In the fourth-season opener, the guys worry about competition from British boy bands. They think hiring a new music manager will help, but they clash over whom to hire, causing a schism within the band.

Lucy makes a hit album based on her breakup with Kendall. Elsewhere, James starts a rumor about recording a duet with Cher Lloyd.

Logan pretends to be sick and then has a medical emergency. Meanwhile, Carlos and James lie about a theft at Rocque Records; and Kendall tries to keep Jo in the dark about Lucy's return.