News breaks that Phil has survived a heart attack and will be out for a long recovery. The next day, Walter presses Elizabeth for details. She explains Phil summoned her after hours, fired everyone associated with Supper at Six, and blamed Walter for not controlling her. Phil then attempted to assault Elizabeth; she had her own chef’s knife but did not use it, and he abruptly collapsed. Elizabeth called an ambulance and, while waiting, examined Phil’s folders.

In those files, Elizabeth found proof that Supper at Six had already been quietly syndicated in New York and that sponsors were eager to join, contradicting Phil’s claims that sponsors hated the show. She tells Walter they are not fired—they are in charge. Four days later, Walter occupies Phil’s office as acting executive producer, while Elizabeth urges him to lead by doing what is right and by treating people with respect.

Taking her advice, Walter “pretends” confidence and quickly negotiates coast-to-coast syndication and new sponsorships that strengthen KCTV’s finances. He convenes a station-wide meeting, updates staff on Phil’s condition, credits Elizabeth with saving his life, and encourages everyone to continue their work.

Walter circulates an oversized get-well card for Phil, but the messages reveal widespread resentment. Shaken by his complicity in Phil’s regime, Walter writes “MAY YOU NEVER RECOVER” across the card and resolves to change himself and the station’s culture going forward.