A British performer breaks new ground on Soul Train while another guest's antics run amuck on the set. Tessa tries her hand at producing the show and Gerald's secrets are uncovered.

Don confronts Flo about moonlighting for his competition, while the Godfather of Soul puts Soul Train on pause to reclaim his poached musicians. JT and Simone finally reconnect.

Simone steps up as JT attempts to get custody of his sister, Ruby uses her connections to impress Don, and Gerald and Don's loyalty to each other is tested.