Long Slow Exhale

After her women's college basketball team wins the national championship, Coach JC Abernathy is faced with a sexual misconduct case between her Assistant Coach and star player, which the administration wants to resolve quietly.

While the players on the team struggle with Shannon's unexplained departure from the program, JC juggles her professional obligations with her feelings of guilt. Her interventions into the case draw the ire of Athletic Director Hillman.

After Shannon transfers to a rival school, JC is approached by former student Amanda, who feels she is owed a payout like Shannon's. JC is pressured by the administration to promote Eddie to a non-coaching role to quell any scandal.

The Cougars are on a losing streak as JC deals with the professional backlash from refusing to play ball. Eddie seeks employment at other programs. Shannon faces off against her former teammates on a new team.

JC investigates what happened to her email regarding Amanda's complaint, which may be the key to protecting herself legally. Hillman learns that JC and Eddie had an affair. Elfrina makes a shocking discovery about Corrine's family.

Hillman is secretly interviewing for jobs at another university. An upcoming interview with Shannon raises alarms for Hillman, Barrington, and JC. Jordan lets her jealousy and pride get the better of her.

Elfrina's pawned ring comes back to haunt the team, getting her and JC in trouble as Hillman takes action to avoid the department coming under scrutiny. Amanda tries to shakedown Hillman for a payout. The team bonds by sharing secrets.

Hillman investigates who destroyed his car. JC tries to contact other former athletes who made sexual misconduct complaints. Hillman is offered the job at the new university. Corrine learns her father is sick.

Barrington realizes she is being made into a scapegoat as the board ambushes her during a meeting. Emily gets the promotion from JC, which puts her on uneasy ground with Hillman. Claire visits a man from her past.

Eddie is fired and Hillman is on the verge of losing his new job as a new scandal is about to emerge. JC meets with Claire, which Hillman sees. The ensuing confrontation will change everything.

JC scrambles to protect herself and her players as they find themselves at the scene of the crime. Garrett comes to help JC cover her tracks. Lorna and Elfrina have a crisis as their emotions lead to drastic actions.

The shocking finale. Arlin closes in on JC. JC and Garrett's relationship grows complicated. The Cougars come to terms with an uncertain future.