Realizing that she's overhyped – but underprepared – her team, Alicia aims to course correct ahead of their first debate. Luke learns that landing a popular kid's endorsement is harder than running for class treasurer.

When Elliot's public reading of Sarah's poem tanks, Alicia rethinks her tendency to meddle in the affairs of others. Miles, Robyn, and Luke attempt to go phoneless.

Robyn's dreams come true when she lands a gaming manager, but a concerned Miles tasks himself with investigating their legitimacy. Makayla's attempt to make positive local change backfires.