Aspiring screenwriter Hattie finds herself evicted, jobless, and down on her luck before she runs into the famed writer/producer Ida B., whose show, "My Bae," Hattie shaded on social media.
Hattie navigates office politics on her first day as a writer's PA, Marie gets hassled by her gambling mother, and Nia take a chance on a date with her yoga client.
Hattie searches in vain for her "happy place" to write, Marie is pitted against the only other black executive at the studio, and Nia questions whether she's on the right career path.
An earthquake shakes up the girls' relationships. Marie becomes wary of Chuck when a night watching porn together goes awry. Hattie grows more fond of Ida when she's tasked with sorting her old manuscripts, leading to a heart-to-heart.
Hattie learns a lesson in balancing work and family, and work leads Marie to church to clean up Zac's mess, and persuade a star basketball player, Quintrelle, to sign with the studio.
In improv class, Nia grapples with being given stereotypical Black roles. Incensed by Ben getting the promotion over her, Marie searches for answers, while Hattie tries to make her voice heard in the writers room.
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. Season Finale.