Hattie learns a lesson in balancing work and family; work leads Nia to church to clean up Zach's mess, and persuade star basketball player, Quintrell, to sign with the studio.

Marie suffers a career setback, Ben makes a shocking admission, and Nia confronts racial stereotypes in her improv class.

In a brave move to get Nia a role on Cocoa's Butter, Hattie is fired from the show. Marie holds a special birthday dinner that takes a turn when an unexpected guest arrives.