Episode 1

Aspiring screenwriter Hattie finds herself evicted, jobless, and down on her luck before she runs into the famed writer/producer Ida B. whose show Cocoa's Butter, Hattie has shaded on social media.

Episode 2

Hattie navigates office politics on her first day as a writer's PA. Marie gets hassled by her gambling mother, while Nia takes a chance on a date with her yoga client.

Episode 3

Hattie searches in vain for her happy place to write. Marie is pitted against the only other black executive at the studio. Nia questions whether she's on the right career path.

Episode 4

Time is against Hattie as she dashes through Hollywood on various assignments from Ida B while Nia struggles in an audition.

Episode 5

An earthquake shakes up the girls' relationships; Marie becomes wary of Chuck when a night watching porn together goes awry; Hattie grows more fond of Ida when she's tasked with sorting her old manuscripts.

Episode 6

Hattie learns a lesson in balancing work and family; work leads Nia to church to clean up Zac's mess, and persuade star basketball player, Quintrelle, to sign with the studio.

Episode 7

Nia struggles with being given stereotypical Black roles. Marie looks for answers while Hattie attempts to make her voice heard.

Episode 8

In a brave move to get Nia a role on Cocoa's Butter, Hattie is fired from the show. Marie holds a special birthday dinner that takes a turn when an unexpected guest arrives.