An American and his wife get unsatisfactory service at Fawlty Towers when he orders a Waldorf salad, after the kitchen has closed.

Unknown to Basil, a guest dies in the night and he tries to serve him breakfast anyway and an obnoxious woman insists on service for her dog.

Sybil leaves before Basil's surprise anniversary party and Basil spends the evening trying to convince their friends she's ill.