Chloe is preparing the bathroom for Mr. Stink’s bath when her father tells her that he has “escaped.” The two drive around town in a panic, looking everywhere for him, including his usual bench, but they have no luck.

When they arrive home, Chloe is shocked to see Mr. Stink bathing in the backyard pond. Mr. Stink explains that he and Duchess are simply having a bath. Chloe cannot believe her eyes when Duchess emerges from the pond as a clean little white dog, not a black one. Mr. Stink comes out feeling happy and clean.

Mr. Crumb drives Mr. Stink and the family to the television studio to film their appearance on Question Time. Once there, the makeup artists try to make Mr. Stink look dirtier by putting special makeup on him. The presenter explains that their show will have members of all the political parties, as well as Mr. Stink. While filming, Mr. Stink interrupts the host to ask a variety of questions, and eventually asks to leave for the washroom. Chloe is amused by Mr. Stink’s innocent but inappropriate questions as she watches from backstage.