On their first day of junior year at Rydell High, four outcasts form an unlikely friendship that will shake up the social order.

The school election approaches and both sides re-examine what they stand for. New girl Hazel starts her first day at Rydell and tries to stay impartial - and invisible.

The administration is determined to squash the brewing teenage rebellion at Rydell. A new scandal galvanizes Olivia to take action, but causes Jane to consider giving up.

On Halloween, a last-minute move by Buddy and the Socs threatens to blow up Jane's campaign, and romance proves to be tricky for the Pink Ladies.

Jane makes a dangerous proposition that will change the future of Rydell High forever. Meanwhile, Olivia makes some big decisions towards her future.