Ricky, Nini, Gina, and the Wildcats gather at Ashlyn's for a New Year's Eve party. Miss Jenn runs into the new North High rival theatre teacher her ex-boyfriend - and at the stroke of midnight, shocking revelations come to the surface.
When the Wildcats suspect that North High has stolen a key costume piece, they infiltrate their rival school and end up in a competitive dance-off. Miss Jenn goes face to face and toe to toe with Zack Roy. And an emboldened Nini takes a big risk.
When the Wildcats are benched from rehearsal for a week, tensions rise to the surface during Career Day. Big Red questions if Ashlyn understands his dreams; Howie makes a surprising move with Kourtney; E.J. shocks his dad with a revelation; and Ricky and Nini visit an old haunt.
When Gina finds herself stranded at the airport over Spring Break, a surprise run-in changes her. Meanwhile, the separated Wildcats find a way to bond over a song during their break, as Ricky finally sees his mom again.
After rehearsals fail, the cast breaks into separate sleepovers to brainstorm ideas. But as countdown to opening nights loom, secrets rise between Nini and Gina, Seb and Carlos have a first fight, and Ricky receives an unexpected call.
Its opening night, and Nini hypes up her anxious cast-mates for their performance in front of the judges, but no East High opening night is complete without unexpected visitors, second chances and big decisions about everyone's futures
While the Wildcats head to Salt Lake Slices, Miss Jenn continues to experience tunnel visions over the awards. Mr Mazzara shows his softer side; Ricky reevaluates a party crusher; Gina speaks her truth and Nini makes a life-altering call.