It's the start of a new school year and Spencer and Jordan are officially eligible to enter the NFL draft, placing Spencer at the center of the media spotlight; Olivia returns to Los Angeles after being changed by her time in London.
As the team heads into their first football game of the season, the media's growing obsession with Spencer begins to take a toll on him; Olivia opens up to Jordan and Laura about what she's been working on.
New changes on the field create tension between Spencer and Jordan at the worst time; while working on her latest project, Olivia deals with the emotional fallout of digging too deep into the past; Asher loses one of his star players.
After celebrating his 21st birthday, Spencer enlists Coop's help to figure out what happened at his party the night before; Olivia and Jordan reminisce about their childhood with Billy; Asher deals with the fallout of a decision he made.
Spencer helps a South Crenshaw High player. Olivia's BFF causes tension between her and Spencer. Laura guest lectures Coop's law class, and Layla helps Jordan find a new roommate.
After a spontaneous trip to the cabin leaves the Vortex without internet, they decide to spend their time helping Spencer with his latest case studies on relationships; Jordan makes an unexpected discovery about Layla.
It's New Year's Eve and Spencer and Olivia are determined to ring in the new year together despite several interruptions; Jordan gets advice on how to navigate a sensitive topic with Layla; Patience is pushed to her limit.
Laura surprises Olivia, Jordan and Spencer with a special gift from Billy that helps them navigate issues they're dealing with; Layla makes a discovery during therapy; Coop prepares Patience for the next step in their case against Miko.
With one of the biggest games of his career around the corner, Spencer seeks guidance by revisiting his past; Layla continues to work through her mental health recovery; Olivia receives unexpected feedback from her publisher.