When his teenage son Adam is involved in a tragic accident, New Orleans Judge Michael Desiato is faced with an impossible decision that will impact his family forever, test the bonds with his oldest friend Charlie and put a strain on Adam’s secret relationship with girlfriend Frannie. Dangerous crime lord Jimmy Baxter and his wife Gina Baxter’s birthday gift puts their son Rocco on a collision course with tragedy.

On the anniversary of his wife’s death, New Orleans Judge Michael Desiato and his son Adam create an alibi for the day of the accident. A favor for Michael pulls his close friends and colleagues Charlie and Lee into the web of deception. Kofi gets approached about a job.

Michael attempts to return to business as usual until he discovers that someone is blackmailing him. Jimmy Baxter and Gina Baxter remain committed to avenging their son’s death.

With pressure mounting, Michael finds an answer to keeping Carlo out of prison. While helping Adam with his relationship troubles, Charlie makes a shocking discovery.

Michael’s pursuit of the truth creates life-threatening consequences for him and for Nancy Costello, who has joined him in the hunt for his wife Robin’s murderer. Fia faces the hard reality about her family.

Adam spends the day with a dangerous new love interest, while Michael searches for his blackmailer. Lee ramps up her involvement in Kofi’s case.

Michael and Elizabeth pursue a lead in Robin’s murder case. The Baxters make arrangements to silence Eugene. Pushed by Gina and Carmine, Jimmy enters into a dangerous alliance. A tragic overdose causes a major rift with the trusted lieutenants of Big Mo.

Michael’s solution to his blackmail problem unearths deeper troubles. Eugene finds family in Big Mo’s crew. Adam’s secret is threatened to be outed by a problematic relationship.

Michael continues to use his power to obscure details of the accident as crime lord Jimmy Baxter and his wife Gina plot their revenge. Things aren’t adding up for Lt. Nancy Costello in her investigation. Bad advice leads Kofi to make a bold move. Gina strikes a deal for her son Carlo.

Complicit in multiple lies and agonized by guilt, Adam moves from one dangerous liaison to another as tensions escalate. Elizabeth steps in to protect her grandson. Family dinner at the Desiatos is plagued by secrets and lies.

Jimmy puts pressure on Michael over Carlo’s trial. At a family dinner, Adam announces his future plans. Nancy and Lee discover some cops aren’t what they seem.

Adam reels from new information about his mother’s death. Eugene tries to get justice for his family. Carlo’s trial comes to an end, but Michael and Adam’s secrets are dangerously unraveling.

Olivia’s plan to get Michael closer to the Baxters seems to be working when he gets invited to Jimmy Baxter’s 50th birthday party. There, he witnesses the return of legendary gangster Carmine Conti, the father of Gina. Eugene makes a selfless decision to repay Little Mo for his kindness, but his good deed threatens to expose massive corruption across the power structure of New Orleans.

Prompted by Olivia, Michael goes to see Jimmy Baxter, who makes him an unexpected offer. Shifting loyalties in Big Mo’s crew force her hand. Lee urges Michael for help.

Picking up in the aftermath of a terrible accident, a grieving Michael Desiato is beyond hope. After fleeing the scene, Eugene is aided by unlikely benefactors, including new Mayor Charlie Figaro, Big Mo and the police. Jimmy Baxter looks to expand his criminal empire, while Gina Baxter channels her anger over her dead son. The arrival in town of Assistant U.S. Attorney Olivia Delmont will upend Michael’s life in ways he can’t begin to imagine.

Michael Desiato resists a request from Fia, but Olivia Delmont pushes him to exploit a newfound connection. Little Mo’s deal goes sour, leaving Eugene to pick up the pieces. A face-off between Michael and Jimmy results in a startling confession.

Following the life-threatening event at the birthday party of Jimmy Baxter, Michael vows to quit aiding Olivia. A warning from Michael prompts Charlie to make an unexpected move. Little Mo gets on the wrong side of Big Mo after he helps Eugene. Nancy chases a lead connected to the murder of Michael’s wife, Robin Desiato.

Eugene escapes danger only to run headfirst into new jeopardy. Frustrated with Michael, Olivia sets her sights on an unlikely new mark. Big Mo’s triumphant opening night takes an unexpectedly dark turn.

Michael exposes shocking information that impacts everyone. A startling revelation pushes Fia to make a life-altering decision. Big Mo proposes a deal with Jimmy Baxter. Gina manipulates her father Carmine to make a move of her own.

Michael Desiato discovers a jaw-dropping secret. Olivia Delmont seizes an opportunity to push Michael to make a dangerous decision. Meanwhile, a desperate business deal hatched by Little Mo and the Desire Crew threatens Eugene and his low-key life on the run. Elizabeth shelters Michael while Big Mo’s big plans place her directly in the crosshairs of Gina.