A producer, Rachel Goldberg, works to manipulate relationships on a dating show in order to film outrageous footage as the series begins.

A family tragedy strikes one of the girls; Quinn offers a cash bonus to Jay, Shia and Rachel to create the season's villain out of the remaining girls; Rachel's old laptop falls into the wrong hands and threatens to expose intimate details of her past relationship with Jeremy.

Rachel is forced to ask her mother for financial support. Her mother agrees but the loan comes with strings attached that affect Rachel's mental well-being. Back at the mansion, Adam's best friend makes waves on set when he is asked to choose three of the women for a romantic dinner date with Adam. Meanwhile, Quinn tends to Chet after a health scare; and Lizzie discovers details about Jeremy and Rachel's history.