It’s the first day of 7th grade at Lucky Jr. High. Ginger’s poem, "My Future is a Pancake," accidentally ends up in Darcy’s trapper keeper. Darcy, impressed by the line "flat, round, and easily flipped" , assumes Ginger is a deep philosopher. To Ginger’s horror, Darcy invites her to sit at the "popular table" at lunch.
Dodie and Macie feel abandoned. Ginger tries to live in both worlds – advising Darcy on her crush while helping Macie rescue a wounded pigeon. Miranda sees Ginger as a threat and starts a rumor that Ginger’s poem was plagiarized from a toothpaste commercial. As Told By Ginger - Season 1
Carl discovers a used pad in the trash and tries to use it as a “humidity shield” for his lizard. Hoodsey throws up. It’s the first day of 7th grade at Lucky Jr
Ginger goes anyway, wearing her mom’s boots and feeling sophisticated. At the party, Orion spends the whole night talking about himself and tries to kiss her without asking. She freezes. Ian shows up (to "get his hoodie"), sees her distress, and loudly announces, "Mom says your curfew was 20 minutes ago. Also, Orion? You have ketchup on your chin from lunch. Embarrassing for you." Darcy, impressed by the line "flat, round, and
In the car, Ginger expects a lecture. Instead, Ian just says, "He's a loser. You're not. Don't shrink yourself for a guy who can't pronounce 'anemone.'" She cries. He doesn't tell anyone.