Kelly Rowland and Frank Gatson must choose their 'Top 15' ladies to come to LA and get to work.
Kelly's Top 15 can't cut it, so she heads to Houston to audition more ladies. Meanwhile, Frank stirs the pot of talent still brewing in LA. Tragedy strikes one of the ladies.
Kelly and Frank decide to shake things up and assign a new challenge to the Top 15, making it clear who needs to go home. The remaining ladies are given a chance to shine with solo performances that turn on the waterworks
Another round of dismissals causes tensions to rise among the remaining ladies, forcing Kelly and Frank to intervene. Kelly and Frank put the ladies on the spot and have them sing for world-class vocal coach, Stevie Mackie.
Mutual dreams, emotions and doubt can't keep Kelly from accomplishing her mission: she knows who belongs in the group. Special guest: Stevie Mackie, Celebrity vocal coach
Kelly finally assembles her long-awaited girl group and wastes no time getting them in formation. Legendary group, New Edition motivate the ladies, while producer, Tricky Stewart encourages Kelly to make another cut.
The group must perform on the spot for En Vogue. Some scandalous footage surfaces, threatening the group's brand new bond. Kelly must set the group straight or send someone home.
Kelly's girl group has a few days to prepare for their first major music industry showcase, but first they must wrestle with saying goodbye to their old lives.