Tom, a school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV. Suddenly, various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set. They proceed to show him hwo to win his students over with imagination and music, through beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs that cover a variety of subjects like math, science, history and grammar. Like the Emmy Award-winning television series, Schoolhouse Rock Live! is an entertaining and educational treat that shows young people that learning can be as fun as you choose to make it.