In May 1960, Mrs. Mudford announces a kindergarten “All About Me” family-tree project. When Madeline states that people are animals, Mrs. Mudford angrily denies it, chaos ensues, and Madeline is kept after class. The family-tree form must be filled out by Elizabeth and include a family photo.

Harriet picks up Madeline and urges diplomacy with teachers, even when they give incorrect information. She disdains the invasive family-tree exercise, predicts Elizabeth will object, and reminds Madeline of what is known about Calvin: orphaned young, sent to a religious boys home, later furious when they solicited donations. Harriet’s memory of snooping in Calvin’s house confirms his scientific renown and the All Saints Boys Home; a mysterious donor once funded “scientific educational opportunities.”

Madeline presses about godparents and belief; Harriet affirms faith and her hope for hell—especially for Mr. Sloane—while noting Madeline’s unusual interests and advanced reading. As they talk, Harriet reflects on Elizabeth’s methods: teaching Six-Thirty words and using Supper at Six to frame cooking as chemistry. Other children copy Madeline’s leftovers, hinting at the show’s reach, even as Elizabeth’s renewal is uncertain.

Harriet urges Elizabeth to “play along” for the men in charge, but Elizabeth refuses to smile or condescend, rejecting cultural stereotypes that limit women and girls. A recent dispute with Mrs. Mudford over safety patrol—reserved for boys—underscores the gender bias Madeline faces.

Back to the assignment, Harriet explains that a “fairy godmother” is just a private philanthropist and won’t belong on a family tree. Madeline resists falsifying details and needs a family photo including Calvin. Six-Thirty gravitates toward Elizabeth’s room as Harriet, weary, sends Madeline outside or to the library, privately thinking of the burdens embodied by Mr. Sloane.