A young Rainbow Johnson recounts her experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the '80s, and the dilemmas they face to acclimate in the suburbs while staying true to themselves.

After a teacher tells Rainbow to make sure her hair is "neat" for picture day, she becomes self-conscious and begins a complicated relationship with her hair; Johan and Santamonica struggle with their own hair identity.

Bow has to consider the social impact of her date choice for her first school dance; Johan discovers his love of fashion; Santamonica spends some time with Harrison.

The popular girls at school ask Rainbow to join their group Halloween costume as Tootie from "The Facts of Life"; Rainbow thinks she has an opportunity to fit in, but Denise thinks differently; Alicia doesn't want the kids to go trick-or-treating.