Zoey and Luca focus on their relationship issues. Ana and Aaron explore a new aspect in their friendship.

While waiting for the mysterious drop of a modern-day musical genius, the gang debates what really makes a person "genius." When Nomi assigns Luca the label of "genius" Zoey takes it personally.

When Nomi's endless string of one night stands starts to throw off the apartment dynamic, Zoey and Ana confront her. Aaron encourages Ana to let loose for a night and her friends all agreed to check off an item from their bucket list.

When Luca faces an exciting, high-pressure assignment for his design class, Zoey starts to wonder if she made a mistake in dropping it. Jazz and Sky debate with Aaron and Vivek if good branding trumps ability.

When a new "Enthusiastic Sober Consent" policy is introduced on campus, everyone has strong opinions about whether it's in place for the students' benefit or the schools.

Zoey decides to give styling a try and offers to help the twins revamp their image. Knowing that sex sells, Jazz wants to play up her sexuality, sparking a conversation about image and empowerment.

The gang attends the Cal U Arts Fair and tests different boundaries in their relationships. Zoey sees Luca's exhibit and it sends her into a spiral of wanting to know more about his past. Nomi checks out the LGBTQIA+ tent.

Zoey takes a work hard/play hard approach when her midterm falls the morning after the semester's biggest rager. Meanwhile, Nomi is falling deep "in like."

Zoey deals with the aftermath of getting caught cheating on her exam, including getting cut off financially by her parents; Aaron accidentally reveals that he and Ana have been hooking up.

To mask her true emotions, Zoey recruits her brother Junior to be her wingman at Titanium for a fun night out, ignoring the drama that is taking place around her; Nomi debates giving Paige another chance

Zoey's friends encourage her to get a job when she starts to feel the impact of her dwindling bank account, but she struggles to find something that vibes with her career goals; Ana and Aaron consider attempting the "Shield Challenge."

Ana and Aaron struggle to define what they each want out of their relationship; Doug and Vivek are convinced that Aaron is boo'd up; Zoey tries getting "Luca Jae Hall"-level high, but winds up overdoing it.

Vivek gets a little too comfortable at Hawkins, sparking a heated debate over whether he has crossed the line into cultural appropriation; Zoey does a service project to style a high school student for her prom.

Zoey, Ana and Nomi realize that they've been too nice to their significant others at their own expenses. They each take a small stand for their own happiness,resulting in some changes to their relationships.

As the gang's sophomore year ends, bottled-up emotions start to unravel, causing rifts in friendships and relationships, and some interesting reconciliations.