Jim suggests that Dylan go to Hawaii and visit his mother. Steve and Brandon organize after dark poker games at the beach club, and the teens enjoy dressing up like high rollers of the past. But when a burglary occurs, their scheme is exposed, and a penniless Dylan is fingered as the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Brenda and Donna go sunbathing hoping for the perfect tan, but a sleepy Brenda only succeeds in getting a case of sun-poisoning.

Brandon has finally saved enough money to get his dream car and buys it against his father's advice. Unfortunately for Brandon, the car breaks down only minutes after leaving the dealership. Jim is both angry and disappointed in his son's impetuous decision and debates over whether to help his son. Meanwhile, both Brenda and Andrea develop feelings for their acting teacher, sparking a fight between the two girls when he shows interest in Andrea.