Harriet forges a note and pulls Madeline from school to attend a live taping of Supper at Six, planning to hide in the back row for a quick escape if Elizabeth spots them. At the studio, a massive line reveals the show’s popularity. Parking attendant Seymour Browne warns they won’t get in, then realizes Madeline’s identity from her notebook, leading to sudden access. Walter Pine’s secretary ushers them to the front row despite Harriet’s objections, assuring them Elizabeth can’t see the audience under the lights.

On set, Elizabeth opens “steak night,” teaching the chemistry of meat: water content, bound versus free water, nutrient roles, and why foam indicates butter’s water has boiled off. She demonstrates seasoning with sodium chloride and piperine, then reads a letter from vegetarian Nanette Harrison, acknowledging the ethics of eating living things while noting plants are alive too and quipping “no comment” on Jesus before cutting to a sponsor message.

The secretary escorts Harriet and Madeline to Walter’s office. Walter gently rebukes the truancy but explains Elizabeth is protecting Madeline from the hazards of fame: people inventing stories and invading privacy. He notes syndication has increased Elizabeth’s notoriety and privately reflects that Elizabeth is his best friend and seems more depressed despite success. He urges a discreet exit.

Back on air, Elizabeth takes a question from Edna Flattistein about saying grace. Elizabeth replies she does not say grace and is an atheist, shocking the audience. Madeline asks if atheism is rare, while Elizabeth credits farmers, pickers, truckers, shelf stockers, and Edna herself for nourishing families. She signs off, adding, “Children, set the table—your mother needs a moment to herself.” Walter’s phone rings incessantly, signaling immediate public backlash.