Eric is going out with a senior who uses him to get what she wants. Meanwhile, Shawn wants to make a name for himself, so he changes a headline in the school paper to say that "New Principal is Weeny." But when a witness places Cory at the scene of the crime, he must choose between turning in his friend or facing suspension.

Cory thinks he's cool when he's invited to his first high school party by the exclusive-minded Melissa, but surprisingly a more popular Shawn is not on the guest list. Now, he will learn the true meaning of friendship.