Frustrated with her lack of progress at WJM, Mary decides to sharpen her skills with a class in television journalism. Naturally, she catches the teacher's eye.
The television newswriters union goes on strike and other guilds and unions follow. Mary has to cross the picket line. Rhoda refuses to eat a salad with management. Lou plays amateur anchorman filling in for Ted.
Murray's been moonlighting to earn extra money for a special anniversary gift, but his lack of sleep is starting to affect his performance in the newsroom.
Pressured by Phyllis, Mary reluctantly agrees to ask the publishing company in her office building to consider Bess's school composition for "Teen Topics' magazine.