Tori Vega gets the chance of a lifetime, after filling in for her sister's performing act, she is given the opportunity to attend the elite Hollywood Arts High School. However, fitting in proves difficult when she is targeted by Jade when she sees her with her boyfriend, which causes her to wonder if she truly belongs there.

Trina's birthday is a big deal in her world and because of this, Tori struggles to find the perfect birthday gift for Trina. André suggests that she writes a song, so as a gift from the heart. She then decides to write an amazing pop song for Trina as a present. However, an ungrateful Trina decides to turn her birthday gift into cash by selling the song, because she thinks it isn't an actual gift since Tori didn't spend any money on it. Meanwhile, Robbie is asked by his grandmother to teach her about computers, and Cat decides to tag along. She regrets it, however, when Robbie's Grandmother shows a deep dislike of her.

Robbie is running into problems with his video news blog because it is stale and not very popular. However, Tori tells him that he can make it more interesting by uploading videos of his classmates' lives. Unfortunately, Robbie gets into trouble with his classmates when he goes too far. Meanwhile, Cat gets addicted to online-shopping.

Tori and her friends are excited to work on a film directed by popular director Dale Squires, who unfortunately makes the kids do all the work, while he takes the credit. Beck helps Robbie fix an old car that his uncle gave him, after it breaks down in a bad neighborhood.

Tori and her friends are excited to work on a film directed by popular director Dale Squires, who unfortunately makes the kids do all the work, while he takes the credit. Beck helps Robbie fix an old car that his uncle gave him, after it breaks down in a bad neighborhood.

Trina and her friends take a vacation in a country that turns out to be a ruthless dictatorship, that arrests them on trumped-up charges.

When Principal Eikner leaves Hollywood Arts, the school hires a new principal who makes all the students re-audition in order to keep their spots. Who will get kicked out?

Andre develops a crush on Jade after they work together on a song and Tori tries to help him get over it. Also, Robbie tries to help Tori prepare for the Tech Theatre exam she must take and pass in order to take an R&B singing class, and Cat becomes obsessed with Jupiter boots.

Cat becomes obsessed with a new app called "Tap It" which provides coupons. She buys C Batteries, and a Bag of Rags and passes them out to the other kids at school. She ends up getting Tori and the gang a ride to school when she finds a coupon for 90% off a party bus ride.

Tori wins a contest to sing the opening number at a big music awards show, but the producer wants to totally change her look and behavior. Tori agrees, but finds that she doesn't like her new image.

Tori befriends a new classmate named Ponnie, who keeps vanishing when others are around. As a result, Tori's old pals begin to doubt her sanity.

Sikowitz challenges the kids to go a week without using their phones, laptops, or other portable electronic devices. The kids quickly realize it’s not going to be as easy as they thought.

André stays with Tori to work on a song, but they hit a dissonant chord as roommates. A compromising photo of Jade appears on the internet.

Tori worries she will forget the lyrics when she is invited to sing the national anthem at a televised basketball game.