Background Blues & And Now Let's Talk to Some Kids

Background Blues: Arthur's class is asked to research their ancestors. Muffy and Francine try to one-up each other with who their ancestors were, even after each find nothing interesting. Even though Muffy is eventually caught lying about her ancestors, Francine continues with her lie.
And Now Let's Talk to Some Kids: The Magic Toolbox show is coming to Ratburn's class to put the kids on television. The kids prepare for stardom, all practicing their various talents. Brain is the only one not interested in appearing on the show, but when it turns out that the segment is not what the other kids expect it to be, they need Brain's help.