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Ed helps middle-aged client Willie (guest star Kevin Pollak) try to patent a machine that makes bacon more "bacony." Willie later has a near-death experience which revitalizes him so much that he vows to live life to the fullest at every turn and do everything he hasn`t yet -- such as scale a building, and date Molly. While Ed is obsessed with matching any deed or athletic achievement from his teenaged years, current high school student Warren tries to impress Jessica with his studious knowledge of Henry David Thoreau`s simplified lifestyle. In addition, the ever-enterprising Phil urges Ed to cut him in on a percentage of Stuckeybowl`s profits.
Ed`s client, Willie Johnson, returns to his lab after Ed agrees to help him with the patent process. After an accident which nearly cost him his life, he goes on a "living spree"--doing all manner of crazy stunts, because he never has before.
Molly`s love life is on the front lines, as Willie asks her out to dinner. After a fabulous time, they share a kiss, and later Willie brings her flowers at school. Unfortunately, he decides to leave town in search of high adventure, but promises to send Molly a postcard. Later, over lunch, the gang eggs Molly on when Jeff Alexander coems in. Molly takes the plunge and asks Jeff out, giving him her phone number.
Carol`s high school class is doing reading groups, and she assigns Jessica and Warren to the same group. They read Walden, by Henry David Thoreau. While Warren initially tries to impress Jessica with all his knowledge about the book, he eventually really gets into it, as does Donna, a female classmate. The two spend the night together atop Mt. Precipice, seeking to live simply.
Ed has an early midlife crisis, on discovering his old journal. He wants to be able to do everything he was able to do at age 18, and goes out to prove that he can. He winds up exhausted or sick in several cases.
"Long May You Run" - Neil Young
As Ed ran up Mt. Precipice
"Hot Hot Hot" - Buster Poindexter
At Smiling Goat while Willie danced the conga
"Bang the Drum All Day" - Todd Rundgren
In background at Stuckeybowl, during $10 bet
"We`re At The Top Of The World(To The Simple,Two)" - The Juliana Theory
Played in background at Stuckeybowl when Willie enters for the first time
Ten Bucks
Mike bets Ed he`ll give him 10 bucks to give him 10 bucks. Ed turns it around and bets Mike he can`t give Ed twenty bucks for ten bucks. (Ed up $60)
Legal Update
Ed agrees to represent William Johnson, an inventor who has created more "bacony" bacon. Though his patent never quite sees the light of day, Ed later represents him twice in the courtroom on charges of disturbing the peace--winning once and losing once. Mr. Johnson looks forward to spending a night in jail. Ed`s record is now 7-5.
Stubbs Schemes
Phil wants Ed to cut him a percentage of Stuckeybowl`s profits. When Ed refuses, Phil engages in a variety of schemes to make Ed want to give him a share. He listens to self-improvement tapes and dresses up like Ed. Finally Ed consents to give Phil a cut of the shoe rental profits.
Nicknames
Phil calls himself "Stanley Glick" when making mail order purchases to avoid receiving junk mail and being placed on telemarketing calls.
Cast & Crew In-Jokes
On the "Two Pie Club" wall, the photo to the right of Ed`s is none other than Rob Burnett. The one to the left? Jon Beckerman, of course!
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"What god have I pleased to deserve such a favor?"
- Warren Cheswick (on finding he is in a reading group with Jessica)
"Wow! That's some pricey breakfast meat."
- Ed Stevens (discovering that Willie`s bacon costs $2300 per slice)
"I went wild once on a trip to Scranton, Pennsylvania. But no one was there to capture it on videotape."
- Shirley Pifko (wondering if Phil`s package contains a video of wild women)
"This is a whole new brand of weirdness."
- Ed Stevens (as Phil tries to charm him for more money)
"Ed, Lewis and Clark had a journal. You, my friend, have a diary."
- Dr. Mike Burton (when Ed pulls out his journal of feats)
"Medically speaking, you have a brain the size of a marble."
- Dr. Mike Burton (on Ed`s desire to prove his youthful virility)
"Time is but the stream I go a-fishin' in."
- Warren Cheswick ()
"This is just a big wakeup call! I mean, whatever, I only read the first three chapters, so the rest might suck."
- Warren Cheswick (upon seeing that Jessica might think he`s a little weird for loving "Walden")
"And he's ruining the illusion I've created for Nancy, that I'm the most exciting human being on the planet."
- Dr. Mike Burton (watching Willie dance with Carol, Nancy, and Molly)
"You're tickling my chain!"
- Phil Stubbs (when Ed offers him 5% of the shoe rental profits)
"I just thought I'd spice it up a bit. I mean, why say 'Hello' when you can say 'Hellooooooooooooooo'?"
- Molly Hudson (to Carol after Willie asks her out)
The Absent-Minded Professor
Flubber
Johnny Tremain
Walden by Henry David Thoreau
The Newbury Medal
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