Cory vows never to date again after he can't find the courage to kiss Topanga at a party.

The Sadie Hawkins Dance comes around, and when Cory is asked by a school nerd, Ingrid, he and Shawn attempt to give her a total makeover.

When Shawn's mother runs away - with his and his father's trailer home, Shawn must stay at Cory's while his father hunts her down. This happens on career day, on which Cory is feeling embarrassed because he feels his Dad's job is too boring.

Shawn's dad leaves in search of his runaway wife, and Shawn moves in with Cory's family temporarily. Meanwhile, Eric is having trouble studying for his SATs.