A new pupil turns out to be Jake Ryan, who stars in hit TV show `Zombie High'. Most people are thrilled and he gets lots of attention, which makes Miley jealous.
Hannah's obsession with Jake is starting to interfere with her singing. Her father is getting worried and gets someone to give her advice - her godmother, country and western legend Dolly Parton.
Hannah is involved in a `Pop Idol' style show, and to her horror finds herself singing with one of her school's bullies. Meanwhile, Dad and Jackson have a problem with a noisy dog.
Miley is having problems with a school bully called The Cracker. Meanwhile, Jackson's on a fishing trip with his dad, but they get snowed in with the strange cabin owner and a ventriloquist's doll.