After a new professor takes over their Ethics class, the gang faces a dilemma when Zack gets his hands on a copy of the midterm. Meanwhile, Screech covers for Slater at the student union, but soon finds out that bussing tables isn't his forte.
Ava is upset when she is forced to imprison her own father for refusing to divulge a journalistic source.
Newspaper columnist Dave Barry deals with everyday life in the suburbs.
Vivian promises god-motherhood of her child to both of her sisters, while Will hatches a harebrained scheme to get Boyz II Men to perform at baby Nicky's christening.
It's Christmas time and Martin is ready to spend the holidays with Gina, but Gina isn't happy. She wants to be with her family in Philadelphia. Pam convinces Martin to take Gina home. But instead of flying out of Detroit, Martin decides for them to take the bus. While waiting, the bus gets snowed in, Martin fights with Miss Gerri, Gina beats up the station attendant, and the couple gets their luggage stolen.
Kelly and Bud try to sneak a jukebox, their Christmas present for Al and Peggy, into the house on Christmas Eve while Al and Peggy argue over channel surfing.