Ep 2. New Roomies

Zoey 101 season 1 episode 2, titled New Roomies, revolves around Zoey Brooks' experience with her new roommates on campus.

At the beginning of the episode, Zoey arrives at her new dorm room to find out that her assigned roommates are a boy, Chase Matthews, and a girl, Nicole Bristow. Zoey is initially disappointed as she had hoped to share the room with all girls. But, as soon as the three of them start talking, Zoey finds out that they have a lot in common and they hit it off well.

However, Zoey soon realizes that living with a boy can be quite challenging. For instance, Chase's belongings occupy the entire space and there is no room for Zoey's stuff. When Zoey tries to put up pictures of her family on the wall, Chase tells her that "boys don't like unicorns." Zoey tries to adapt to living with a boy by making compromises and accommodating his interests, but soon she realizes that she needs to assert herself too.

Meanwhile, Nicole causes some trouble for Zoey as well. Nicole is a strict vegan and constantly lectures Zoey on the benefits of veganism. Zoey tries to accommodate Nicole's dietary choices but it proves to be difficult, especially when they go out to eat. Despite their clashes over food choices, Zoey and Nicole eventually bond over their shared love for dancing.

As the episode progresses, Zoey and her roommates try to make their living arrangements work. Zoey encourages Chase to be more organized and tidy, and in turn, Chase helps Zoey deal with homesickness by building a virtual reality tour of her hometown. Nicole also learns to compromise and be more accommodating towards Zoey's choices. In the end, the three of them come up with a set of rules that would make living together easier.

New Roomies is a fun and relatable episode that depicts the challenges and rewards of living with roommates. Zoey's experience with her new roommates highlights the importance of communication, adaptability, and compromise in any living situation. The episode also explores themes such as tolerance, acceptance, and friendship. Overall, New Roomies is an enjoyable episode that is sure to resonate with viewers of all ages.