The black and white pilot film (shown on NBC) as the first episode. Coach Weiss sees Hank running to class, and gets students to look for the "mystery" runner. Professor McKillup decides to help Hank by allowing him to attend his classes.
Hamilton Boomer won't make his matching $500,000 contribution for a new stadium, until the student (Hank) who gave the last contribution to the Alumni Fund Drive is located.
Hank arranges a Noogy Winkler Day at Western State University to convince a 10 letterman high school athlete (played by John Beck) to join the hapless football team.