As Brooke makes plans for Clothes Over Bro's, Peyton has her hands full when the musician she just signed turns out to be problematic. Haley's interest in music leads her back to the recording studio. Nathan's efforts to corral defiant player Quentin are unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Mouth's relationship with his boss grows heated.

Lucas confronts Peyton about her harsh treatment of Lindsey. Brooke intervenes when Victoria meddles with Peyton's record label. Nathan grows closer to Jamie's live-in nanny, Carrie, while Haley is challenged by her difficult student Quentin. Mouth is torn between loyalty to his co-workers and his illicit affair with his boss Alice.