The gang is out of school on Cut Day, but Zack's nine unexcused absences will get him suspended if he goes too; Slater and Kelly have fun; Jessie enjoys Student Council member Graham's protest over the use of Styrofoam cups.
Zack and Slater bet on who can kiss Tori first, and their best chance will come at a masquerade ball. Lisa has a secret admirer, Screech, but she thinks it's Zack.
A veterans' support group becomes a lifeline for Commander Michaels, who continues to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder. Meanwhile, she discovers that her son David came into the emergency room due to an accident.
Steve and Elyse face bigotry in their own backyard.