Maddie confronts a secret from her past when she runs into the real Madison Banks, a former actress Maddie screwed over to get her big break, who now wants to prove that she should be the Broadway star.

On the eve of the Tony nominations, Frank infuriates Maddie by admitting he doesn't think she'll get a Tony nod. Trying to remind a fuming Maddie just how lucky she is to have him in her life, Thelma recounts how they all met.

Maddie and Thelma clash when Thelma's womanizing ex-husband Duke comes to town. Worried she could lose her best friend and faithful assistant, an insecure Maddie will do anything to keep Thelma and Duke apart.