Genre: Animation / Comedy
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
Writer: Jacob Jones
Cast: Stephanie Anne Mills, Nika Futterman, Catherine Taber, Hynden Walch, Diego Luna, Steven Wright, Emile Claire Barlow, Vincent Martella, Donovan Patton, Tara Strong, Drake Bell and Miranda Cosgrove
Plot: Inside a relatively decent sized house somewhere in Toronto, Canada, a beautiful blonde girl named Cassandra (Stephanie Anne Mills) can be seen inside her bedroom sluggishly waking up to start the morning. After doing a few brief stretches, she hurries her way to the bathroom to check herself on the mirror. Scoffing at the unkept nature of her looks, she begins to extensively prim herself up, straightening up her hair and trading her pajamas for a light green t-shirt, white mini skirt with brown boots. She poses in satisfaction until her father John Novella (Donovan Patton) calls her over to the kitchen for breakfast.
During breakfast, John and his wife Stacy (Tara Strong) try to tell Cassandra that the first day of the school year will bring about a special surprise, but she reassures them that she can telegraph every surprise known to man. John is willing to believe her, but Stacy has her doubts. And as Cassandra sees her bus and heads out the door, Stacy asks John if they should’ve told her. John says that she’s old enough to figure the bigger picture out. A bit of backstory (and narration from Cassandra herself) reveals that she is a budding fashionista who has a flare for the dramatics and for being a bit of a flirt. Known for her beauty, she’s competed in several beauty pageants and is just coming off a summer where she won the Miss Muskowa tiara. When she arrives at Nixon High and skips towards the hallways, the first people she sees are her BFFs Peyton (Catherine Taber) and Summer (Hynden Welch).
The three excitedly gab on about their summer until the loud joyous cries of a unfamiliar voice emerge. Skateboarding inside the school is a more tomboyish, energetic looking girl who stops after seeing Cassandra and introduces herself as Robyn (Nika Futterman), Cassandra’s cousin. When asked what she’s doing inside the school, Robyn reveals that she and her dad moved in and transferred to this school. Not only that, she moved in next to Cassandra’s house. Cassandra is elated over her cousin joining the school and soon introduces her to Peyton and Summer. While Summer remains cordial, Robyn and Peyton begin to flirt with each other much to the others amusement. Peyton soon begins to boast about the fancy cruise she and her family went on to Maui and shows off a few selfies of her in her bikini, all of which are met with positive responses (and a nose bleed from Summer).
The bell soon rings however and the four head onward to their first class with dread. Robyn asks Cassandra why the mood between them had changed dramatically and she reveals that they are about to meet who they consider the most boring and frankly terrifying teacher in Nixon High. Mr. Everbuddy (Steven Wright). Known for his unflinching face and soul shattering share, Robyn appears unfused by this and appears ready to call his bluff, which she does throughout history class as he rails on about early civilization, whispering to her classmates calling him ‘Mr. Frozen Face’. This doesn’t go unnoticed and the two soon engage in a quick banter which ends when Robyn puts Mr. Everbuddy on his back with two simple words “Insomnia King”. The class roars in laughter and she soon becomes the talk of the school. Peyton and Summer commend her for her humor and offer to have her sit with them during lunch, an offer she accepts.
During lunch, Cassandra sees Jupiter (Diego Luna) come up to them and begins to blush mightily. When Jupiter comes up to their table, astrology book in hand, Cassandra immediately lets him sit with them without haste. Cassandra then begins to try and flirt with Jupiter, but Robyn ends up interrupting their discussion by gulping down an entire soda can and letting out a major burp, one that is met by approval by the rest of the cafeteria and Jupiter. Cassandra hides her disappointment with a laugh and a smile.
The school day comes to an end and Cassandra, Peyton and Summer begin to head over to their favorite place. The Groovy Gravy Mall. Having never been over there, Cassandra invites Robyn over to show her what it's like. When they arrive at the mall, Robyn immediately falls in love with the food aisle and begins to head over there before being told about the fashion department.
After some encouraging from Cassandra, Robyn begrudgingly heads over there and begins to look around until she sees two people around the same age as they are and learns from Peyton that they are Gideon (Drake Bell) and Sadie (Miranda Cosgrove), employees of the mall. Peyton whispers to Gideon that she should talk to 'the cute one', leading to Robyn to try and talk to Sadie. This leads to Robyn and Sadie hosting a rap battle in which Robyn dominates. Gideon watches in disapproval and is only persuaded not to stop by the look of Cassandra and Peyton's flirty eyes. Once the four girls have gotten all of their clothing, they head their separate ways for the night. When Robyn wishes Cassandra a good night, Cassandra says that she's gonna fit in just fine.
The next morning, Cassandra prepares for a new day of school when she gets a text from her phone from Robyn. Robyn reveals that a video of her roasting Mr. Everbuddy received twenty thousand hits in just one day much to her excitement. When she arrives at school, everyone gathers around to watch a proud Robyn await the arrival of the girl who posted the video. Cassandra appears stunned to learn that the most popular and beautiful girl at school Stephanie (Emile Claire Barlow) was the one who posted it.
Robyn tries to contain herself as she looks at Stephanie's body and face. Worrying for her, Cassandra tries to get involved and drag Robyn to her class. Stephanie giggles and tells her not to worry, for Robyn's in very good company, having roasted Mr. Everbuddy many times before. But never in the way she did it. Stephanie then sets up a challenge for Robyn, an arm wrestling match with Stephanie's boyfriend, the muscular football player Hugh Assonon (Vincent Martella). It appears Robyn has finally met her match until she plays the old 'bald eagle' treat and distracts Hugh long enough to fight back and win. Concerned for her well being, Cassandra finally manages to drag Robyn away from the crowd and to her class.
The rest of the day sees Cassandra try to talk to her friends and garner attention to no avail. From new clothing ideas to talking to them at lunch and even gossiping about the other girls, Cassandra seems to be completely left out in place of Robyn. The final straw comes after school when Robyn is asked to go to mall with Peyton and Summer and not Cassandra. Cassandra trudges in her room, depressed and flops onto her bed, sobbing into her pillow until her father comes in to check on her. After hearing her troubles, John begins to reminisce on how he used to be a part of his friend group until a new guy came in and took his spot. In the end, all John can tell her is to find a common ground.
The next day, Cassandra goes to confront Robyn and call her out for 'stealing' her friends away. Robyn tries to calm her down, but a crowd is watching her trying to see her 'roast' Cassandra. A back and forth argument ensues which ends with Cassandra daring Robyn to roast her if popularity is all that matters to her. Robyn sweats a bit but after looking at her cousin's face, she declines to roast her.
She admits that she never intended to get this popular and obtain her friend group. All she wanted was to fit in, something she never got to do in her old school. Cassandra is taken aback and apologizes for her behavior, admitting that she finds it hard watching her friends go with Robyn and not for her. But Peyton and Summer assure her that they will always remain friends and apologize for excluding her. The four make a vow to stay together as such for the rest of the school year, which warms the hearts of the crowd for a few seconds...until Stephanie struts into the hallways wearing a mini skirt. The crowd follows her around, much to Robyn's relief (they were starting to grate on her) and the four laugh them off.
The pilot ends with the four at the mall, enjoying some slices of pizza and soda. Cassandra and Robyn race each other to see who can finish their soda can first. In the end, it is Robyn who finishes before Cassandra and lets out a triumphant burp. Cassandra however lets out an even bigger, more gigantic belch. The four look on, shocked at first but laugh it out as Cassandra and Robyn embrace.
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