01. The Pilot
Hollywood actor Sam Stevens and the cast of Hearts on Fire, America's number two daytime drama, navigate the chaotic world of soap operas and their own messy personal lives.
02. Everything It Looks Like
Laurie's concern for Doc continues to grow. Sam reluctantly meets up with Delilah to hear her story.
03. My Authentic Life
Sam's Hearts on Fire character gets a new storyline, but he gets a dose of reality when he goes to a meeting with Max.
04. Oh, Bella
A surprise guest star stirs up trouble on the set of Hearts on Fire.
05. No More Doctors
Laurie decides to help Delilah and knows just the person to call. Doc gives Laurie some sobering news.
06. A Girl from Oklahoma
The tension between Sam and Gloria grows as he looks for new opportunities but a conversation between Sam and his mother could derail it all.
07. Walk Away
After weeks of unrest, Laurie reaches out to stepbrother Sam for help with Doc. Gloria keeps the cast and crew on edge wile laying out some new demands.
08. Babies Are Everything
Sam's new commercial airs on national television while his agent, Bryan, visits an old friend in hopes of getting something going. Laurie reaches out to Doc, in hopes of changing his mind.
09. The Audience Loves Drama
Tensions rise on set as Gloria and Sam clash over the latest script revisions. Bryan receives important news that sends him into overdrive.
10. The Audition
Sam has a run-in with an old friend while auditioning for a new film set up by Bryan. Sam reconsiders his opinion about his career choices after walking through another set.
11. Decisions
Difficult decisions are made as reflections come to light. Max relates some tragic news to Christina. Doc makes his wishes known in Violet's absence.
12. Here's Your Coffee
Sam struggles to strike a balance between work and life now that he is filming his dream role as an action hero in addition to starring in Hearts on Fire. Doc, hiding his opiate addiction, argues with Sam in an attempt to push him away.
13. America's Abs
Gloria goes up against the network to keep Hearts of Fire from being canceled. Sam blows up when his first interview for Maximum Velocity II goes sideways. Jacob Y makes a shifty move to take control.
14. Maximum Velocity
Sam gets blasted after taking bad advice from his action film co-star, Shelby. Shelby feels trapped when Dennis makes it clear that she's got to pay to play. Delilah puts Sam in check about her paternity.
15. Stick to the Script
Sam's past and present intertwine in an unexpected way. Nick uses Sam's absence from Hearts on Fire to his advantage.
16. The Real Me
Sam faces the harsh reality of what it means to be an actor in Hollywood. An emotional Shelby confides in Sam about the ultimate sacrifice she's made for fame.
17. Chin Up Buttercup
Gloria and Jacoby Y form an alliance to save Hearts on Fire, and themselves. While facing Doc's mortality, Sam and Doc find a peaceful co-existence. Seeking to right his past wrongs, Sam gets vulnerable with Delilah.