty is willing to resign in protest, but the chancellor calls Dick's bluff.