Allen Gregory and his comically malevolent dad Richard are furious when popular Joel Zadak invites Allen Gregory's trusty friend Patrick to a dance but not Allen Gregory. Meanwhile, Richard's life-partner Jeremy gets a job as a DJ at Kirby's Roller Bowl.

When Joel Zadak stays home from school because he's sick, the always presumptuous Allen Gregory steps in to help his popular "friend" by keeping tabs on the clique. As Allen Gregory gains some ground with the exclusive group, Zadak loses more than his friends. Meanwhile, Richard hits the boardroom at his father's company

Allen Gregory's teacher, Gina, seeks to teach him a lesson after he mistakes his schoolmate for a janitor. Much to Gina's dismay, Allen Gregory produces a play to depict his point of view of the incident. Meanwhile, Richard hires Jeremy as his new maid.