The date is Friday, October 7, 1983. Fifteen-year-old Matthew Van Der Boot is simply trying to survive another day of sophomore year in high school. 

Previously: In episode 2, Matthew feels compelled to tell the principal what he witnessed in the locker room. “Thank you for your cooperation, Van Der Boot. You can go back to class now.” In this episode we find out if Matthew decides to check out the ambulance and see how his bully is doing or take his hall pass and go to his English class.