1Pilot
Spencer James, a high school football player, is recruited by a Beverly High football coach.
299 Problems
Spencer quickly discovers the rules he played by at Crenshaw no longer apply in Beverly Hills; Coop is forced to learn a new set of rules.
3I
Spencer and Jordan spend an unexpected day together back in Crenshaw; Billy struggles with his identity as a father; Coop faces her own truth.
4Lose Yourself
Spencer becomes seduced by the Beverly Hills good life, leading to an unexpected adventure with Asher; Coop is seduced by everything the gang life offers her.
5All We Got
The dash of an unexpected guest ends in disaster during Spencer's birthday; Olivia and Jordan discover a missing link to their father's past.
6The Choice is Yours
Coop's deepening affiliation with Shawn's gang threatens Spencer's good intentions; Billy, Jordan and Asher scout their next big rival in Malibu.
7California Love
At an explosive homecoming dance, friendships are put to the test when decisions made by Spencer drastically changes the course of several lives.
8Homecoming
Beverly has their big Homecoming game and the pressure is on; Spencer tries to set things right.
9Keep Ya Head Up
A major tragedy causes Spencer to question everything; Coop learns some disturbing information; Jordan is worried about the drug test results.
10m.A.A.d City
Coop's relationship with Patience is tested; Spencer is determined to stop the violence in Crenshaw; Jordan's relationship with his grandfather brings up family issues for Billy.
11All Eyez on Me
The arrival of Spencer's former Crenshaw teammates at a college recruiting event causes him to lose focus; Olivia comes to Asher's aid.
12Back in the Day
Spencer tries not to repeat his past mistakes; Olivia struggles with her sobriety; Coop has conflicted emotions about reuniting with her father.
13Legacy
With playoffs and mid-terms looming, Spencer makes a surprising discovery about his father; Coop desperately wants to bring down her enemies.
14Regulate
Spencer wants no part of his father's return, with Billy confronting him about their tumultuous past; Leila forces Asher to re-evaluate his life.
15Best Kept Secret
Spencer learns the real reason his father left; Billy deals with the repercussions of past decisions; Coop tries to stop a plan in motion.
16Championships
Spencer suffers a devastating setback; Billy must face tough truths in order to get his family back.
1Hussle & Motivate
After winning the state championship, Spencer faces a difficult decision that could transform his reputation; Billy must make major changes to get his life back on track; Grace and Corey have a tough conversation regarding their family.
2Speak Ya Clout
With Spencer torn about where to play football, he is taken aback to learn who Corey has added to the team; Coop finds her voice again through music.
3Never No More
Spencer gives his dad an ultimatum about his new player; Coop enters a freestyle battle; Olivia reluctantly joins the Sola Muse group; Layla continues to not act like herself.
4They Reminisce Over You
Spencer tries to talk to Layla about her behaviour; Billy, Corey and Grace's high school reunion brings up unfinished business; Asher turns to Olivia for support when someone from his past wants to see him.
5Bring the Pain
Layla pretends everything is fine and throws a birthday party for Olivia and Jordan; Spencer is forced to have dinner with the biggest football booster; Jordan finds himself in trouble and turns to his dad for help.
6Hard Knock Life
An exhibition 7-on-7 rematch of the Beverly Eagles vs. South Crenshaw creates tension between players; Olivia and Asher try to find out what the future holds for them; Coop turns to Layla to help with her song.
7Coming Home
Spencer, Grace, Dillon and Darnell set out to find Corey; Billy arranges for his family to meet with a family therapist to help them take the next step.
8Life Goes On
With everything going on, Spencer gets some guidance from Layla; Jordan gets unexpected news; Asher gets some clarity from his parents on what happened in the last year.
9One of Them Nights
Spencer tries to spend time with Dillon by helping to sell tickets together for Coop's show, but find themselves confronted by police instead; Layla bonds with a new friend.
10Protect Ya Neck
With Tyrone back on the streets, Spencer becomes overly protective of Coop; Coop and Patience try to get back into a rhythm, until Coop's jealous streak comes out.
11Crossroads
With Spencer in bad shape, both the Crenshaw and Beverly Hills community rally around him to show support; Spencer asks Coop to do him a favor, but things go from bad to worse.
12Only Time Will Tell
Determined to secure their football future, Spencer, Darnell and Jordan go on a college football visit; Billy and Grace worry that Spencer is pushing himself too hard, while Olivia worries the same for Asher.
13The Art of Peer Pressure
Spencer is ready to get back to football in order to impress recruiters; Layla is excited about her and Coop's music, but Coop is distracted about what is going on in the streets.
14Who Shot Ya
Spencer is worried Coop isn't taking everything seriously and asks Layla for her help; Billy makes a tough choice to protect his team; Laura is concerned about Jordan's relationship with Simone.
15Stakes Is High
Spencer goes around Billy to get what he wants; Olivia and Asher are both guilt-ridden when it comes to Billy; Coop receives an unexpected offer; Jordan tries to make things easier for Simone.
16Decisions
When Spencer hears that South Crenshaw may turn into a magnet school, he and his friends decide to do something about it; Billy makes a decision that surprises everyone.
1Seasons Pass
Spencer (Daniel Ezra) finds himself on the defense after an interview he gave comes out, upsetting his old teammates and emotions get the best of them. Coop (Bre-Z) and Layla (Greta Onieogou) return from the tour, but while Coop tries to figure out what happened with Patience (Chelsea Tavares), she tries to learn why Tyrone's sister is back. Billy (Taye Diggs) is excited for a fresh start at South Crenshaw High, but he must confront something from his past first that could be a roadblock to his success. Meanwhile, Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) and Simone (guest star GeffriMaya) struggle with saying goodbye to someone they love.
2How to Survive in South Central
With the first game of the season coming up, Spencer starts to feel the pressure on and off the field; Jordan realizes he needs to step up; Asher keeps trying to talk to Olivia about the summer, but she does everything she can to avoid the issue.
3High Expectations
Spencer is starting to feel the pressure on the field and off as the first game of the season approaches. Coach pushes Jordan to step up. Asher keeps trying to discuss the summer with Olivia.
4My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me
Following Layla's (Greta Onieogou) advice to see a therapist, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) tries to get to the root of his problem, which leads to a shocking revelation. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) grows concerned about Simone's (guest star Geffri Maya) behavior, but when he learns the reason why, he tries to be supportive in the way she needs. Even though Asher (Cody Christian) is still suspended, he tries to prove himself to Montes (guest star Alexandra Barreto) and earn a potential place somehow on the team. Meanwhile, Coop (Bre-Z) wants to make a music video and turns to the community to help, while Layla and her dad face off about Patience (Chelsea Tavares). Taye Diggs, Monet Mazur, Samantha Logan and Karimah Westbrook also star.
5How Come
Spencer and the team rally around Chris, Laura grows concerned about Olivia’s sobriety, and Jordan gets sidelined during a game. Meanwhile, Layla hits a dead end with her lawsuit.
6Teenage Love
When Spencer's friends surprise him at his family cabin, secrets come out that impact some couples. Plus, Coop confronts Spencer, and Billy and Laura fix a problem together.
7Roll the Dice
Spencer and some of the gang take a road trip to see Coop and Layla on tour. Spencer also gets a little clarity on his feelings for Layla.
8Canceled
With Homecoming King and Queen nominations being announced, neither Spencer nor Coop seem to be in a celebratory mood with everything going on. Laura notices that Olivia has become more withdrawn and allows Olivia and Jordan to both take a mental health day and get some much-needed twin bonding time. Things get heated with Layla and Olivia, leaving Olivia to get some much-needed clarity. Meanwhile, Billy is frustrated with the interim principal's new rules, leaving Spencer to come up with a game plan with a little help from Grace.
9Testify
Spencer is upset with Olivia, which leaves him to face some difficult truths of his own; Billy holds school tryouts for a kicker and is surprised at who the number one candidate turns out to be.
10Put Up or Shut Up
Spencer knows he needs to have the game of his life to follow his dream of playing football; Jordan makes a risky choice when it comes to football; Olivia attends a new Narcotics Anonymous in search of a sponsor.
11The Bigger Picture
When a college scout comes to talk to Spencer, he must decide if the strings attached are worth it; Billy has an idea on how to help his players; a police shooting of a young black woman hits too close to home for Olivia.
12Fight the Power
When the truth comes out, Laura is furious and is left to face the consequences; Spencer asks something of his teammates that could jeopardize the rest of their season; Simone is worried about Jordan and turns to his friends for help.
13Bring the Noise
When Spencer learns that Grace skipped her own college graduation he enlists Olivia's help to throw her a surprise party; Billy is worried about his players' chances at college recruitment, so he tries to organize a scrimmage game to help.
14Ready or Not
Spencer puts extra pressure on himself during a game against Westlake. Billy and Jordan worry when Willie doesn't show up to the game as promised. Billy learns about Willie's past.
15After Hours
Billy forces Spencer and Frausto to get one the same page but night takes an odd turn. Olivia is excited for her girls night with Olivia, but Olivia brings an unexpected guest.
16No Opp Left Behind
As Spencer's high school football career ends, he begins to imagine what his future might look like; Jordan is worried about his football future; Asher becomes upset that Montes is keeping something from him.
17All American: Homecoming
Spencer, Olivia, Jordan and Simone visit Simone's aunt at a HBC in Atlanta.
18Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)
With Jordan and Simone's big day quickly approaching, they start to envision what their new future will look like with the help of Billy and Laura; Jordan helps Olivia see what has been holding her back.
19Surviving the Times
Spencer's life seems to be going right until Billy learns his secret. Jordan and Asher get unexpected news.
1Survival of the Fittest
Spencer needs to come to terms what happened with Coop after the events of the Beverly and Crenshaw State Championship; Billy struggles to forgive Spencer about helping Jordan.
2I Ain't Goin' Out Like That
The gang celebrates a birthday, but not everyone is happy about it; Jordan's buried feelings come to the surface, leaving his and Billy's relationship strained; Asher is trying to come to terms with his football career.
3All I Need
With Spencer having to make yet another big decision, he choose to spend time with the most important people in his life. Olivia tries to balance her desire for intimacy with the commitment she made with herself regarding her sobriety. Jordan is worried about his recruitment possibilities and turns to Billy for advice. Asher contemplates his next move and finds inspiration from someone unexpected. Meanwhile, Grace is fed up with Billy's behavior and decides to confront him.
4Bird in the Hand
With the All-American game approaching Spencer is feeling uneasy. Olivia applies for a coveted summer internship. Jordan questions why no one sees him as great. Coop feels betrayed when she learns Layla is looking for a new artist.
5Can It All Be So Simple
When Spencer receives some unsettling news about his future, Billy helps devise a contingency plan for him. Layla makes Patience an offer she wasn't expecting, forcing Patience to have a long overdue conversation with Coop. With the encouragement of Nurse Joy, Olivia contemplates taking on a new role in NA. Meanwhile, Asher's unwelcomed football advice helps JJ in an unexpected way.
6Show Me a Good Time
Everyone is excited for Senior skip day, and Spencer plans a romantic getaway at the cabin for he and Olivia, but when the gang shows nothing goes as he had planned. Surprising news makes Jordan and Simone realize they might not be as prepared for their new reality as they had hoped. Now that Patience is back from tour, she and Coop can't seem to get on the same page when it comes to their relationship. Meanwhile, Billy, Grace, Laura and Principal Carter team up with an unlikely ally as they go on an adventure in the halls of South Crenshaw High to track down relics of the past.
7Prom Night
The gang is ready to celebrate prom together, but Spencer finds himself fixing a mistake made by his teammates that could have some major consequences. Olivia struggles with how to connect with her sponsee, and making her take her sobriety seriously. Coop bails on prom prep with Patience to help Amina once again. Meanwhile, Asher finds himself spending his prom night a little different than expected, and Layla gets some sage advice from Jordan.
8Walk This Way
With Spencer's determination to protect his teammates from unjust punishment, he puts his own future at risk. Olivia and Layla question their post-graduation plans only to find the answers where they least expect it. Asher is too proud to ask for help to pay for his dream college and takes his frustration out on the people trying to help him. Coop makes a heartbreaking decision when it comes to Amina. Meanwhile, Billy and Laura deal with the aftermath of what happened to GW.
9Got Your Money
With Spencer, Jordan, Asher, and JJ living it up at JJ's rented summer beach house, Spencer is trying to have fun, but he is conflicted when it comes to sponsorship opportunities he is presented. Coop and Patience take a big step in their relationship, but things don't go as smoothly as they had anticipated, and Olivia offers to help. Layla's dad give her a touching graduation gift that brings up a lot of emotions she wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Laura is at her wits end and steps in to help Billy.
106 'n the Mornin
With summer ending and their college football careers beginning, Spencer tries to adjust to more than his brutal workout schedule. Olivia is excited for her new job, but it isn't what she anticipated. Patience asks Layla for help with Coop in getting her motivated, but their plan doesn't go as expected. Asher runs into someone from his past and learns what has really been going on. Meanwhile, Grace joins the search committee for a new a principal and has someone in mind for the job.
11Liberation
After finally getting a handle on his football schedule, Spencer must figure out how to balance everything mentally before it costs him. Billy is settling into his new role and finds inspiration from an unlikely source to fight for the job permanently. Olivia and Jordan go on a mission to find Olivia's sponsor when she goes missing. JJ introduces Asher to his coach with the hopes that he can get a student job with the team, but it turns out to be harder than expected. Meanwhile, Layla feels the pressure to step up her game in the music business.
12Babies and Fools
With the pressure of school, Spencer and Olivia find themselves looking forward to a fun day together, but quickly find themselves in the middle of everyone's lives at home. Laura learns of some new information about the ongoing investigation that has Coop, Patience, and Preach worried. Billy and Grace are at odds as to who is best for the job, and neither is ready to back down. Meanwhile, Layla assumes the worst when her dad tells her he is stepping away from his hectic life at the label.
13Jump on It
After weeks of hard work at practice and the first game quickly approaching, Spencer has high hopes of playing in his first college game. Trying to find his place on the team, Jordan forms a bond with some of the seniors. Asher and Layla have epiphanies about their respective relationships and realize they need to deal with it. Coop and Patience finally speak their truths leaving them in unknown territory. Meanwhile, Olivia learns an important lesson as she slowly tries to work her way up the ladder at the paper.
14Changes
Spencer continues to try and prove himself during practices, which seems to go unnoticed, but when a fellow GAU athlete offers to help him form a different plan to get back on the field, he considers it.
15C.R.E.A.M (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)
After Spencer sees some teammates landing lucrative NIL deals, his ambitions for them continue to grow; Jordan's new friendship with some teammates becomes more complicated than he imagined.
16Labels
With some heat on Spencer, he must figure out what his NIL brand, but he discovers he isn't the only one having a problem with discovering who they are. Olivia's story makes things complicated for Jordan and potentially for her as well. Patience has a release party for her new album and things get awkward for her and Coop. Billy struggles to balance everything going on with his life. Meanwhile, Layla and Jordan are forced to face their past demons when they get locked in Layla's recording studio, which tests their friendship.
17Hate Me Now
Spencer and Olivia are forced to acknowledge how much they have changed after some quality time together doesn't go smoothly putting a strain on their relationship. On a road trip to San Diego, Jordan helps Layla to gain the courage to get the closure she needs. Asher turns to Billy for advice after he gets a big opportunity that might cost him more than he bargained for when it comes to his friendships. Meanwhile, Coop and Patience come to an agreement on how to navigate their new situation.
18Came Back for You
Spencer is ready to take the next step in his NIL journey, but everything could be at risk before it has a chance to get started. Olivia gets caught up in her story and quickly learns it could cost her everything. Jordan gets a surprise that throws a wrench into his plans with Layla. Billy is worried about his job and gets some sage advice that leads him to come up with a new plan. Meanwhile, Coop and Laura realize they could help each other in an unexpected way.
19Murder Was the Case
With Spencer and Asher's tension at an all-time high, JJ plans a party for the gang. Olivia goes against her instinct about an article causing friction between her and Spencer. Jordan is trying to hide his feelings by making some uncharacteristic choices that doesn't go unnoticed by his friends. Coop is thriving in her new job, leaving Patience to see a new side of Coop. Meanwhile, Grace joins Billy on his all-nighter of protecting the school from the Halloween vandal and shares some news of her own with him.
20Champagne Glasses
After an intense ending to the Halloween party, Spencer tries his best to compartmentalize everything and focus on the big Homecoming game. Much to Laura's dismay, Billy and Olivia set out on a mission to do what they think is right, which leads them to learn more than they anticipated. Jordan makes it known in what he wants but is met with resistance, and Layla gets an unexpected bombshell at work. Coop is at an emotional crossroads and Asher learns the power of adjustments. Meanwhile, Grace gets a life changing offer she may not be able to refuse.