When Chuck is given a goldfish as a gift, he feels compelled to prove his caretaking skills and sense of responsibility to Kelly, to show her he has what it takes to take care of a child. Chuck enlists the help of news director Ryan to help him maintain the illusion of a happy, healthy and very much alive goldfish. Meanwhile, as the team searches for more gripping news stories, field reporter Gary Crezyzewski prepares himself for a hands-on police Taser story, and sportscaster Marsh McGinley turns his attention to a magic trick he simply cannot seem to figure out.