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Billy and Courtney wrestle with their parents' issues. Ashley is torn up over her doubts about Matt. Jake tries to help Matt sort things out. Courtney's not sure it's good for Billy to be "hanging around Dylan." Brooke blames her dirty tricks on Kelly. Courtney thinks she has a chance with Dylan.
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Matt takes heat from Coach Williams. Theresa bugs Brooke. Courtney falls for Dylan. Brooke can't resist sticking her nose in again. Jake wants desperately to tell Courtney how he feels. Now Theresa fantasizes about Dylan. Courtney and Billy's parents make it final. Ashley makes a shocking discovery.
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Ashley leans on Jake for help with Matt but how's he supposed to help. Courtney provokes a fight with Dylan. Cyndi and Olaf's attempts to save the environment meet with a feeble response at Hillside. Courtney makes up with Dylan and she and Billy plan to throw a party. Naturally, Brooke tosses a grenade into the plans and Jake has to pick up the pieces.
Billy defends his dad with Courtney. Jake confides in Ashley. Matt makes fun of the "Environmental Police," while Brooke uses the cause for her own ends. Billy isn't sure whether to be friends with Olaf. Dylan's concert is canceled and Billy is responsible. Ashley's feeling sorry for Dylan makes Matt jealous.
Matt's tension with the Coach worsens and, unlikely as it is, Matt tries to give Jake romantic advice. Olaf has a theory about Bart Simpson. Jake tries a new approach with Courtney. Brook pursues her ambition to be Student Council President. Ashley tries to help Matt but Matt hits a wall with the coach. The Party at Courtney and Billy's ends with a shock.
There's a need for damage control after the Party but Brooke still has her eye on the election. Matt and Ashley have different takes on his "falling down drunk." Jake finally asks Courtney out and tries to help Ashley with Matt. Cyndi gives Dylan some advice. Ashley wants to help Matt but Brooke manages to get there first.
Ashley and Matt's relationship is on the rocks. Matt loses his patience with Jake and their friendship is put to the test. Brooke pretends to sympathize with Ashley. Courtney rejects Dylan's attempts to make up. Ashley cheats on a test and Brooke and Kelly are quick to rub it in. Billy gets back in with Dylan.
Everyone's worried about Ashley and her parents are about to ruin her life. Brooke ramps up her campaign for Student Council President. To help matters, Kelly starts flirting with Dylan. Billy does a double take when Theresa takes an interest in him. Dylan surprises Billy with a major offer. Jake hasn't given up on helping Matt. Kelly sets Brooke up for a fall. Dylan's determined to build up his band.