Clarence submits a short story into a writing contest. He's overjoyed when he learns he's accepted as a finalist! When Jeff finds out Clarence has to attend a formal dinner, he fixates on transforming the messy Clarence into a gentleman.

Clarence, Jeff, and Sumo visit their local video store to rent a movie, but discover it's all rented out! Each of them have a different idea of what tape to bring home, and must enlist the help of a tie breaker to figure it out.

When Clarence realizes that Sumo has made new friends at his new school, he is confused and jealous. Will Clarence in the end accept a school life without Sumo or find a way to continue their friendship?