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Cliff's father attempts to convince a reluctant Denise to attend his alma mater.

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Cliff arranges a funeral ceremony for Rudy's deceased goldfish.

Goodbye, Mr. Fish

Theo brings home a bad report card; Denise dates an older man.

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Cliff's college track coach convinces him to run a match race against a former rival.

S1 E20 | Back to the Track, Jack