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.
After Beverly's 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; Amina throws a party to celebrate her Stu-Co win, but her fake relationship with KJ gets complicated when he brings Tori with him; Khalil adjusts to his new living arrangements.
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 and Darnell plan a night out to ease tensions between Cassius and Jordan. Coop battles past traumas with Spencer's help. Khalil finds support from friends, while Cassius offers words of wisdom to Spencer on his next chapter.
The Eagles chase a record as Cassius benches starters, sparking KJ to act. Amina returns to help Khalil, who turns to Coop. Layla guides Breonna and Coop. KJ and Tori reach a crossroads, and Cassius and KJ get an unexpected visitor.
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.
After the attack, Jordan leans on Olivia and Layla, who urge him to face Cassius. KJ tries to make things right with Tori. Coop helps Khalil with guilt, Layla offers comfort, and Jordan questions their bond, before making a big decision.
On the day of the Beverly vs. South Crenshaw game, KJ is shaken by news, with Cassius and Ava stepping in. Jordan pushes to return, Amina faces a big choice, Coop moves forward with Breonna, Khalil gets support, and KJ makes a bold move.
