Greendale Community College is performing an anti-drug play at a nearby middle school. Pierce becomes very excited about performing and desires a bigger role and his behavior becomes over the top. Senor Chang comes to the rescue, making himself more admirable in the group’s eyes.

The group debates whether to add Rich, who recently started anthropology, or Senor Chang to the group. Shirley’s ex-husband arrives and she has some big news.

Abed wakes up in stop-motion animation making him believe that the group must re-discover the true meaning of Christmas. With the help of Professor Duncan, the group explores Abed’s winter wonderland and soon discovers the truth behind Abed’s madness.

It is Troy’s 21st birthday, so the group decides to hit the bars. While Britta and Jeff are drinking too many cocktails, Shirley is taking down incriminating pictures of herself, Annie is embracing her fake identity and Abed gets into a deep conversation with another Sci-Fi lover.