Maddie is named captain of the girls' basketball team just as the school principal announces he is cutting funding for the program. Determined to change his mind, Maddie voices her concern to the principal, only to realize her team has abandoned her. Frustrated with her lack of leadership skills, Maddie turns to Liv to help her earn the team's respect. Meanwhile, Parker and Joey are challenged trying to find a bevy of tarantulas that escaped after Parker brought them home from school unbeknownst to their mom.

Liv and Maddie try to plan their sweet 16 party but complications arise.

In an effort to help Maddie bring out her “girly side,” Liv gives her a pair of the most comfortable high heels ever made.

Liv's new music team makes a big mistake that causes her latest single to become a viral hit for all the wrong reasons.

Maddie is recovering from her knee injury and decides to take up a new hobby. Meanwhile, Karen asks Liv for advice on dressing cool, which results in a mother-and-daughter fashion face-off.

A new coach arrives to take charge of the girls' basketball team and immediately butts heads with Maddie. Meanwhile, when Liv agrees to help Parker with his art project, her date with Holden takes an unexpected turn.