Make It Pop

It’s move-in day at MacKendrick Prep. Among the new students are Jodi and Sun Hi, and a mysterious roommate they have yet to meet. Meanwhile, another freshman, Caleb, looks for a part-time job to accommodate his DJ skills. With advice from the spirit squad captain and resident popular girl, Valerie, he checks out the “super cool” roller rink, which turns out to be anything but. Meanwhile, MacKendrick drama Teacher Mr. Melwood Stark announces that there will be a school musical this year – but states that freshmen never, ever get the lead… a fact that Sun Hi is determined to change. And Jodi and Sun Hi’s roommate, Corki, finally arrives – but they don’t get any answers about her private life: Corki remains a mystery. Who is she?

Corki throws herself into her studies while Sun Hi and Jodi start a band, with or without their roommate. Determined that all three girls should participate, Caleb encourages Corki to join in – and also imagines the roller rink’s potential as an awesome teen club. Meanwhile, high school quarterback and dreamboat Jared vies to be the lead in the upcoming musical, even though Mr. Stark hasn’t even announced it yet. Sun Hi resents Corki’s reluctance to participate in the band, but Jodi negotiates a truce between the two. It’s then that the girls discover Caleb’s not the roller rink manager he said he was, and the club is not exactly a club. Way to kill the dream, Caleb.

Jodi and Sun Hi fail a math test, making them ineligible to audition for Mr. Stark’s just-announced school musical, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Corki encourages them to apply for a make-up exam and helps them study so they can pass. But will they? Meanwhile, Jodi reveals she’s interested in Caleb… no biggie… or is it? Sun Hi’s search to find out about Corki’s true identity intensifies, and Caleb comes through by overhauling the tired old Ryker’s Rink into a cool new teen dance club he calls Club Ry Ri. But all may not be perfect in MacKendrick Prep land, when Jodi inadvertently crosses Valerie and her spirit squad girls. Valerie decides that she does not like Jodi, Sun Hi and Corki… which may make school life difficult for our heroines.

Sun Hi continues to try to uncover Corki’s true identity. Meanwhile, spirit squad captain Valerie interrupts the band’s rehearsal to ask Caleb to compose a cheerleading song for the upcoming football game… but in reality it’s to secretly record the girls’ dance moves. Jodi soon discovers that Valerie has stolen her moves and presented them as her own. With help from Sun Hi, Corki and Caleb, Jodi proves that Valerie stole her moves. All seems well until the kids discover that the football game Valerie mentioned is Friday night – the same night as their band’s premiere at Club Ry Ri. Will their first performance be a flop?

When the band’s big debut conflicts with the school’s mandatory football game it means there will be no audience for the concert. As the big night approaches, Sun Hi is so stressed about the idea of no audience that she loses her voice. Now what? Meanwhile, Jared petitions against Mr. Stark’s choice of school musical, because it has no male lead (a part he’d happily fill). And Corki bails from performing with the band at Club Ry Ri, until Jodi offers her a mask to disguise herself. The band manages to go on, which results in three things: Jared’s interest is piqued by the mysterious and lovely ‘Masked Girl,’ Ms. Diona discovers that MacKendrick Prep students are at Club Ry Ri after curfew, and worst of all, that Caleb Davis is to blame.

MacKendrick Prep ramps up to Homecoming. Jodi wants to ask Caleb to the dance, but he is too distracted by Ms. Diona’s punishment for organizing the ‘illegal’ performance at Club Ry Ri to notice. Meanwhile, Jared invites Corki into the popular clique, where she hangs with him, Valerie and the Spirit Squad girls – much to the dismay of Jodi and Sun Hi. Though they try to support Corki’s new choice of friends and newer ambitions – including running for Homecoming Court – it may be too much for Jodi and Sun Hi. Which social circle will Corki choose?

It’s musical dorm rooms as a chemical leak causes the boys to bunk in the girls’ room, and Sun Hi, Jodi and Corki to room with Valerie. But Sun Hi mistakenly leaves a picture of Corki revealed as the Masked Girl on her phone in the girls’ dorm room, where Jared is in danger of finding it. Will Corki be exposed? Will this be the end of her singing career, and her budding romance with Jared?

Now that the Masked Girl secret is out, Corki must campaign for Homecoming queen as herself – easier said than done. Good thing that everyone is on board to help out: Jodi offers to make Corki’s dress and Sun Hi signs on to be her campaign manager. Sun Hi wants to win by any means necessary, but her methods may be more than Corki can handle. Meanwhile, Caleb gets the Homecoming DJ gig, but things go awry when he hooks up too much equipment to the school’s power grid. And Jodi tries to get up the nerve to invite Caleb to the Homecoming dance, but when she finally does, she’s rebuffed. Will they get their signals uncrossed?

When an aptitude test reveals that Sun Hi is a genius, she is offered a spot at an elite academy for geniuses – exciting, until she realizes she will have to leave both her band and friends. Will she do it? Meanwhile, Corki and Jodi search for the missing Homecoming dress that Jodi designed. The accusations of theft become very personal, and could cost the two more than just some expensive material. And Caleb deals with the fall-out from his DJ equipment mishap… resulting in the cancellation of the Homecoming Dance. This does not make him the most popular guy on campus, to say the least.

The Homecoming Dance has been cancelled and it is up to Caleb to find an alternate venue or become the most reviled student at school. Sun Hi is happy, because the underground Homecoming provides her an opportunity to sing a solo performance that she would have performed for Mr. Stark’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz audition. Meanwhile, Jodi’s stolen dress shows up… on the MacKendrick Prep founder’s statue! Jodi sets out to find the prankster but doesn’t have to look far. And news that Corki will be getting a special visitor makes her rethink her future with the band.

Corki’s intimidating father, Mr. Chang, comes to visit. As they tour the school, she tries to hide all of her interests that he wouldn’t approve of, most of all a pop band. This spells disaster for the band when they are given the opportunity that could make or break their career: to be interviewed by the hottest DJ in town. But if Corki is a no-show, will it still be their big break? Meanwhile, Mr. Stark holds auditions for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which the kids are determined to make… only the auditions are at the same time as their interview. Will the kids be able to have it all?

Corki, Sun Hi and Jodi missed the auditions for the school play… but Mr. Stark saw them perform at Club Ry Ri, and to their surprise, he offers to use their concert as an audition. Looks like they’re all in! Meanwhile, Mr. Chang decides to audit Corki’s classes at MacKendrick. His presence puts Corki on edge, and puts her attendance at the band’s performance that night in question. But she’s not the only one having trouble getting to Club Ry Ri: Jodi goes to a pop-up sale by her favorite designer, Hye Jung Ko, but gets trapped in its fashion truck. Getting back in time for the performance at Club Ry Ri is not looking good for the girls. Will they make it back in time?

Sun Hi is devastated that Mr. Stark’s cast list was posted and she wasn’t on it. Jodi and Corki try to distract her with a great online band review, but when she comes across a negative comment, she can’t let it go. When Sun Hi discovers that it’s a student at MacKendrick Prep, she makes it her mission to find the wrongdoer. Meanwhile, Mr. Stark starts rehearsals for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, but they’re a mess. He cannot control the cast. Corki sees an opportunity for Jared, and encourages him to take on the role of assistant director – a position that threatens to go to his head. And Jodi and Caleb hope to expand their roles in the play by taking on the music and wardrobe design. All that time together leads to a kiss that takes them both by surprise. Will they keep this new development secret from the rest of the band?

Jodi’s grades falls below MacKendrick’s permitted threshold and she’s assigned a senior class tutor. But it’s Jodi’s worst nightmare when her academic aid turns out to be none other than Valerie Graves. Meanwhile, Sun Hi, still upset from being left out of the play, starts vlogging her feelings to state her case for a leading role. And Jared goes power mad and puts the play in jeopardy with questionable creative choices to put Corki in the limelight.

MacKendrick is in a state of total confusion. After Sun Hi’s vlog propels Mr. Stark into social media stardom, he enters a vortex of online activity that leaves the play in the less-than-capable hands of Jared. This results in an exodus of cast members and a very puzzled Corki. While Sun Hi tries her best to snap Mr. Stark out of his web haze, Jodi and Caleb join forces to impress Jared with their costume and music skills for the musical. Will it be enough to get the production back on track? Who knows!

A Shakespearean curse fills the halls of MacKendrick, leaving everyone in a state of uncertainty. Meanwhile, Mr. Stark has a stroke of luck when a reality television producer offers him his own show. Naturally, Sun Hi is overcome by jealousy and tries to win back the spotlight. Jodi and Caleb go to great lengths to remedy the mysterious curse. And Corki and Jared try to repair their frayed relationship, which leads to a special moment… until grave danger threatens to ruin everything.

An annual egg parenting assignment gets everyone a little scrambled. Caleb and Jodi use it to test their relationship, while Sun Hi and Dylan, despite contrasting parenting styles, do their best to care for their eggs. Jared, still obsessed with all things Corki, must work with a certain “egg partner” who's less than impressed by his affection for another. The subsequent turn of events is a shocker for all. Can MacKendrick overcome the revelation, or will there just be egg on everyone’s face?

The students’ giant egg fight lands the kids in detention. Corki is still furious with Jared and unhappy about being in close quarters with him. Caleb tries to ease the tension by explaining the boys’ perspective, but it only worsens things, and before too long, Corki is reconsidering her life at MacKendrick Prep. Valerie uses the others’ detention time to take over the play… and do it her way… the Spirit Squad way! Meanwhile, Mr. Stark auditions on Broadway, and learns that life on the boards is much harder than leading the theater arts program at MacKendrick.

With the play fast approaching, the girls and Caleb make a plan to take control of the production once and for all. Back from a disappointing stint on Broadway, Mr. Stark returns just in time to witness MacKendrick’s production go down the drain – followed closely by his job. Can the girls derail Valerie’s "pink play" in time to pull off a mini-miracle? If Ms. Diona has her way, the answer would be no.

The time has finally come for the "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"! While Ms. Diona roots for total failure, Mr. Stark, Caleb, and the girls just hope to make it through the night in one piece. But with zero rehearsal time, frustration grows when things go sideways. Can the cast dig deep and show their natural talents? Or will it be Mr. Stark's final curtain? Meanwhile, a significant opportunity, and a surprise guest, await Sun Hi, Jodi, Corki and Caleb after the show. The kids are faced with the biggest decision of their lives!