After a lot of students go to Miss Bliss to have her ask Mr. Belding to reinstate the 8th grade dance, she and Tina learn the reason why he is so hesitant to let them have it after doing away with it 8 years ago. Zack and Mikey's friendship is tested when a girl who Mikey likes goes to the dance with Zack instead. While chaperoning the dance, Miss Bliss' date embarrasses her with his lackluster social skills.