Dalton Academy—a school of prestige, refinement and the country's wealthiest students—houses the famous F3. When "commoner" transfer student, Rachel Berry directly offends F3's leader, Quinn Fabray, she becomes their target. Mayhem ensues.

A natural disaster prompts a successful Rachel Berry to record a tribute album for the victims and enlists her old Glee club for help as she believes it will appeal to a wider audience. The only person not to respond is Quinn, leaving Rachel no choice but to seek her out.