The gang begin to realize that Penny is failing as a teacher. Jenny sees it as a reflection on her mentoring but then Penny tries to get around her by flirting with Bob throwing him into full mid-life crises mode. A trip to the hospital and a word from Brian helps Bob’s put his mid-life crisis and Penny’s manipulative ways into perspective. Kurt is also forced to have a word with Penny when a student complains that her flirting with him in class is no substitute for teaching the material. Meanwhile Clare institutes an “Open Surgery” approach to counseling and Susan gets overwhelmed with walk-ins while Brian wonders why Kayla is avoiding seeking his council.