While Fred is occupied with his pursuit of Beth, the other members of the gang deal with their own subplots:
: In a rare move for the franchise, the culprit behind the scarecrow haunting does not go to jail or face traditional legal punishment after being unmasked. [S1E21] Eating Crow
The title refers to the American idiom which signifies the humiliation of admitting you were wrong after taking a strong, public stance. In the context of the episode, this likely mirrors Fred's eventual realization that his over-the-top attempts to impress Beth were misguided. "Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!" Eating Crow (TV Episode 2017) - IMDb While Fred is occupied with his pursuit of