

Jordan is caught between being a coach and a friend, which causes discord with his boss and Yasi; Kingston's world is upended when he learns the secret that his parents have been keeping from him; Khalil challenges the school system.

Cassius and KJ struggle to find their way as they navigate their first day at Beverly and South Crenshaw High; Jordan steps in when Yasi antagonizes Khalil.

When South Crenshaw's latest addition remains sidelined, Jordan and Coach Bobby clash over his next steps; the Eagles' devastating loss leads to finger-pointing from KJ; Cassius brings KJ to a South Crenshaw game.

After Beverlyʼs humbling loss, KJ is determined to turn things around by looking to Jordan Baker's old plays; Layla refuses to work with pop star Elle Grant over controversial social media posts she made as a teen.

Both Beverly and Crenshaw are on a hot streak in their respective games; Amina struggles with her decision to run for Stu-Co president when she discovers her campaign speech falls on a very difficult day; Coop attends a law panel.

Khalil must choose between lying for his father and a better path for himself; Patience gets an opportunity that tests her relationship with Coop; KJ's fake relationship with Amina draws Tori's interest.

Cassius struggles to come to terms with a hard truth, and Layla lends him an ear at her lounge. Amina throws a party to celebrate her Stu-Co win, but her fake relationship with KJ gets complicated when he brings Tori with him. Meanwhile, Khalil adjusts to his new living arrangements. Elsewhere, Coop and Patience find themselves at a crossroads, and they face their future head-on for the first time. Finally, Amina makes a confession to Khalil.

It's homecoming weekend at South Crenshaw High; as part of a new tradition, Amina is named Ms. South Crenshaw, which brings up memories of her mother; Khalil prepares to play for the first time since making the football team.

Spencer James and Darnell Hayes return to town, organizing a spirited night out aimed at resolving the escalating rivalry between Cassius and Jordan; Coop struggles with haunting memories from her past.

When Cassius decides to bench his starters, KJ fights for their right to play; Amina returns from Baltimore determined to save Khalil from the threats he's facing; Khalil finally turns to Coop for help; Layla helps Breonna and Coop find their way.

KJ grapples with a family revelation and finds comfort in Amina, who surprises him with a visit from his mother, Ava. Ava confronts truths about Cassius, Khalil faces a surprise on his 18th birthday, and a tragedy reveals buried secrets.