Owen recruits Dr. Teddy Altman, a former Iraqi veteran, as the new cardiothoracic surgeon. Cristina questions her abilities in the E.R. and relationship with Owen. Izzie returns to Seattle Grace…

Peter helps Joe fulfill his dream of getting a book published, only to take over as the writer. In the meantime, Brian develops an extreme thirst for exercise.

The nerds battle the jocks in a popular board game.

Adam does not get the part he wanted in the school musical, leading Beverly to cast him in a rival show. Murray insists on leaving sporting events early to avoid…

Beverly gets Adam out of the Presidential Physical fitness test; Erica’s pen pal visits and Barry tries to impress her.

Murray retaliates when Beverly swaps out his favorite easy chair with something new; Barry tries to rescue Adam when he is bullied on the school bus.