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.

Nia works on her social media presence and Hattie plays house at Ida B.'s, and receives harsh feedback on her script; as Marie's relationship with Chuck becomes even more strained, things heat up with Zach at the office.

Hattie meets with a potential manager, and learns new things about being in a relationship. Nia and Ben’s shared truths bring them closer while Marie and Chuck’s secrecy pulls them further away.

Marie and Chuck set new boundaries for their relationship, and Marie makes progress on her movie with Quintrell; Hattie struggles to find a happy medium with her writers' group.

Hattie juggles working on her script, settling into a new place, and trying to make it work with Ida B. Meanwhile, Nia starts her first day on Cocoa’s Butter, and Marie questions her relationship with Chuck, played by Jevon McFerrin.

Nia weighs her options; Marie challenges the premise of Ben’s new movie idea.

Hattie learns new things about herself and her father, and Nia builds her relationship with Vanessa.

Hattie navigates office politics on her first day as a writer's PA. Marie gets hassled by her gambling mother, while Nia takes a chance on a date with her yoga client.

Nia struggles with being given stereotypical Black roles. Marie looks for answers while Hattie attempts to make her voice heard.

Hattie searches in vain for her happy place to write. Marie is pitted against the only other black executive at the studio. Nia questions whether she's on the right career path.