Naomi has spent the summer dealing with the shocking news of her pregnancy and quickly discovers she doesn't have the status at college that she did in high school. Annie receives some unexpected news that keeps her in town, while Liam returns from his summer away ready to commit to Annie. Dixon finds himself without a roommate or a place to live, while an unexpected visitor tests Navid and Silver's relationship after they move in together. Adrianna comes back to town looking for redemption, which she soon learns will be hard to earn back. Ivy and Raj struggle to deal with Raj's health getting worse, while Teddy struggles with coming out to his family.

In an effort to re-gain her status, Naomi rushes a popular sorority, where she, along with Annie go through sorority games. Annie finds out a shocking secret about new guy Jeremy that could affect her future. Liam decides to keep the bar he bought on a whim and has a surprise guest from Alaska come into town, while Dixon finds an unlikely roommate in country boy Austin, which could lead to trouble. The search for Navid's sister Leila forces Navid and Silver to enlist in Adrianna for help, much to the dismay of Silver.

Naomi helps Jordan's sister, Elizabeth, out of a messy political situation, and in turn makes a deal with his mother. Teddy returns to Beverly Hills after Dixon phones him to tell him that Michela has gone missing and asks for his help to find her. When Silver and company eventually find her, she announces that she has had a miscarriage. Meanwhile, Liam asks Annie to buy the Off Shore off him, so that he can leave to Australia with Sidney. Later Adrianna performs on stage after a performance from Fall Out Boy, but the night ends in disaster.