Terry, also known as The Toad, who just wanted to fit in, could've never imagined both the fortune and misfortune that he was about to encounter during the night. While cruising along the streets, he picks up a gorgeous blonde named Debbie Dunham. .
Debbie tells toad that she loves a man who can spin out, and suggests for him to purchase some alcohol. Toad faces a predicament, how was he going to purchase the alcohol? .
After several failing attempts, he finally gives his money to a thief who steals a bottle of booze while getting guns shots fired at him from the store owner. Meanwhile, Toad and.
Debbie drive out by the lake where they begin to drink and make love in the car. After the two take a walk down to the lake, they unfortunately come back to their car being stolen. Toad now faces another troubling situation, how was he going to tell Steve that his irresponsibility had led to his car being stolen? Luckily, he finds Steve's car in a parking lot, but unfortunately takes a few punches from the thieves before getting the car back. Despite the many mishaps The Toad encounters, he manages to get a goodnight smooch from his girl. The Toad quickly learns that he doesn't have to make up manly lies to impress a girl. By being himself, The Toad could've had a date with Debbie without facing all the troubling situations.
Steve Balander, who is a high school jock, faces a major conflict too. Steve, who has been dating his high school sweetheart Laurie, decides that it's a good idea for them to date other people while he attends college. Steve presents this issue to her because he will be three thousand miles away and will hardly get to see her, except on major holiday breaks. Steve wishes to date other people because he doesn't want to feel lonely while away. However, Laurie becomes disappointed with Steve because she loves him dearly and doesn't want to date anybody else. The couple then attends the Hop, where the heart broken Laurie doesn't want anything to do with Steve.