Nerdy high schooler Ronald Miller rescues cheerleader Cindy Mancini from parental punishment after she accidentally destroys her mother's designer clothes. Ronald agrees to pay for the $1,000 outfit on one condition: that she will act as though they're a couple for an entire month. As the days pass, however, Cindy grows fond of Ronald, making him popular. But when Ronald's former best friend gets left behind, he realizes that social success isn't everything.
Can't Buy Me Love — The Beatles
Opening Titles; Ronald rides a lawnmower, cutting the grass at class-mate Cindi's house.
One Lover At a Time — Atlantic Starr
The cheerleaders practice on the football field with Ronny watching them.
Surfin' Safari — The Beach Boys
Ronald watches his father wash his car.
Certain Things Are Likely — Kissing the Pink
At the cool clique's pool party.
One for the Mockingbird — Cutting Crew
At the party, Cindi's friends compliment the outfit she stole from her mother.
Living in a Box — Living In a Box
Ronny and Cindi are at a pizza parlor; The jocks walk in; Ronny offers some pizza.
Secret Agent Man — Kipp Lennon
Ronny is with his family, getting ready for a party.
Misfit — Curiosity Killed the Cat
Ronny and Cindi at a party together.
Actress — Randy Hall
Ronny, Cindi, and their respective dates show up to the dance.
As Long As I Can Last — Randy Hall
Cindi slow dances with her date.
All Night Long — Randy Hall
Ronny shows off his dance moves, and everyone joins in.
Hearts Radio — Tim Carbone
French Kissing — Carol Chapman
Dont Wanna Be Your Fool — Britton
Fallen Hero — Steve Grisham
Dancing with Myself — Generation X