Episode Overview
As the new school year kicks off, Michael unveils his Pupil Referral Unit and welcomes back the no-nonsense teacher Nikki Boston. However, the upbeat atmosphere quickly shifts with the arrival of the disruptive Barry family, led by the fierce matriarch Carol. Her children—troublemaker Barry and his sisters Dynasty and Kacey—are soon causing chaos. After Barry provokes Jack MacAlister into a fight, Tom steps in and uncovers that Barry is romantically involved with Jack's mother, Olivia. Though Barry promises to keep things low-key for Jack’s benefit, he instead humiliates Jack by sharing an intimate video of himself with Olivia. Michael warns Barry that continued misbehavior will lead to expulsion, while Carol confronts her son in a bid to set him straight. Meanwhile, Scout’s defiant attitude irks Nikki, and when Nikki’s car goes missing, she suspects Scout might be involved—a claim Scout vehemently denies, escalating their conflict. Additionally, Michael faces skepticism