Still resenting his father for bringing Darnell to Los Angeles, Spencer sets a high bar for Corey if he wants him to transfer back to South Crenshaw High. Meanwhile, Coop is intent on pursuing a music career by participating in a freestyle battle, Jordan's actions drag down the entire Eagles, and Olivia is sent to join a community outreach program per Laura's request.
Tropes featured in this episode:
- Battle Rapping: Coop participates in this, hoping it will become her big break. It fails when her opponent starts insulting her "snitch" status, which causes her to freeze up.
- Dances and Balls: Olivia and Kia's community program culminates in a cotillion.
- Get Out!: Layla refuses to let Spencer help her depression by repeatedly telling him to get out of her car.
- Making Love in All the Wrong Places: Layla insists to make out with Spencer in a classroom, right before class is about to commence.
- Military Brat: Darnell's mother is a soldier stationed overseas, which is why he is currently living with Corey.
- Self-Harm: After she kicks him out of her car, Spencer realizes that Layla's arm is slit in many places, meaning she has been cutting herself.
- Shout-Out: Olivia comments that Sola Muse is starting to look like The Stepford Wives upon seeing that its participants all dress in white.
- You Are in Command Now: Billy picks Spencer and Asher to become captains for the next football season, replacing Jordan.
