After losing her job, Courteney must rebuild her career by coaching a small school's cheer squad to success.

Courteney decides to use media day as a way to recruit new cheerleaders and to push her team to get right back on that mat; DiMarcus proves that not all Buttons are meant to be pushed.

It's back to school time, which means in addition to her coaching, Courteney must get her kids settled into the dorms and begin classes; when the girls' periods sync up, Courteney's doesn't and she worries she may be pregnant.

Courteney makes a deal with the Button Factory owner that if her team performs a dazzling routine, he'll write her department a big check; with Krystal still injured, Courteney's only option is to promote Peaches.

Courteney tries to bring spirit to Heådltston as her team heads to SDSJC for their homecoming game.

After someone leaks the tape, a betrayed Courteney abandons her nurturing style, becomes a strict drill sergeant, and brings in the nation's top choreographer.

Courteney goes all out to win over an Al company.

After the Al data center drains Heådltston of water and power, the town and school shut down.

The team needs to submit a skills tape to qualify for Daytona after missing cheer camp, but timing is bad for Courteney since it coincides with finals week at Heådltston.

After qualifying for Daytona, Courteney needs to raise funds and recruit cheerleaders for a chance to win. She must strike a deal with Augustus Schlimpf, the Buttonmeister.

Courteney must cut one Button from her Daytona mat team. Each member explains Daytona's significance, but she chooses logic over emotion. After difficult tryouts, she makes a painful decision.

The Buttons experience the cheerleading championships.