AMBITIONS

ATL newcomers Titus and Amara contend with issues from their past as they are thrust into a new world of deception, betrayal, and intrigue; Stephanie takes her relationship with Evan to the point of no return; The Carlisles and Purifoys take their generational feud to another level; Rondell and Evan seek to tamp down a common threat; Carly gets in her feelings.

Amara puts Stephanie on notice; Atlanta's first lady learns a shocking secret from a rival's past; Bella makes a bold play to get what she wants; Rondell meets an intriguing ally in her fight to save her restaurant.

Stephanie continues her quest to repay Amara; Rondell falls out of favor with Senior, and Bella develops a new strategy.

Stephanie and Evan join forces for their own self-interest while Titus embarks on a mission that could jeopardize his entire career.

Titus and Amara are surprised by a blast from their past who blows into town; Stephanie comes up with a diabolical plan to retain the firm's most prized client; Rondell's relationship takes a turn; Bella figures out a way to resume her livelihood; Carly gives Lori an ultimatum.

Stephanie is a force to be reckoned with at a Women's Empowerment Summit; Bella forges an alliance with Rod.

Stephanie makes an accusation and vows to get revenge; Bella navigates Rod and Evan; Amara forms an unlikely partnership that compels Titus to make questionable moves.

Stephanie and Irene conspire against Rondell; Titus takes matters into his own hands.

Stephanie finds a way to keep her enemies at bay; the highly anticipated anniversary celebration at Thelma's Place ends sooner than expected.

The Barnes have a big surprise for the Carlisles, forcing Stephanie and Evan to fight fire with fire; Amara receives backlash at work for her prior indiscretions.

Stephanie plays the ultimate trump card with Amara; Bella takes another chance on love, only to wake up to a nightmare; Rondell and Evan are blind-sided.

Evan and Rondell demand justice from Greg; Titus and Amara work to reconcile; Stephanie pushes back against Greg's cousin Natasha.

Stephanie closes in on Evan, Hunter, and Titus; Evan and Rondell are greeted with a blast from their past; Evan and Bella endure the worst nightmare of their lives.

Perla feels the heat; Amara sets a trap; Darcia unveils some life-changing news; Hunter nears the brink of disaster; Stephanie reveals a painful secret.

Stephanie issues an ultimatum; Evan betrays an ally; Amara baits a witness; Damian takes a stand.

Rondell and Evan join forces to save Thelma's Place; Stephanie seeks payback; An unlikely suspect comes forth as Senior's killer; Hunter presses Titus to follow his lead; Bella scrutinizes her inner circle; Amara is taken off guard; Stephen and Hunter release their fury; Perla gets revenge.

Stephanie closes in on the corner office; Bella is overwhelmed; Rondell discovers Darcia's dirty secret; Lori grows suspicious of Titus; Stephanie confronts Bella; Damian likes the hand he's dealt himself.

Stephanie and Amara keep their friends close and enemies closer.