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During the first television show, Hedy is told to swear on a Bible that she doesn’t know the location of the prizes. Biggley had in fact told Hedy the locations the previous night and Hedy panics, revealing the locations to the entire television audience. This prompts all the Wicket employees to tear apart the offices looking for them. The book tells Finch that if he is the cause of the disaster, to re-read the first chapter on how to apply for a job.

The executives, including Chairman of the Board Wally Womper, are waiting in Biggley’s office for Finch to hand in his resignation. Finch tells Rosemary that he will probably return to washing windows, but Rosemary assures him that she will still love him no matter what (“I Believe in You (Reprise)”). Bud arrives to take Finch to the office. Just as Finch is about to sign his letter of resignation, reveals to the executives that he was in fact a window washer before coming to the company. Womper is drawn to Finch as he, too, was a window washer. Finch skilfully blames the treasure hunt on Frump, also mentioning to Womper that Frump is Biggley’s nephew. Womper is about to fire all the executives when Finch steps in on everyone’s behalf, telling Finch him that even though the business world is a place filled with betrayal and competitiveness, the World Wide Wicket staff is like a family to him (“Brotherhood of Man”). All the executives are spared, Bud Frump, however, is fired.

Biggley remains president of the company, Womper retires to travel the world with his new wife, Hedy, and Finch becomes the new Chairman of the Board. Rosemary stands by his side and inspires him to become President of the United States. Frump gets a job as a window washer, swearing revenge against Finch and reading How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (“Finale”).