Bow has to consider the social impact of her date choice for her first school dance; Johan discovers his love of fashion; Santamonica spends some time with Harrison.
Rainbow's passion for science deflates when her peers convince her that science isn't cool; Harrison works to mold a testimony from Denise; Santamonica tries to steal the spotlight back after Johan suffers an injury.
In the wake of the Challenger tragedy, Rainbow and her family handle their grief in different ways; Denise realizes that life is too short, so she vows to right all the wrongs she's done in her life.
Paul is shocked to hear from his estranged mother who wants to visit for Rainbow's 13th birthday; Rainbow sees turning 13 as a huge turning point in her life and wants a big birthday party.
Rainbow is excited to go on her first real date with Bryce for Valentine's Day; Alicia is wary to let Rainbow start dating and invites Bryce's parents over for dinner to cross-examine them; Paul gets into a fight with Bryce's dad over politics.
