Trish books Austin the cover of a popular teen magazine, but when the journalist shows up, everyone realizes Trish has embellished Austin's hobbies, skills and interests. The gang has to find a way to keep the journalist impressed while not getting Austin into trouble.

Austin writes a song about a girl and after it becomes a musical sensation, fans begin to question who it’s about. In response, Val sues Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez, claiming that the song was stolen from her newest artist and the matter heads to court where the foursome decides to represent themselves.

To raise money for Ally's charity, Austin agrees to be in a date auction. Dez says that he thought Ally would be upset at Austin going on a date with another girl, even though she said they are 'just friends'. But then a girl pledges $3,000 to go on a date with Austin, Ally gets into the auction herself. Ally pledges $3,001 to go on a date with Austin but gets beaten by the same girl by $5,000.

Austin disappears before his performance on "Video Countdown Live"; the group finds out that Brooke is holding him hostage until he writes her a song.

A mystery unfurls when Ally’s songbook is stolen from her school’s ’70s-themed party and the gang sets out in search of the culprit.