Ned comes to the rescue of his favorite elementary-school substitute teacher by helping him connect with middle-school students. Meanwhile, Cookie masquerades as a sub. Later, Ned lends a helping hand to a new student.

Ned performs potentially dangerous stunts in a half-baked attempt to earn a "cool" nickname; Moze tries to get her classmates to call her Jennifer; and Cookie's newest invention is misused by Loomer for bullying purposes. Later, the quest for Ned's ideal girlfriend and Moze's perfect best friend continues. Also, students attend a shyness seminar run by Cookie.