Leather jackets as signs of not being boyfriend/girlfriend material, behind the scenes of a make out scene, actor banned from set, art imitating life, discovering childhood diary with hidden crush, benefits of Boost Infinite, Purdue Global, eBay's authenticity guarantee, and Mini Bar Delivery, teenage crushes and growing up, missing Rachel and keeping secrets, unexpected encounter in the red light district, Eric's storyline and 'Tis the Grinch Holiday Talk Show, analyzing a performance, funny sweater moments and dating experiences, dating, martinis, and A Few Good Men, alternative endings and invasive press coverage, high school categorization and personal experiences, mugs, coffee, and gratitude.
Leather jackets in the BMW universe may signify "not boyfriend/girlfriend material."
Rider's acting coach was banned from set due to undisclosed reasons.
Will's real-life argument with his parents mirrors an episode of the show.
Danielle uncovers her childhood crush on Rider through her old diary.
Deep dives
Sean goes on a date with Dana Pruitt
Sean goes on a date with Dana Pruitt, but she asks him for permission to go on a second date with Corey.
Corey goes on a date with Dana Pruitt
Corey goes on a date with Dana Pruitt, leaving Sean feeling confused and jealous.
Eric considers applying for a news internship
Eric considers applying for a news internship at a TV station, causing tension with Mr. Williams and Mr. Turner.
Sean and Corey discuss their respective dates
Sean and Corey discuss their experiences with their respective dates, with Sean feeling uncertain and Corey feeling excited.
Sean and Dana bond over their fears and agree to a second date
Sean sets up a picnic for Dana in the snow and opens up about his feelings for her. Dana admits that she is afraid of getting involved with Sean, but he reassures her that he genuinely likes her and wants to be with her. They both express their fears and decide to give their budding relationship a chance, sealing it with a handshake.
Eric lands an internship at the news station
Eric attends an interview for an internship at a news station and initially doubts his chances. However, he bumps into the station manager, Pat Darby, who reveals that Eric got the job because he was genuine and expressed his passion for the opportunity. Eric is overjoyed and excited to start his internship.
Cory defends nice girls and asks Dana for a second date
Cory confronts Dana, who believes that nice guys like him end up with flashy girls. He tells her that she initially went out with him because he was nice, but now she sees that he also has a dark and edgy side. Dana smiles and agrees to a second date with Cory, showcasing the potential for a deeper connection between them.
Leather jackets are an important talisman in the BMW universe, but this episode might reveal their true role: signs of “not boyfriend/girlfriend material.”
Rider takes us behind the scenes of a make out scene with an actor he’s known since he was 8 years old, and while the memories start to flow, he also fills us in on why his acting coach got banned from being on set!
Plus, Will experiences another instance of art imitating life, when Eric’s news station dilemma mimics an argument he had with his REAL parents!
And as if that’s not enough, Danielle discovers her childhood diary, and dives deeper into her hidden crush on Rider…