 McMurphy finds herself in an ethical dilemma when she saves the life of Vinny s buddy, though he will remain brain-dead for the rest of his life. Her Catholic beliefs of the non-practice of euthanasia won t allow her to let the man die despite Vinny pleads and Dr. Richard s orders. Meanwhile, Frankie gets orders meant for a different Francis Bunsen and finds herself promoted to sergeant commanding a squad of tough grunts led by Answer Man.