The political fallout continues at Berenger, in the wake of Hadley's exposé to the school board and the return of several expelled students. Unsettling similarities to past events lead Tyler and Hadley to reconsider how their alliance began.

Hadley and Tyler make moves to diminish the in-crowd's influence at Berenger, starting with the annual student vs. faculty "Staffsketball" game. Fearful that their longstanding status is being threatened, the popular kids reach a decision that could alter the political balance at Berenger forever.