Episodes
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Put Up or Shut Up
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IT’S NOW OR NEVER – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is feeling the pressure and knows he needs to have the game of his life as he is still trying to follow his dream of playing football. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) makes a risky choice when it comes to football. Olivia (Samantha Logan) attends a new Narcotics Anonymous in search of a sponsor but is worried about making the wrong choice. Coop (Bre-Z) reveals some information to Layla (Greta Onieogou) about Layla’s dad. Meanwhile, Billy (Tay Diggs) and Laura (Monet Mazur) are...IT’S NOW OR NEVER – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is feeling the pressure and knows he needs to have the game of his life as he is still trying to follow his dream of playing football. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) makes a risky choice when it comes to football. Olivia (Samantha Logan) attends a new Narcotics Anonymous in search of a sponsor but is worried about making the wrong choice. Coop (Bre-Z) reveals some information to Layla (Greta Onieogou) about Layla’s dad. Meanwhile, Billy (Tay Diggs) and Laura (Monet Mazur) are shocked when they hear what Jordan has been keeping from them. Cody Christian and Karimah Westbrook also star. David McWhirter directed the episode written by John A. Norris (#310). Original airdate 4/19/2021. -
Testify
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MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is upset with Olivia (Samantha Logan), which leaves him to face some difficult truths of his own. Olivia makes things even worse, leaving Billy (Taye Diggs), Laura (Monet Mazur) and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) worried. Billy is in search of a kicker and holds school tryouts and is surprised at who the number one candidate turns out to be. Meanwhile, Montes (guest star Alexandra Barreto) gives Asher (Cody Christian) a tough choice about his football career and Coop (Bre-Z)...MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is upset with Olivia (Samantha Logan), which leaves him to face some difficult truths of his own. Olivia makes things even worse, leaving Billy (Taye Diggs), Laura (Monet Mazur) and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) worried. Billy is in search of a kicker and holds school tryouts and is surprised at who the number one candidate turns out to be. Meanwhile, Montes (guest star Alexandra Barreto) gives Asher (Cody Christian) a tough choice about his football career and Coop (Bre-Z) makes a decision about school after talking with her mom. Greta Onieogou and Karimah Westbrook also star. Ryan Zargoza directed the episode written by Robert D. Doty & Micah Cyrus (#309). Original airdate 4/12/2021. -
Canceled
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FRESH START – With Homecoming King and Queen nominations being announced, neither Spencer (Daniel Ezra) nor Coop (Bre-Z) seem to be in a celebratory mood with everything going on. Laura (Monet Mazur) notices that Olivia (Samantha Logan) has become more withdrawn and allows Olivia and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) to both take a mental health day and get some much-needed twin bonding time. Things get heated with Layla (Greta Onieogou) and Olivia (Samantha Logan), leaving Olivia to get some much-needed clarity. Meanwhile,...FRESH START – With Homecoming King and Queen nominations being announced, neither Spencer (Daniel Ezra) nor Coop (Bre-Z) seem to be in a celebratory mood with everything going on. Laura (Monet Mazur) notices that Olivia (Samantha Logan) has become more withdrawn and allows Olivia and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) to both take a mental health day and get some much-needed twin bonding time. Things get heated with Layla (Greta Onieogou) and Olivia (Samantha Logan), leaving Olivia to get some much-needed clarity. Meanwhile, Billy (Taye Diggs) is frustrated with the interim principal’s new rules, leaving Spencer to come up with a game plan with a little help from Grace (Karimah Westbrook). Monet Mazur and Cody Christian also star. Avi Youabian directed the episode written by Jameal Turner & Cam’ron Moore. (#308). Original airdate 3/8/2021. -
Roll the Dice
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GETTING THINGS CLEARED UP – With Coop (Bre-Z) performing in Las Vegas, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) and some of the gang take a road trip to see her and Layla (Greta Onieogou) on tour. Layla is nervous to see Spencer and admit how she is feeling towards him, and surprisingly Spencer also gets a little clarity on his feelings. Olivia (Samantha Logan) surprises the group last minute, but she notices that Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) and Simone (guest star Geffri Maya) are acting suspicious, so she enlists Spencer’s help to see what...GETTING THINGS CLEARED UP – With Coop (Bre-Z) performing in Las Vegas, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) and some of the gang take a road trip to see her and Layla (Greta Onieogou) on tour. Layla is nervous to see Spencer and admit how she is feeling towards him, and surprisingly Spencer also gets a little clarity on his feelings. Olivia (Samantha Logan) surprises the group last minute, but she notices that Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) and Simone (guest star Geffri Maya) are acting suspicious, so she enlists Spencer’s help to see what they are up to. Meanwhile, with the urging of Coop, Patience (Chelsea Tavares) tries stand up for herself, but JP (guest star Ray Campbell) has other plans leaving Patience stunned when she discovers the reason why. Taye Diggs, Cody Christian, Monet Mazur and Karimah Westbrook also star. Dawn Wilkinson directed the episode written by Mike Herro & David Strauss (#307). Original airdate 3/1/2021. -
Teenage Love
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REFLECTION – With everything that has been going on, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) needs some alone time to clear his head and decides to go to the family cabin, but he gets a surprise instead from his friends. Grateful for support, everyone seems to be having fun, until secrets come out. Coop (Bre-Z) is still reeling from everything Spencer said and turns to Patience (Chelsea Tavares) for guidance. Meanwhile, Billy (Taye Diggs) shows up to the house to do a few repairs, but when things go awry, Billy and Laura (Monet Mazur), work...REFLECTION – With everything that has been going on, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) needs some alone time to clear his head and decides to go to the family cabin, but he gets a surprise instead from his friends. Grateful for support, everyone seems to be having fun, until secrets come out. Coop (Bre-Z) is still reeling from everything Spencer said and turns to Patience (Chelsea Tavares) for guidance. Meanwhile, Billy (Taye Diggs) shows up to the house to do a few repairs, but when things go awry, Billy and Laura (Monet Mazur), work together to fix the problem. Cody Christian, Michael Evans Behling, Samantha Logan, Greta Onieogou and Karimah Westbrook also star. Nikhil Paniz directed the episode written by Lorna Osunsanmi & Carrie Gutenberg. (#306). Original airdate 2/22/2021. -
How Come
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TIME TO TELL THE TRUTH – After Spencer (Daniel Ezra) gets some sage advice, he and the team rally around Chris (guest star Spence Moore II) to help him with his trauma, leaving Spencer to realize it’s time to be honest. Laura (Monet Mazur) grows concerned about Olivia’s (Samantha Logan) sobriety when she notices a change in her behavior, resulting in Laura doing something that could jeopardize their relationship. Jordan (Michael Evan Behling) is eager to get back on the field leaving him torn on what to do. Meanwhile,...TIME TO TELL THE TRUTH – After Spencer (Daniel Ezra) gets some sage advice, he and the team rally around Chris (guest star Spence Moore II) to help him with his trauma, leaving Spencer to realize it’s time to be honest. Laura (Monet Mazur) grows concerned about Olivia’s (Samantha Logan) sobriety when she notices a change in her behavior, resulting in Laura doing something that could jeopardize their relationship. Jordan (Michael Evan Behling) is eager to get back on the field leaving him torn on what to do. Meanwhile, Layla (Greta Onieogou) hits a dead end with her lawsuit, so Patience (Chelsea Tavares) takes matters into her own hands knowing Coop (Bre-Z) won’t be happy when she finds out. Taye Diggs, Cody Christian, Karimah Westbrook also star. Kelli Williams directed the episode written by Robert D. Doty (#305). Original airdate 2/8/2021. -
My Mind's Playing Tricks On Me
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SELF-DISCOVERY – Following Layla’s (Greta Onieogou) advice to see a therapist, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) tries to get to the root of his problem, which leads to a shocking revelation. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) grows concerned about Simone’s (guest star Geffri Maya) behavior, but when he learns the reason why, he tries to be supportive in the way she needs. Even though Asher (Cody Christian) is still suspended, he tries to prove himself to Montes (guest star Alexandra Barreto) and earn a potential place somehow on the...SELF-DISCOVERY – Following Layla’s (Greta Onieogou) advice to see a therapist, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) tries to get to the root of his problem, which leads to a shocking revelation. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) grows concerned about Simone’s (guest star Geffri Maya) behavior, but when he learns the reason why, he tries to be supportive in the way she needs. Even though Asher (Cody Christian) is still suspended, he tries to prove himself to Montes (guest star Alexandra Barreto) and earn a potential place somehow on the team. Meanwhile, Coop (Bre-Z) wants to make a music video and turns to the community to help, while Layla and her dad face off about Patience (Chelsea Tavares). Taye Diggs, Monet Mazur, Samantha Logan and Karimah Westbrook also star. Kelli Williams directed the episode written by Jameal Turner. (#304). Original airdate 2/8/2021. -
High Expectations
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FEELING THE PRESSURE – With the first game of the season coming up, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) starts to feel the pressure on and off the field. Spencer decides to confide in Layla (Greta Onieogou) who might have a helpful suggestion. Now that Spencer and Billy (Taye Diggs) are gone, Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) realizes he needs to step up. Asher (Cody Christian) keeps trying to talk to Olivia (Samantha Logan) about the summer, but she does everything she can to avoid the issue. Meanwhile, Coop (Bre-Z) is unconvinced that...FEELING THE PRESSURE – With the first game of the season coming up, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) starts to feel the pressure on and off the field. Spencer decides to confide in Layla (Greta Onieogou) who might have a helpful suggestion. Now that Spencer and Billy (Taye Diggs) are gone, Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) realizes he needs to step up. Asher (Cody Christian) keeps trying to talk to Olivia (Samantha Logan) about the summer, but she does everything she can to avoid the issue. Meanwhile, Coop (Bre-Z) is unconvinced that Tyrone’s sister, Mo (guest star Erica Peeples) has good intentions, and maybe she is just paranoid, especially when she learns of some key information pertaining to Spencer. Monet Mazur, Karimah Westbrook and Chelsea Tavares also star. Kristin Windell directed the episode written by John A. Norris. (#303). Original airdate 2/1/2021. -
How to Survive in South Central
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NEW BEGINNINGS – Both Spencer (Daniel Ezra) and Billy (Taye Diggs) are not getting the hero’s welcome they expected from the football team and quickly realize they need to adjust their style and start earning the team’s trust first. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) is surprised at who the new football coach at Beverly turns out to be and that his starting quarterback position is threatened when the coach starts shaking things up. Coop (Bre-Z) and Layla (Greta Onieogou) get into an argument over Coop’s tour paycheck, which...NEW BEGINNINGS – Both Spencer (Daniel Ezra) and Billy (Taye Diggs) are not getting the hero’s welcome they expected from the football team and quickly realize they need to adjust their style and start earning the team’s trust first. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) is surprised at who the new football coach at Beverly turns out to be and that his starting quarterback position is threatened when the coach starts shaking things up. Coop (Bre-Z) and Layla (Greta Onieogou) get into an argument over Coop’s tour paycheck, which leads Layla to discover why Patience (Chelsea Tavares) left the tour early. Meanwhile, Asher (Cody Christian) is keeping a secret from Olivia (Samantha Logan) that could jeopardize their relationship. Monet Mazur and Karimah Westbrook also star. Michael Schultz directed the episode written by Mike Herro & David Strauss. (#302). Original airdate 1/25/2021. -
Seasons Pass
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SEASON PREMIERE – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) finds himself on the defense after an interview he gave comes out, upsetting his old teammates and emotions get the best of them. Coop (Bre-Z) and Layla (Greta Onieogou) return from tour, but while Coop tries to figure out what happened with Patience (Chelsea Tavares), she tries to learn why Tyrone’s sister is back. Billy (Taye Diggs) is excited for a fresh start at South Crenshaw High, but he must confront something from his past first that could be a roadblock to his success. ...SEASON PREMIERE – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) finds himself on the defense after an interview he gave comes out, upsetting his old teammates and emotions get the best of them. Coop (Bre-Z) and Layla (Greta Onieogou) return from tour, but while Coop tries to figure out what happened with Patience (Chelsea Tavares), she tries to learn why Tyrone’s sister is back. Billy (Taye Diggs) is excited for a fresh start at South Crenshaw High, but he must confront something from his past first that could be a roadblock to his success. Meanwhile, Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) and Simone (guest star GeffriMaya) struggle with saying goodbye to someone they love. Samantha Logan, Cody Christian, Monet Mazur and Karimah Westbrook also star. Michael Schultz directed the episode written by Nkechi Okoro Carroll. (#301). Original airdate 1/18/2021. -
Decisions
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SEASON FINALE – When Spencer (Daniel Ezra) hears that South Crenshaw may turn into a magnet school, he and his friends decide to do something about it, but he might have bigger problems to worry about. Billy (Taye Diggs) makes a decision about his future that surprises everyone. Layla (Greta Onieogou) is focused on trying to get Coop (Bre-Z) a tour for the summer but isn’t having much luck, so she comes up with a different strategy that makes everyone happy. Asher (Cody Christian) has an opportunity to spend the summer with...SEASON FINALE – When Spencer (Daniel Ezra) hears that South Crenshaw may turn into a magnet school, he and his friends decide to do something about it, but he might have bigger problems to worry about. Billy (Taye Diggs) makes a decision about his future that surprises everyone. Layla (Greta Onieogou) is focused on trying to get Coop (Bre-Z) a tour for the summer but isn’t having much luck, so she comes up with a different strategy that makes everyone happy. Asher (Cody Christian) has an opportunity to spend the summer with his mom but isn’t sure if he should go. Meanwhile, Olivia (Samantha Logan) struggles with what she will do over the summer and Jordan (Michael Evans) makes a Hail Mary in his personal life. Monet Mazur and Karimah Westbrook also star. Michael Schultz directed the episode written by Nkechi Okoro Carroll & Carrie Gutenberg (#216). Original airdate 3/9/2020. -
Stakes Is High
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GOING AFTER WHAT YOU WANT – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) goes against Billy’s (Taye Diggs) wish and goes around him to get what he wants. Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Asher (Cody Christian) are both guilt ridden for different reasons when it comes to Billy and the position he now finds himself in. Layla (Greta Onieogou) continues to help Coop (Bre-Z) with her music which helps Coop receive an offer that she wasn’t expecting. Meanwhile, Jordan (Michael Evans) does something to try and make things easier for Simone (guest star...GOING AFTER WHAT YOU WANT – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) goes against Billy’s (Taye Diggs) wish and goes around him to get what he wants. Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Asher (Cody Christian) are both guilt ridden for different reasons when it comes to Billy and the position he now finds himself in. Layla (Greta Onieogou) continues to help Coop (Bre-Z) with her music which helps Coop receive an offer that she wasn’t expecting. Meanwhile, Jordan (Michael Evans) does something to try and make things easier for Simone (guest star Geffri Maya). Monet Mazur and Karimah Westbrook also star. David Crabtree directed the episode written by Mike Herro & David Strauss & J. Stone Alston (#215). Original airdate 3/2/2020. -
Who Shot Ya
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A VILLAGE – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is worried Coop (Bre-Z) isn’t taking everything seriously and asks Layla (Greta Onieogou) for her help. Olivia (Samantha Logan) questions whether she did the right thing by going to Billy (Taye Diggs) about Asher (Cody Christian), leaving Billy to have to make a tough choice in order to protect his team. Coop is feeling smothered by everyone and makes a tough decision about her potential future. Meanwhile, Laura (Monet Mazur) knows Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) has a big heart but is...A VILLAGE – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is worried Coop (Bre-Z) isn’t taking everything seriously and asks Layla (Greta Onieogou) for her help. Olivia (Samantha Logan) questions whether she did the right thing by going to Billy (Taye Diggs) about Asher (Cody Christian), leaving Billy to have to make a tough choice in order to protect his team. Coop is feeling smothered by everyone and makes a tough decision about her potential future. Meanwhile, Laura (Monet Mazur) knows Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) has a big heart but is concerned about his relationship with Simone (guest star Geffri Maya). Nikhil Paniz directed the episode written by Michael Bhim & Cam’ron Moore (#214). Original airdate 2/24/2020. -
The Art of Peer Pressure
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SPEAKING UP – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is ready to get back to football in order to impress recruiters, but he must prove to Billy (Taye Diggs) and Grace (Karimah Westbrook) he is not pushing himself before he is ready. Layla (Greta Onieogou) is excited about her and Coop’s (Bre-Z) music, but Coop is distracted about what is going on in the streets. Olivia (Samantha Logan) struggles in believing Asher (Cody Christian) and turns to Billy for help. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) does the right thing and steps up in a big way to...SPEAKING UP – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is ready to get back to football in order to impress recruiters, but he must prove to Billy (Taye Diggs) and Grace (Karimah Westbrook) he is not pushing himself before he is ready. Layla (Greta Onieogou) is excited about her and Coop’s (Bre-Z) music, but Coop is distracted about what is going on in the streets. Olivia (Samantha Logan) struggles in believing Asher (Cody Christian) and turns to Billy for help. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) does the right thing and steps up in a big way to help a friend. Meanwhile, as the District Attorney’s race is almost over, Laura (Monet Mazur) tries not to get sidetracked by her opponents smear campaign. David McWhirter directed the episode written by Jameal Turner & Micah Cyrus (#213). Original airdate 2/17/2020. -
Only Time Will Tell
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DETERMINATION – Billy (Taye Diggs) and Grace (Karimah Westbrook) are concerned that Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is going to push himself too hard before he is ready, which could make things worse for Spencer in the long run. Determined to secure their football future, Spencer, Darnell (guest star Abraham D. Juste) and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) decide to go on a college football visit, but Darnell’s chance might be taken away by someone close to him. Asher’s (Cody Christian) teammates and Olivia (Samantha Logan) have been...DETERMINATION – Billy (Taye Diggs) and Grace (Karimah Westbrook) are concerned that Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is going to push himself too hard before he is ready, which could make things worse for Spencer in the long run. Determined to secure their football future, Spencer, Darnell (guest star Abraham D. Juste) and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) decide to go on a college football visit, but Darnell’s chance might be taken away by someone close to him. Asher’s (Cody Christian) teammates and Olivia (Samantha Logan) have been noticing a difference in Asher’s performance and attitude on and off the field, leaving them to wonder why he is pushing himself so hard. Meanwhile, Layla (Greta Onieogou) thinks she knows what she wants to do with her future and needs Coop (Bre-Z) to do it. Kelli Williams directed the episode written by John A. Norris (#212). Original airdate 2/10/2020. -
Tha Crossroads
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THE TURNING POINT – With Spencer (Daniel Ezra) in bad shape, Grace (Karimah Westbrook), Billy (Taye Diggs), Laura (Monet Mazur), Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Layla (Greta Onieogou) rush to his side. Knowing there is a big decision he needs to make, the community from both Crenshaw and Beverly Hills rally around him to show support. In the meantime, Spencer asks Coop (Bre-Z) to do him a favor, but somehow things go from bad to worse. Elsewhere, Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) and his teammates step up to help Billy out while he...THE TURNING POINT – With Spencer (Daniel Ezra) in bad shape, Grace (Karimah Westbrook), Billy (Taye Diggs), Laura (Monet Mazur), Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Layla (Greta Onieogou) rush to his side. Knowing there is a big decision he needs to make, the community from both Crenshaw and Beverly Hills rally around him to show support. In the meantime, Spencer asks Coop (Bre-Z) to do him a favor, but somehow things go from bad to worse. Elsewhere, Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) and his teammates step up to help Billy out while he is tending to other matters. Ryan Zaragoza directed the episode written by Robert D. Doty & Lorna Osunsanmi (#211). Original airdate 2/3/2020. -
Protect Ya Neck
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INSIDE THE BUBBLE – With Tyrone (guest star Demetrius Shipp Jr.) back on the streets, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is being a little overly protective of Coop (Bre-Z) and Laura (Monet Mazur) and finds himself in uncharted territory. Olivia (Samantha Logan) is nervous about her upcoming SoLA Muse Cotillion and tries to lean on Asher (Cody Christian), but he seems more focused on football than ever. Coop and Patience (guest star Chelsea Tavares) are trying to get back into a rhythm, but things get worse when Coop’s jealous streak...INSIDE THE BUBBLE – With Tyrone (guest star Demetrius Shipp Jr.) back on the streets, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is being a little overly protective of Coop (Bre-Z) and Laura (Monet Mazur) and finds himself in uncharted territory. Olivia (Samantha Logan) is nervous about her upcoming SoLA Muse Cotillion and tries to lean on Asher (Cody Christian), but he seems more focused on football than ever. Coop and Patience (guest star Chelsea Tavares) are trying to get back into a rhythm, but things get worse when Coop’s jealous streak comes out. Meanwhile, Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) alerts Billy (Taye Diggs) about what he sees on social media that makes Billy worry a little. Jalyn Hall, Karimah Westbrook and Greta Onieogou also star. Dawn Wilkinson directed the episode written by Mike Herro & David Strauss (#210). Original airdate 1/27/2020. -
One of Them Nights
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RE-CLAIM YOUR LIFE – Dillon (Jalyn Hall) is mad that Spencer (Daniel Ezra) hasn’t been around, so Spencer tries to make it up to him by having him help sell tickets for Coop’s (Bre-Z) show, but they find themselves confronted by the police instead. Elsewhere, Coop is shook when faced with Tyrone (guest star Demetrius Shipp Jr.), but luckily she knows Preach (guest star Kareem J. Grimes) is in her corner. Billy (Taye Diggs) tries to force Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) and Olivia (Samantha Logan) to hang out with him and...RE-CLAIM YOUR LIFE – Dillon (Jalyn Hall) is mad that Spencer (Daniel Ezra) hasn’t been around, so Spencer tries to make it up to him by having him help sell tickets for Coop’s (Bre-Z) show, but they find themselves confronted by the police instead. Elsewhere, Coop is shook when faced with Tyrone (guest star Demetrius Shipp Jr.), but luckily she knows Preach (guest star Kareem J. Grimes) is in her corner. Billy (Taye Diggs) tries to force Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) and Olivia (Samantha Logan) to hang out with him and make memories, but all doesn’t go to plan, giving Olivia an idea on reporting injustices. Meanwhile, Layla (Great Onieogou) bonds with a new friend who understands what she is going through, but she realizes that Spencer and Olivia are there for her, too. Cody Christian, Monet Mazur and Karimah Westbrook also star. Erica Watson directed the episode written by Jameal Turner & Cam’ron Moore (#209). Original airdate 1/20/2020. -
Life Goes On
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DECISIONS – With everything going on Spencer (Daniel Ezra) can’t get excited about his football ranking and gets some guidance from Layla (Greta Onieogou), who in turn realizes it might not be the best advice for anyone, including her. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) gets some more news he wasn’t expecting, and Laura (Monet Mazur) makes a decision about where she and Billy (Taye Diggs) stand. Meanwhile, Asher (Cody Christian) gets some clarity from his parents on what happened in the last year, which helps Olivia (Samantha...DECISIONS – With everything going on Spencer (Daniel Ezra) can’t get excited about his football ranking and gets some guidance from Layla (Greta Onieogou), who in turn realizes it might not be the best advice for anyone, including her. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) gets some more news he wasn’t expecting, and Laura (Monet Mazur) makes a decision about where she and Billy (Taye Diggs) stand. Meanwhile, Asher (Cody Christian) gets some clarity from his parents on what happened in the last year, which helps Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Asher to figure out their own stuff, too. Avi Youbian directed the episode written by John A. Norris & Laura Nava (#208). Original airdate 12/2/2019. -
Coming Home
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UNCONVENTIONAL METHODS – With Spencer (Daniel Ezra), Grace (Karimah Westbrook), Dillon (Jalyn Hall) and Darnell (guest star Abraham D. Juste) reeling from the news about why Corey (guest star Chad Coleman) may have left, they set out on a mission to find him. After locating Corey and trying to convince him to go home with them, the weekend turns out to be just what everyone needed. In an effort to keep fighting for the family to be whole again, Billy (Taye Diggs) arranges for the family to meet with a family therapist and...UNCONVENTIONAL METHODS – With Spencer (Daniel Ezra), Grace (Karimah Westbrook), Dillon (Jalyn Hall) and Darnell (guest star Abraham D. Juste) reeling from the news about why Corey (guest star Chad Coleman) may have left, they set out on a mission to find him. After locating Corey and trying to convince him to go home with them, the weekend turns out to be just what everyone needed. In an effort to keep fighting for the family to be whole again, Billy (Taye Diggs) arranges for the family to meet with a family therapist and possibly help decide on the next step for them. During the session, the therapist gives Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) and Olivia (Samantha Logan) a separate assignment, which helps them learn more about each other than either knew. Benny Boom directed the episode written by Nkechi Okoro Carroll & Lorna Osunsanmi (#207). Original airdate 11/25/2019. -
Hard Knock Life
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ULTERIOR MOTIVE – An exhibition 7-on-7 rematch of the Beverly Eagles vs. South Crenshaw creates tension for all the players, but especially when Darnell (guest star Chad Coleman) proposes a bet that Spencer (Daniel Ezra) can’t refuse. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) realizes that he needs help and turns to Billy (Taye Diggs) and Laura (Monet Mazur) for support. Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Asher (Cody Christiansen) are trying to figure out what the future for them means. Meanwhile, Coop (Bre-Z) turns to Layla (Greta Onieogou)...ULTERIOR MOTIVE – An exhibition 7-on-7 rematch of the Beverly Eagles vs. South Crenshaw creates tension for all the players, but especially when Darnell (guest star Chad Coleman) proposes a bet that Spencer (Daniel Ezra) can’t refuse. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) realizes that he needs help and turns to Billy (Taye Diggs) and Laura (Monet Mazur) for support. Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Asher (Cody Christiansen) are trying to figure out what the future for them means. Meanwhile, Coop (Bre-Z) turns to Layla (Greta Onieogou) for help with her song and to get in good with Layla’s dad, but Coop isn’t prepared for what she hears. Karimah Westbrook and Jalyn Hall also star. Kristin Windell directed the episode written by J. Stone Alston & Michael Bhim (#206). Original airdate 11/18/2019. -
Bring The Pain
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PARTY FOUL – After Spencer (Daniel Ezra) and Olivia’s (Samantha Logan) efforts to try to get help for Layla (Greta Onieogou) blow up in their faces, Layla pretends that everything is fine by throwing a birthday party for Olivia and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling). With Spencer not in a good place after the news he receives about Corey (Chad Coleman), he is forced to have dinner with the biggest football booster, and it doesn’t go well. Coop (Bre-Z) is ready to start recording the music she wants but Preach (guest star...PARTY FOUL – After Spencer (Daniel Ezra) and Olivia’s (Samantha Logan) efforts to try to get help for Layla (Greta Onieogou) blow up in their faces, Layla pretends that everything is fine by throwing a birthday party for Olivia and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling). With Spencer not in a good place after the news he receives about Corey (Chad Coleman), he is forced to have dinner with the biggest football booster, and it doesn’t go well. Coop (Bre-Z) is ready to start recording the music she wants but Preach (guest star Kareem Grimes) pushes her to try something that isn’t her style. Meanwhile, Jordan finds himself in trouble and turns to his dad for help, leaving Billy (Taye Diggs) to do what’s best for his family even though Laura (Monet Mazur) doesn’t like it. David McWhirter directed the episode written by Robert D. Doty (#205). Original airdate 11/11/2019. -
They Reminisce Over You
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THE GOOD OLE DAYS – When Spencer (Daniel Ezra) tries to talk to Layla (Greta Onieogou) about what is going on, things don’t work out quite as he hoped. It’s Billy (Taye Diggs), Corey (guest star Chad Coleman) and Grace’s (Karimah Westbrook) 25th high school reunion which brings up a lot of memories and unfinished business. Laura (Monet Mazur) becomes upset when she discovers Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) has found a way around being grounded. Meanwhile, Asher (Cody Christian) turns to Olivia (Samantha Logan) for...THE GOOD OLE DAYS – When Spencer (Daniel Ezra) tries to talk to Layla (Greta Onieogou) about what is going on, things don’t work out quite as he hoped. It’s Billy (Taye Diggs), Corey (guest star Chad Coleman) and Grace’s (Karimah Westbrook) 25th high school reunion which brings up a lot of memories and unfinished business. Laura (Monet Mazur) becomes upset when she discovers Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) has found a way around being grounded. Meanwhile, Asher (Cody Christian) turns to Olivia (Samantha Logan) for support when someone from his past wants to see him. Bre-Z and Jalyn Hall also star. Gregg Simon directed the episode written by John A. Norris (#204). Original airdate 10/28/2019. -
Never No More
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BENEATH THE SURFACE – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) gives his Dad (guest star Chad Coleman) an ultimatum about his new player, but after talking to Jordan (Michael Evans Behling), Spencer has a better understanding of what is really bothering him. After Coop (Bre-Z) shows off her rapping skills at school, she becomes more confident in her ability and decides to enter a freestyle battle. Olivia (Samantha Logan) reluctantly joins the So Cal Muse group with Laura’s (Monet Mazur) encouragement, but Olivia learns that this might help...BENEATH THE SURFACE – Spencer (Daniel Ezra) gives his Dad (guest star Chad Coleman) an ultimatum about his new player, but after talking to Jordan (Michael Evans Behling), Spencer has a better understanding of what is really bothering him. After Coop (Bre-Z) shows off her rapping skills at school, she becomes more confident in her ability and decides to enter a freestyle battle. Olivia (Samantha Logan) reluctantly joins the So Cal Muse group with Laura’s (Monet Mazur) encouragement, but Olivia learns that this might help create her own identity. Meanwhile, Layla (Greta Onieogou) is still not acting like herself and Spencer grows concerned after what he sees. Cody Christian and Jalyn Hall also star. Sheelin Choksey directed the episode written by Jameal Turner. (#203). Original airdate 10/21/2019. -
Speak Ya Clout
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- 202
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EVERYTHING IS NOT OKAY – With Spencer (Daniel Ezra) torn about where to play football, he is taken aback to learn who his Dad has added to the team. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) faces repercussions for not taking his upcoming football game seriously. Layla (Greta Onieogou) gets mad at Spencer after Olivia (Samantha Logan) let it slip about his football plans. Meanwhile, Coop (Bre-Z) has found her voice again through music, which may bridge the gap between her and her mom. Taye Diggs, Cody Christian, Monet Mazur and Jalyn...EVERYTHING IS NOT OKAY – With Spencer (Daniel Ezra) torn about where to play football, he is taken aback to learn who his Dad has added to the team. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) faces repercussions for not taking his upcoming football game seriously. Layla (Greta Onieogou) gets mad at Spencer after Olivia (Samantha Logan) let it slip about his football plans. Meanwhile, Coop (Bre-Z) has found her voice again through music, which may bridge the gap between her and her mom. Taye Diggs, Cody Christian, Monet Mazur and Jalyn Hall also star. Michael Schultz directed the episode written by Mike Herro & David Strauss. (#202). Original airdate 10/14/2019.
