When Dave is up for a promotion at work, Calvin tries to help him negotiate a raise from his penny-pinching new boss, Gregory. Also, Tina struggles with whether to share some sensitive information with Gemma

While Gemma is holding a fundraiser for a new school pool, Tina and the other teachers are being overworked. Meanwhile, Dave convinces Calvin to finally commit to doing physical therapy for his knee.

Gemma and Tina are at odds with one another and Dave and Calvin try to bring them back together; Marty is sick and not handling it well, so Malcolm fills in for him and goes to a baby class with Courtney.

Marty prepares to head back to work but isn't emotionally prepared to send Daphne to daycare. Gemma notices an issue with the grade Grover's getting in Spanish class.