Star

Star goes to great lengths to secure a release date for the group's album; Simone deals with bullying; Alexandra moves in with Derek; Carlotta turns to Jamal Lyon for advice on making decisions as manager.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Lee Daniels
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Karin Gist

A new label head wants the girls to re-brand their image so they'll have a shot at competing with other artists.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Chris Robinson
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Kimberly A. Harrison

Star comes face-to-face with an unexpected person from her past as she and the girls learn they'll be singing backup on a live TV performance with Noah Brooks.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Paul McCrane
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Robert Munic

Derek struggles with the truth about his fate and an opportunity for the girls to perform at the record label party is put into jeopardy.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): John Krokidas
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Jewel Coronel

Ayana is quickly reminded of the tremendous pressure she is under to make her family proud, when her father - a legendary music label executive - pays a visit to Midtown. Alex continues to be haunted by her lies to Derek; Star and Simone differ on how best to deal with Brody's mysterious return; and Noah faces a tense encounter with the police during an event thrown by the label. Meanwhile, Jahil works on a plan to debut a new duo he's discovered, featuring his nephew, Angel, and Ayanna's assistant.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Bille Woodruff
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Katie Wech

With all of the flack the label is catching from the tragic police incident, Ayanna must quickly restore Midtown's image. Desperate for a spot in the showcase, the girls work on convincing hot recording artist Joyce Sheree to sing a featured verse on one of their songs. Carlotta continues to fight for custody of Simone, a misleading photo of Noah and Alex goes viral and Cotton juggles two relationships. Meanwhile, Brody's motivation for his return to Atlanta is revealed.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Tamra Davis
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Jen Klein

Star grows jealous of Noah and Alex spending time together.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Chris Robinson
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Jewel Coronel

Carlotta enjoys spending more time with Maurice, but will stop at nothing to protect her family.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Paul McCrane
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Ester Lou Weithers

The Midtown artists put all their hard work to the test as each of them tries to prove they have what it takes to win the showcase.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Bille Woodruff
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Kimberly A. Harrison

Carlotta is devastated after the fire that resulted in someone's death. As she tries to pick up the pieces, her mother, Miss Christine (guest star Patti LaBelle), and sister, Cassie (guest star Brandy Norwood), unexpectedly show up. Meanwhile, Star struggles to hide her jealousy and feelings for Noah, while Gigi (guest star Keke Palmer) decides to do "Take 3" a favor that could put them back on the map.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Kevin Tancharoen
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Robert Munic

Charles makes a decision about Noah's upcoming tour that leaves Take 3 in a tough spot; Jahil remains committed to making sure Andy and Angel get to the top; Ayanna drops a bombshell that will have a major effect on Simone's future.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Leo Richardson

Rapper Quavo is recruited to join Midtown Sound, which causes drama with Noah, who is still harboring ill feelings towards him from their past. Meanwhile, secrets about Angel's family are revealed when his mother, Paola (guest star Alani "La La" Anthony) returns. Then, Arlene's twin sister, Charlene (guest star Nealla Gordon), visits Atlanta to learn the truth about her sister's death, and Star has a revelation about her mother's final days.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Millicent Shelton
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Katie Wech

Major competition ensues between Midtown Sound artists Take 3 and Noah Brooks when they fight for a coveted track produced by one of the industry's hottest producers. Blasts from the past are in full effect when Paola (guest star Alani "La La" Anthony) and Jahil explore their complicated history, Noah and Alex revisit their time together and Derek invites a date to the salon's reopening celebration.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Jamie Travis
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Jen Klein

Maurice brings in an old friend and regional promoter, Natalie (guest star Meagan Good), to help put the artists of Midtown Sound on the map. Competition and jealousy rise among the artists on their first gig as a collective, while Andy (guest star Elijah Kelley) struggles with his dreams versus his parents' expectations. Alex and Noah finally get Star's approval, but the relationship is tested by a run-in with groupies. Meanwhile, Cassie (guest star Brandy Norwood) offers Miss Bruce a job and Cotton makes a life-changing discovery about her past.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): John Krokidas
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Ester Lou Weithers

Next up for the Midtown Sound artists is a scheduled performance at a Pride Parade in New Orleans, but when a safety threat puts them on lockdown, they are forced to face their issues head-on. Meanwhile, Alex's mother, Rose Crane, makes a selfish surprise visit to see her daughter in light of recent news surrounding her husband. Then, Maurice's job is on the line when Ayanna returns to the label and quickly learns that Natalie, the regional promoter he's brought on, is up to no good. Also, Cotton tries to connect her identity and her past, and Derek is at odds with grandma Ruby.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Chris Robinson
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Jewel Coronel

Star, bored of being on the sidelines, grabs an opportunity to stand out. Maurice has a chance to redeem himself but faces an ultimatum that may cause more drama. Andy and Angel disagree with Jahil's management of their career.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Paul McCrane
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Moisés Zamora

Alex ditches Noah during an important event. Jahill wants to rekindle his relationship with Carlotta. Simone and Angel think about fleeing after group trouble in Take Three and a letter from ICE.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): Tamra Davis
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Kimberly A. Harrison

When egos clash, Take 3's future as a group is at risk. Noah's continued substance use jeopardizes his relationships with the people who care about him most and Simone and Angel's relationship faces the biggest test yet. Meanwhile, Ayanna undergoes a major life change and Cassie (guest star Brandy Norwood) and Carlotta's sibling feud comes to a head.

Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny
Director(s): John Krokidas
Writer(s): Lee Daniels, Tom Donaghy, Karin Gist