The gang tries to convince Ted that he is being strung along, reflecting on relationships where they have been in the same situation.
Jake's new friend, Eldridge, is a bad influence; Alan likes Eldrigdge's attractive mother (Courtney Thorne-Smith).
Chris tries to get himself expelled when Julius and Rochelle refuse to let him change schools to avoid his daily beatings.
Chris' classmates do not take him seriously as hall monitor.