Samantha becomes stressed over her upcoming exams and temporarily moves in with Dorothy to get some quiet study time. Sam visits Cynthia in the hospital and is determined to find out what is wrong with her. Meanwhile, Dawn's diva attitude causes the entire cast and crew of "Macbeth" to quit and Sam discovers Cynthia's secret.

Devon tries to talk to Sam about what he did but she refuses to talk him. Sam is determined to let her hair down and empower herself but ends up landing herself in jail. Patrick reveals to Sam that she is adopted.

Trent asks his father to help Sam find her biological parents. Despite his disapproval, Trent agrees to have dinner with Sam and his parents at his parent's house. Meanwhile, Professor Fisher discovers who ruined his marriage.

Noah films a documentary for his film class on a subject very dear to him- Robyn. Unfortunately, she doesn't seem to have enough time to give him a proper interview. This leads to Noah filming Kat and jealousy sparks. Meanwhile, Sam is failing out of her literature class and Dorothy steps in. Not knowing what exactly to do with her life, she parallels her life to her literature assignment.

After receiving an assignment in class, Sam sets up a play about her thoughts and emotions to show to the students of C.U. Meanwhile, Del and Kat form an unlikely friendship when they begin picking apart their choice of friends. Robyn, exhausted from all of her medical school duties, decides to act out as well.