Riley and Maya are anxious to begin eighth grade and have a new teacher, that isn't Riley's father. Meanwhile, Mrs. Svorski asks Topanga to take over at the bakery.

Riley and Lucas's classmates are curious as to what's going on with their relationship, which ultimately confuses them more than ever before.

Isaiah "Zay" Babineaux, a new student from Texas, turns out to be an old friend of Lucas. But, the Lucas of the past isn't the Lucas who the friends have come to love.

Cory, Topanga, Shawn, Riley and Maya travel to Philadelphia to dig up a time capsule that Cory, Topanga and Shawn buried 15 years ago which prompts the kids decide to create and bury one of their own.

When Riley and Maya get into a fight, Cory enlists the help of his brother, Eric, to be a mediator.

Riley tells a lie so she and Maya can attend a party and must deal with the guilt of sneaking around her parents.

When the entire class gets detention, the class divides and chaos ensues. Meanwhile, Auggie's friend Ava attempts to be nicer when she thinks she's losing him to another girl.

A new English teacher is hired at John Quincy Adams Middle School, who has a non-traditional way of educating. When she wants to use a comic book as a learning tool, the principal is not pleased with her or Cory, who defends her creative ways of teaching.

Newly selected candidate, Eric Matthews, enters the political arena, campaigning against the incumbent, disgraced New York Senator, Jefferson Davis Graham, for his seat in the US Senate.

A new English teacher, Harper Burgess, is hired at John Quincy Adams middle school, who has a non-traditional way of educating.When she wants to use a comic book as a learning tool, Principal Yancy is not pleased with her or Cory, who defends her creative ways of teaching, and calls in an old friend, Superintendent Jonathan Turner, to resolve the matter.

It's Riley's turn to take the class fish home for the weekend, but it dies as soon as she gets it. Auggie suspects foul play.

The kids aren't satisfied with what they've been voted "Most Likely" for in the school yearbook, and take matters into their own hands to change it.

Riley is asked to the semi-formal dance by a classmate named Charlie and is torn whether to go with him or Lucas. Meanwhile, Cory's brother Eric is paid a visit from an old friend, Jack Hunter.

When art and music are threatened to be cut from school, the kids have to find a creative way to convince the school board to show their value.

Riley, Maya and Lucas emphasize the beauty of being unique as they rally around their friend Farkle Minkus, who may be on the autism spectrum. Meanwhile, his friendship with another student, Smackle, grows fonder.

When Riley comes to the realization that her parents, Cory and Topanga, are making a positive impact in the world, she questions the impact she's making to the world.

After Maya hurts Riley's feelings, the group learns that Riley is overly sensitive because another classmate is making fun of her. Riley's friends encourage her to like herself for who she is.

Riley and Maya run into a somewhat old friend when they meet the ghost of the bay window-who just happens to be a flapper from the 1920s.

It's time for the annual cheerleading tryouts, and Riley is determined to finally make the squad.

Riley, Maya, and Farkle head to Texas with Lucas, who has been entered in the bull-riding competition at the rodeo in his hometown.

Riley, Maya, and Lucas try to figure out their feelings while they are in Texas together.

Riley, Maya, and Lucas deal with the aftermath of what happened in Texas.

When the class receives an assignment about forgiveness, Maya writes to her father in an attempt to forgive him for leaving and Riley tries to let go of the fact that Auggie destroyed something important to her.

Cory asks the kids to challenge one another's beliefs to see if it changes their perspectives.

Farkle tells Riley that she has until midnight on New Year's Eve to tell everyone how she really feels about Lucas.

Riley is upset when the boys at school won't let her participate in a science experiment and attempts to become more involved.

When Farkle's dad makes a bad investment, Farkle becomes worried about what that might mean for his family.

Maya faces the Honor Board charged with cheating (off Farkle!), with Riley as her defense counsel, and Lucas as the prosecutor. At their school, Ava tries to save Auggie from the class bully.

High school is coming up and Riley is embracing change. She wants to redecorate the bay window in her room to help her grow up and launch her into high school. Maya is totally against it... this is their sacred spot and there's no way it should change.

With middle school graduation around the corner, Riley, Maya, Lucas and Farkle work together to determine what kind of legacy they want to leave at John Quincy Adams.