Trip is attacked in his father's workshop by three thugs looking for money from the sale of stolen car parts, and the teen is given just three days to come up with the cash. Meanwhile, Tom faces off against his ex-wife in family court over visitation rights; and Allie considers trying out for her school's dance squad.

Master Li's son Jing makes waves at Tom's school when he takes a heavy-handed approach to teaching and sets out to take over the school. Meanwhile, Bryan tries to woo a girl who recently dumped her jealous boyfriend; and Trip realizes that Tory only sees him as a friend.