One local teacher, Louisa Gavin, questions Martin's harsh demeanor; Martin quickly gets annoyed by the antics of the town locals.
After Martin comes face to face with his childhood bully and diagnoses a potentially contagious illness, he is forced to cancel Port Wenn's monthly baked bean supper, angering everyone in the town.
On the eve of Port Wenn High School's baseball team's playoff game, the town is furious with Martin when he accidentally breaks the arm of their star player; Elaine moves into Martin's waiting room after fighting with her mom.
While conducting a wellness check on the agoraphobic recluse who controls the town power grid, Martin's brusque bedside manner ultimately causes a massive town black out.