‘The President's Fitness Test’
Season 1, Episode 19 - Aired April 1, 2014
When Adam worries about the upcoming Presidential Fitness test, Beverly offers to write a note to let him get out of gym class. Their plan backfires when Coach Meller says only a way to escape the test is a note from the President. As Beverly goes on a mission to get her son a presidential pardon, Murray tries to teach Adam the importance of trying. Meanwhile, Erica's French pen pal comes to visit, leading Barry to ask for his sister's help to impress their foreign house guest.
Quote from Murray
Adam: Has Mom come back from the president's house yet?
Murray: Are you kidding? No.
Adam: Have you checked the answering machine? Maybe Mr. Reagan left a message or something.
Murray: You know, the president's a very busy man. He might not have time to help one little boy get out of gym class.
Quote from Adam
Adam: He likes jelly beans.
Murray: No, no, he's got a fun side, but I think you might want to consider that your mom's not gonna come through on this.
Adam: I know it's a bit of a long shot, but she's never let me down before.
Quote from Adam
Beverly: I did it! I got a note from the president of the United States of America.
Murray: Huh? Huh?
Beverly: Actually, it's from the secretary to the undersecretary to the president, who's the best friend of the lieutenant governor's cousin who just wanted to get me out of the office, but it's got the presidential seal, so it's official.
Murray: Wow. But no. Adam and I just had a talk, and he understands the importance of just trying.
Adam: I'll take the note! I'll take the note. Mom, you're the best. I'll see you around the TV sometime.
Quote from Barry
Attendant: Hey, you can't park there.
Barry: It's okay. I'm here to see a girl. I'm in love.
Attendant: You got it, chief. That's how the world works. [into radio] We need a tow truck at Terminal 3.
Quote from Beverly
Beverly: Okay, that's enough. No more. I like his little baby arms. I'm gonna chew on those arms! Oh! Tickle, tickle!
Murray: Will you stop it? What do you do that for?
Beverly: I love him so much.
Quote from Adam
Murray: Okay, I'm gonna tell you something your brother and sister don't know. I played a lot of sports in high school, but there was one thing I could never do, swim.
Adam: What?
Murray: Yeah. I grew up in the city. Where would I learn?
Adam: Well, you could take the bus to the beach, or there's summer camps. The YMCA has a very nice program.
Quote from Pops
Pops: This is a thank-you note to your parents.
Erica: Well, I felt sorry for the big dope.
Pops: No, you care about him.
Erica: Maybe a little.
Pops: Well, it was a nice thing to do.