Simone opens up to Amara when her integrity is questioned; Damon returns and gives some sound advice to JR; Lando is skeptical about his future possibilities; Marcus wants to do everything he can for Noah but is met with some resistance.

Simone and the Bringston tennis team work together to make the biggest decision of their season; the Lions take on their biggest rival for the conference championship; Cam goes to JR with a serious situation; Nate faces a difficult decision.

Simone pushes the tennis team a bit too hard and suffers the consequences; Amara clashes with Nate about new campus safety measures.

Simone has to choose between the most important things in her life; Nate's cousin reaches out, which brings up some very raw emotions resulting in a heart-to-heart with Lando; Keisha comes up with a plan to help JR.

Simone gets ready to face one of the toughest matches of her career as the team comes up with an idea to get student support for the tennis team; JR finds a sponsor for the club team, but not everyone is on board with the choice; Keisha has an idea.

Simone and JR become inspired by the importance of legacy and have new ideas about their futures; Cam and Keisha hit a crossroad in their relationship; Nate stumbles upon something she was not meant to find; Marcus holds a wellness event.

Simone leads up the PKZ voter registration drive and chooses an unexpected partner; JR confides in Keisha; Gabi tells Cam that she is worried about JR.

Simone struggles with a crisis as Thea returns to Bringston; Keisha goes to JR for advice; Lando learns more about the history of KEK.

As Homecoming week continues, Simone grapples with her role on the tennis team and Thea receives some upsetting news. With Coach Marcus nowhere to be found, an interim coach steps in which creates conflict for Damon and JR as they try to win their most important game. Keisha throws herself into raising funds for Bringston in the hopes of helping to keep her chosen family together, while Cam makes a decision that could have major consequences. Meanwhile, Amara finds herself back in the spotlight with a surprising career opportunity.

As midterms loom at Bringston, Simone has a lot on her mind and ends up having a heart-to-heart with her line sisters; Damon is confused by his midterm grades and finds a creative solution to his situation; Cam is stuck in a precarious position.

When Simone is forced to fight for her spot on the tennis team, she encounters an unlikely adversary on the court; JR and Lando pitch the board to bring baseball back to Bringston; Cam makes a huge gamble resulting in a visit from Big Hank.

Simone is determined to return to tennis as a champion; JR thinks Noah may be hiding something; Gabi joins Cam at the recording studio and makes a discovery.

As Simone and the Bringston tennis team travel to their tournament, prepared to dominate, an unexpected encounter puts them in danger. Damon ponders his next move in one area of his life while dealing with a new baseball rival that ends up proving useful. Meanwhile, Nathaniel is presented with a challenge that she is unsure if she should accept, and Keisha works vigorously to appease her professor, which is met with grim consequences.

During Homecoming week, Simone, and Thea get ready to compete in a professional tournament and face opponents that challenge them in different ways. With the encouragement of JR, Damon tries to reveal how much he wants to share with his mother. Coach Marcus is spiraling out of control and reveals a big secret leaving the team once again divided. Keisha is ready to face her fears and is afraid she may be too late but is ready to fight for what she wants. Meanwhile, Amara comes up with a plan to help Bringston, but things don't go as she hoped.

Still not getting the sisterhood bond she craves from the tennis team, Simone’s interest in joining a sorority grows, but she runs into some roadblocks. Marcus tasks Damon and JR with hosting a potential top baseball recruit, but unexpected tension between the two messes up everything. Nate puts a more inclusive spin on an annual Black History Month event that not everyone is thrilled about. Thea’s desire to return to the court forces her to decide on the best course for her career. Meanwhile, Amara and Marcus meet resistance when they try to speak their truths.

Simone is trying to break her long-running tennis curse by acing her presentation and dealing with boy drama, but a blast from her past brings its own drama. Damon and Thea are all set for a weekend away until the pressure of the high-stakes game and interview messes with their plans. Marcus learns some disappointing news and turns to Amara (Kelly Jenrette) for support. Meanwhile, Cam plays matchmaker for JR, and a visit from a dance alum raises the bar for Keisha, and she’s not sure how to handle the pressure.

Once again, Simone’s world has been rocked, leaving her no choice but to stand up for herself with her support system fighting right by her side. Damon is at a personal low, but things get worse when a salacious rumor circulates about him and the baseball team. Keisha’s dance trajectory hits a major roadblock leaving everyone to rally around her. JR reflects on his friendship when Cam shows interest in KEK. Meanwhile, Amara struggles with trying to balance being president and being an aunt.

Simone struggles with trying to balance her new “duties” and her loyalty to Nate, leaving her to question if she made the right decision. Marcus sees that Thea is struggling on the court and offers her help in an unexpected way. Damon tries to keep the baseball team focused as they inch closer to a big achievement. Meanwhile, Cam isn’t sure if pledging is for him, leaving JR to reevaluate the fraternity’s strategy.

Keisha works hard on choreographing the Masquerade Dance but takes out her frustrations on Cam; Simone hosts a PKZ alum and is faced with thinking about her future; Damon regrets following JR's advice.

As Simone preps for the exhibition match, she is presented with unexpected obstacles; JR stands up for Cam in an unusual way; Damon gets advice from an unlikely source as he struggles with an important interview.

Simone is concerned about changes taking place at Bringston and wants to bring attention to the issues, but things don't go as expected; Marcus seeks advice from an unlikely source; JR makes a decision about his future.

Nate urges Simone to let Amara know what is going on with her health; Amara surprises everyone and returns to Bringston for Thanksgiving; Marcus tries to bond with Noah; Cam wonders if Keisha and JR are spending too much time together.

Simone is excited to move into her dorm and start navigating life on her own terms, but her past choices present unexpected setbacks. Eager to turn the baseball team around, Damon and Coach Marcus are thrown an even bigger curve ball than they were anticipating. Meanwhile, Amara faces the consequences of her actions, and what that means for her future.

With everything Simone is trying to balance, she starts to crack but finds the motivation to keep going from a group assignment with Damon and Thea. Damon struggles to bond with the team, but with the help of JR, Damon does something that scares him and gets him back on track. Keisha wrestles with letting go of her dream, while Cam's dream may be over before it even started. Meanwhile, Coach Marcus witnesses what the cost of being a whistleblower is having on Amara.

Simone and the gang rally around Amara as she struggles with what to do next as new information comes to light. Coach Marcus is excited about the all-HBCU baseball game he put together until an old teammate stirs up bad memories that could possibly derail everything. As Damon, JR and the team are focused on the game, they are faced with some challenging guests and new adversaries. Thea has a close call with danger which costs her one relationship and brings a potential new one into her life. Meanwhile, Simone struggles to explain to Jordan her friendship "break-up" with Damon.