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. Meanwhile Marie get's hassled by her gambling mother while Nia take a chance on a date with her yoga client.

Hattie keeps looking for her "happy place" to write; Marie is put against the only other black executive in her workplace; Nia is doubting her 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. And Hattie grows more fond of Ida when she's tasked with sorting her old manuscripts.

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.