AMBITIONS

Fish-out-of-water attorneys Amara and Titus Hughes adjust to new personal and professional challenges following their move to Atlanta, namely the ruthless Stephanie Carlisle Lancaster.

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.

A newcomer to Atlanta carries out a nefarious plan; Stephanie deals from the bottom of the deck to get what she wants.

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; an unlikely suspect comes forth as Senior's killer; Amara is taken off guard; Stephen and Hunter release their fury; Perla gets revenge.

Bella becomes overwhelmed; Rondell's puppet master is revealed; Stephanie confronts Stephen and Bella; Lori grows suspicious of Titus.

Stephanie and Amara keep their friends close and enemies closer.