Margaret tries to teach Sadie about social status, but accidentally embarrasses a classmate.

Sadie is worried that her mom will be disappointed with her when she gets a C in art class, so she enlists for the help of a tutor--- who turns out to be her older brother, Hal.

Sadie plans to go scuba diving with her father are jeopardized by a new science teacher; Margaret and Rain devise new ways to communicate.

Sadie's confidence is high when she enters a speech contest and writes a speech about animal domestication.

Sadie's family doesn't make a very good first impression on her crush, Owen Anthony (Kyle Kass), when he unexpectedly visits the Hawthorne home. In hopes of casting Hal and her parents in a more favorable light, Sadie invites Owen for dinner, but Margaret's interference threatens to ruin everything. Elsewhere, Rain has a beef with Tad.

Sadie gets to meet eminent British primatologist Jane Goodall.

Sadie tries to become more girly after she's mistaken for a boy; Rain is shocked to learn that, unlike himself, his parents were considered cool in high school.

Sadie fears for her reputation after she inadvertently blurts out something unflattering about one of the most popular girls at school.

Sadie's “predator instincts” kick in and she enters into a feud with Margaret over a boy who she doesn't really like in the first place.

Sadie's overly high expectations for her internship with a famed animal behaviorist result in frustration and disappointment. Meanwhile, Rain finds out---the hard way---that he isn't cut out for his new job as a life coach.

Sadie feels tremendous pressure as the deadline for a school project approaches and she remains undecided about a topic. She worries that the stress is getting to her when she starts to see and hear wild animals, including a Bengal tiger on her front porch.

School is back in session and Sadie wants to start off with a bang. She and Margaret attempt to complete five risks on a list in three days with the loser having to wear a goofy outfit picked by the winner. Meanwhile, Rain who is having a difficult time talking to Vivian turns to Hal for advice on girls.

Sadie is eager to plan a funding raising dance to help save the endangered Komodo dragon, but her ideas for the event clashes with those of Ben and the other students. Meanwhile, Rain, Margaret, and Hal each manipulate the event for their own benefit.

In order to have the house all to herself while her parents go out on a Friday night, Sadie agrees to help Hal get a date with the most popular girl in school. Meanwhile, Rain and Margaret attempt to be opposites so that they can avoid being labeled a couple.

Sadie slowly becomes overwhelmed when she agrees to help her friends and family with their tasks. Meanwhile, Rain decides to take short cuts with different things in order to save time.

Hoping to make a difference, Sadie decides to run for school President. When someone unexpectedly enters the race and uses some shady tactics against her, will Sadie resort to the same underhandedness to win the election?

When Ben asks Sadie to be his ballroom dance partner for P.E., Arden mysteriously wants to hang out and study with her. To avoid failing the class, Margaret pairs up with Rain after she mistakenly believes he is a great ballroom dancer.

Jean decides to enroll a reluctant Sadie and her friends in a self-defense class so that she can spend some with her daughter. Seeing this as a perfect opportunity to get closer with Vivian, Rain joins the class. Meanwhile, Walter brings out a fantasy role playing game in hopes of doing some bonding with Hal.

Sadie gets in over her head after she agrees to go to the homecoming dance with both Ben and Owen. Meanwhile, Rain and Margaret compete against each other to win concert tickets by attempting to raise the most money for the school football team.

To avoid being grounded due to their continuous fighting, Sadie and Hal try their best to get along so that they can attend the school’s bowling party. A conflicted Margaret wonders whether she should reveal a secret that she is keeping from Sadie and the boy she likes. Meanwhile, Rain prepares to be the sports commentator for the event.

After Ben and Sadie are assigned a school assignment where they have to be parents to a lifelike baby doll, the two argue over the proper way of taking care of a child. Rain discovers that girls are drawn to him when he is around the baby doll. Meanwhile, Margaret is given the responsibility of watching her energetic little stepsister for the whole day at school.

On a school fieldtrip to the outdoors with Mr. Klatt-Meyer, Sadie leads the girls in an orienteering competition against Ben and the boys. Meanwhile, Jean and Walter spend the day taking care of J.P.

At a fashion competition, Margaret picks Sadie to model her extremely original clothing designs; Rain spends time eyeing pretty girls when he's supposed to be helping Ben take pictures of the event.

Fred sets out to find who was the main cause of a food fight at Acropolis Wow by interrogating each person who was involved, but soon discovers that their stories conflict with each other.

Frustrated with Ben's sarcasm and his refusal to open up to her, Sadie begins to wonder whether she really wants to be with him or not. It doesn't help the situation when she meets another boy who shares a lot of the same interests as her. Meanwhile, Rain uses his temporary new role as the school mascot as a way of getting to know more about Vivian.

Afraid that Walter and Jean will get happily involved and embarrass her, Sadie decides not to tell her parents that she is going out on her first date with Ben. Despite their objections, Margaret and Hal are forced to share the spotlight in a theme night event at Acropolis Wow planned out by Rain.

A school drama production brings out Sadie's jealous side when Arden is chosen to play Ben's love interest, and it's a part that involves some kissing.

To Sadie's chagrin, a computerized matchmaking service declares that she and Ben are incompatible, while Margaret and Jamie are determined to be a perfect couple.

Plans for the school's Halloween dance get underway, with Sadie given the cringe-worthy task of taking orders from Arden. Meanwhile, zombie teens seem to be roaming the halls of R.B. Bennett High School.

Rain gets Sadie a job waiting tables at Acropolis Wow, but he ends up regretting it when Sadie's impressive performance earns her the promotion that he has been after.

Hal must make up a missed English assignment from last year, which lands him temporarily in the same class as Sadie, whom he seems determined to embarrass.

Bickering between Sadie and Hal is driving Walter crazy, especially with his family in town for a visit.

Sadie and Margaret have to give advice to students in need.

Sadie, Rain, Margaret, Arden, and Ben all have Saturday detention. Hal spends his day in the life of a mall cop.

Sadie tries her best to find the right Christmas gift for Ben; while Rain is given the responsibility of decorating his family's restaurant for the holidays. Meanwhile, Hal becomes a mall Santa.

Sadie's relationship with Ben hits an unexpected snag when Ben's extremely competitive ex-girlfriend shows up with every intention of winning her former beau back. Also, Rain and Hal go into business with Ms. Mann, a partnership that goes sour fast.

Sadie has to decide on a shirt for school, pink or blue. Margaret tells her the one she chooses will have a lasting effect on what takes place today. Which will she choose and what outcome does each shirt have in store for her?