Season pulse
Episodes
18 episodes
Friends & Lovers
A woman moves to a new city and finds herself going head to head with some of the town's most powerful and deceitful players.
Woman To Woman
Amara puts Stephanie on notice; Atlanta’s First Lady learns a shocking secret from a rival’s past; Bella makes a bold play to get what she wants; and Rondell meets an intriguing ally in her fight to save her restaurant.
Welcome to Birmingham
Stephanie continues her quest to repay Amara; Rondell falls out of favor with Senior, and Bella develops a new strategy.
Reap What You Sew
Stephanie and Evan join forces for their own self-interest while Titus embarks on a mission that could jeopardize his entire career.
Killing Me Softly
A newcomer to Atlanta carries out a nefarious plan; Stephanie deals from the bottom of the deck to get what she wants.
What About Your Friends
Stephanie is a force to be reckoned with at a Women's Empowerment Summit; Bella forges an alliance with Rod.
Poison Wine
Stephanie makes an accusation and vows to get revenge; Bella navigates Rod and Evan; Amara forms an unlikely partnership that compels Titus to make questionable moves; Senior suffers a health setback; Carly takes a leap of faith with Lori.
Backstabbers
Stephanie and Irene conspire against Rondell; Titus takes matters into his own hands.
Giving Up
Stephanie finds a way to put her enemies at bay. The highly anticipated Anniversary Celebration at Thelma's Place ends sooner than expected.
Ex-Factor
The Barnes have a big surprise for the Carlisles, forcing Stephanie and Evan to fight fire with fire; Amara receives backlash at work for her prior indiscretions.
The Thrill Is Gone
Evan and Rondell demand justice from Greg; Titus and Amara work to reconcile; Stephanie pushes back against Greg's cousin Natasha.
Since I Lost My Baby
Stephanie closes in on Evan, Hunter, and Titus; Evan and Rondell are greeted with a blast from their past; Evan and Bella endure the worst nightmare of their lives.
You Owe Me
Amara sets a trap; Stephanie gathers new evidence.
Blood on the Dance Floor
Stephanie issues an ultimatum; Evan betrays an ally; Amara baits a witness; Damian takes a stand.
Hit 'em Up
Rondell and Evan join forces to save Thelma's Place; an unlikely suspect comes forth as Senior's killer; Amara is taken off guard; Stephen and Hunter release their fury; Perla gets revenge
