Lincoln is excited to stay up late with his best friend, Clyde, to watch the Rip Hardcore Midnight Marathon, but his plans are ruined when his dad institutes an early curfew; they come up with the idea to celebrate his half-birthday.
When Lincoln tries to get out of his chores on Chore Day, he and Clyde end up on a police ride-a-long, drawing unwanted attention from the notorious Custard Gang leader. Meanwhile, Dad loses all of the other kids throughout the afternoon.
We meet the Action News Team as Lincoln finds himself taken aback by a new crush. Mom and Dad attempt to befriend a doctor to avoid the astronomical medical expenses that come with having 11 children.
It's parent-teacher conference night and the Loud parents find themselves endlessly running around from class to class. Lincoln has his heart set on the Banana Split that their parents promised if the Loud kids get enough good reviews.
Lincoln and his friends get ready for the school dance. Clyde's dads are particularly excited that this might be the night Clyde has the ultimate meet-cute they've been waiting for, while Lincoln keeps striking out with his crush, Charlie.