Nancy keeps hinting at her birthday in hopes the girls will throw a party; Jan doesn't feel like accompanying Richie on a trip to Chicago.
Another dull episode that doesn't really go anywhere or live up to its potential. Nancy tells each of the girls an old sob story, The Dead Dove Story - of how she was scarred when no one showed up for her 6th birthday party and she accidentally crushed a live dove in her hand when she misheard the magician.
This is a very slender episode. Its only real merits are seeing Nancy show up at the party dressed in a ridiculous leopard print ensemble; and the gang all sneaking out the back door - as a present for Nancy so she can have her way with the helpless Howard.