Having overloaded himself with tough courses for his freshman year at Pennbrook, Cory (Ben Savage) soon buckles under the pressure and runs off to Wyoming, there to seek advice and solace from his retired high school teacher Mr. Feeny (William Daniels). The visit has a profound effect on Feeny, who decides that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Meanwhile, Eric (Will Friedle) tries to develop a sensitive side in order to woo Rachel (Maitland Ward) away from Jack (Matthew Lawrence)--resulting in a surprising response from Rachel. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide