As prep starts on Gray Matter, Meko turns to the mentors for advice. Later, Meko grapples with the pressures of pre-production.

After weeks of stalling, Meko must make progress on the script, while a last-minute staffing change throws production for a loop.

Issa's team holds a roundtable to address creative differences on the script. Later, pushback over casting forces Meko to stand up for her vision.