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.

The resurrection of Berenger High's most influential "it couple," Chadebra, causes a major shift in school power dynamics. Tyler worries what Chad and Debra will do with their restored political clout, while potentially sinister changes get made within the prom committee.