Part 1 of 2 .The guys head back to Minnesota after Griffin gives them bad news right before they release their debut CD.

The boys return from their first tour and are greeted with many changes at home, including new kids at their building and a new love interest for Jo. In addition, the guys have a stack of schoolwork to catch up on.

The guys' clumsy pal from back home visits them and makes a mess of Rocque Records, so they need to get her to leave. Meanwhile, James has an obsessive fan whose adoration goes too far.