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.
Hattie navigates office politics on her first day as a writer’s PA, Marie gets hassled by her gambling mother, and Nia takes a chance on a date with her yoga client.
Hattie keeps looking for her “happy place” to write. Meanwhile, Marie is pitted against the only other black executive at the studio, while Nia questions whether she's on the right career path.
Time is against Hattie as she dashes through Hollywood on various assignments from Ida B. Meanwhile, Nia struggles in an audition.
An earthquake shakes up the girls' relationships. Meanwhile, 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, leading to a heart-to-heart.
Hattie learns a lesson in balancing work and family. Meanwhile, work leads Nia to church to clean up Zac's mess and persuade star basketball player, Quintrelle, to sign with the studio.
In Improv class, Nia grapples with being given stereotypical Black roles. Incensed by Ben getting the promotion over her, Marie searches for answers, while Hattie tries to make her voice heard in the writers room.
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.
Chuck and Marie reach their breaking point with Hattie’s antics, Nia joins the cast of “Cocoa’s Butter,” and Hattie fears she’s ruined her chances with Ida B.
Nia works on her social media presence, Hattie grows frustrated when Ida B. offers her advice, and Marie has Quintrell on her mind.
Hattie struggles to adjust to her new delivery job, Nia revels in viral internet fame, and uncertainties rise to the surface at Chuck and Marie’s lavish engagement party.
Nia gets verified on social media, Hattie comes unprepared to Idina’s writing group, and Chuck makes a major revelation at a premarital counseling session.
Hattie sets boundaries with Ida B. after a public rejection, Marie considers a new approach to filmmaking with Quintrell’s movie, and Nia hits the red carpet with Ben.
Hattie takes a chance with Idina, Nia’s attachment to social media threatens to spoil her real-life connections, and Chuck explores his sexuality.
Hattie throws a wrench into Marie’s getaway plans when she brings a plus-one to Moondance, Nia mulls over a business proposal from Ben, and Marie tries to keep it professional with Zach.
Hattie scores a big meeting with a manager, Marie and Zach navigate their increasingly confusing relationship, and Chuck begins to explore his newfound sexual freedom.
Ben strikes out on his own after a contentious meeting, Nia offers Marie some advice about Chuck, and a surprise call brings Hattie face-to-face with someone she hasn’t seen in years.
Marie struggles to navigate her post-breakup life, Nia reconnects with Tristan and receives a big surprise from Ida, and Hattie is taken aback by her dad’s all-too-honest stand-up act.
