All American: Homecoming

Simone opens up to Amara when her integrity is questioned. Damon returns and gives some sound advice to JR. Lando is skeptical about his future possibilities. Marcus wants to do everything he can for Noah but is met with some resistance.

Simone gets ready to face one of the toughest matches of her career as the team comes up with an idea to get student support for the tennis team. JR finds a sponsor for the club team, but not everyone is on board with the choice. Keisha has an idea.

Simone is determined to return to tennis as a champion. JR thinks Noah may be hiding something. Gabi joins Cam at the recording studio and makes a discovery.

Simone and JR become inspired by the importance of legacy and have new ideas about their futures. Cam and Keisha hit a crossroad in their relationship. Nate stumbles upon something she was not meant to find. Marcus holds a wellness event.

When Simone is forced to fight for her spot on the tennis team, she encounters an unlikely adversary on the court. JR and Lando pitch the board to bring baseball back to Bringston. Cam makes a huge gamble resulting in a visit from Big Hank.

When JR is unable to take Simone to her appointment, Lando steps in. Lando and Simone help each other see the best in themselves. Simone makes a confession to someone important in her life.

Nate urges Simone to let Amara know what is going on with her health. Amara surprises everyone and returns to Bringston for Thanksgiving. Marcus tries to bond with Noah. Cam wonders if Keisha and JR are spending too much time together.

Simone has to choose between the most important things in her life. Nate's cousin reaches out, which brings up some very raw emotions resulting in a heart-to-heart with Lando. Keisha comes up with a plan to help JR.

Simone struggles with a crisis as Thea returns to Bringston; Keisha goes to JR for advice. Lando learns more about the history of KEK.

Simone's friends turn out for her on her 21st birthday. Keisha is concerned that she hasn't heard back from any graduate programs. Marcus struggles with making an important connection. JR talks to Lando about bringing baseball back to Bringston.

Simone pushes the tennis team a bit too hard and suffers the consequences. Amara clashes with Nate about new campus safety measures.

Simone leads up the PKZ voter registration drive and chooses an unexpected partner. JR confides in Keisha; Gabi tells Cam that she is worried about JR.

Simone is concerned about changes taking place at Bringston and wants to bring attention to the issues, but things don't go as expected. Marcus seeks advice from an unlikely source. JR makes a decision about his future.

As Simone preps for the Exhibition Match, she is presented with unexpected obstacles that help her decide between Damon and Lando. JR stands up for Cam in an unusual way. Damon gets advice from an unlikely source as he struggles with an important interview. Nate learns the truth about her secret admirer. Keisha sees her situation with Dr. Pace in a new light and Marcus surprises Amara with something she did not see coming.

Simone and the Bringston tennis team work together to make the biggest decision of their season. Meanwhile, the Lions face off against their biggest rival for the conference championship as Damon realizes he has competition for Simone's heart. Cam goes to JR with a serious situation, leaving JR with the weight of the world on his shoulders. And Nate needs to choose between an important interview or standing by her friends.

As Simone and the Bringston tennis team travel to their tournament, prepared to dominate, an unexpected encounter puts them in danger. Simone, being a leader for her team, provides strength in a time of serious trouble. Damon ponders his next move in one area of his life, while dealing with a new baseball rival that ends up proving useful. Meanwhile, Nathaniel is presented with a challenge that she is unsure if she should accept, and Keisha works vigorously to appease her professor, which is met with grim consequences.

With the Masquerade Dance around the corner, the students are feverishly working on their dance, sending and receiving invitations. Keisha works hard on choreographing the Masquerade Dance but takes out her frustrations on Cam. Simone hosts a PKZ alum and is faced with thinking about her future, as Thea also confronts what could be in store for her. Damon regrets following JR's advice. Nate is presented with a very unexpected surprise. Meanwhile, Marcus and Amara take a first step in a new direction.

As midterms loom at Bringston, Simone has a lot on her mind and ends up having a heart-to-heart with her line sisters. Damon is confused by his midterm grades and finds a creative solution to his situation. Cam is stuck in a precarious position with JR. Meanwhile, Nate finds an unlikely recruit for her campaign. Lastly, Marcus and Amara find themselves rethinking their choices.

With Simone and Thea both ready to reclaim their spot on the court, their coach and teammates force them to deal with the lingering tension in unique ways. Damon helps JR celebrate a major milestone, but a surprise guest gives them both a different view on the family dynamic. Trying to get back on the good side of her dance class puts Keisha at odds with two people she cares about. Meanwhile, Coach Marcus is put in a difficult position when his boss and Amara want different things.

Simone struggles with trying to balance her new �duties� and her loyalty to Nate, leaving her to question if she made the right decision. Marcus sees that Thea is struggling on the court and offers her help in an unexpected way. Damon tries to keep the baseball team focused as they inch closer to a big achievement. Meanwhile, Cam isn�t sure if pledging is for him, leaving JR to reevaluate the fraternity�s strategy.

Once again, Simone�s world has been rocked, leaving her no choice but to stand up for herself with her support system fighting right by her side. Damon is at a personal low, but things get worse when a salacious rumor circulates about him and the baseball team. Keisha�s dance trajectory hits a major roadblock leaving everyone to rally around her. JR reflects on his friendship when Cam shows interest in KEK. Meanwhile, Amara struggles with trying to balance being president and being an aunt.

Simone is trying to break her long-running tennis curse by acing her presentation and dealing with boy drama, but a blast from her past brings its own drama. Damon and Thea are all set for a weekend away until the pressure of the high-stakes game and interview messes with their plans. Marcus learns some disappointing news and turns to Amara for support. Meanwhile, Cam plays matchmaker for JR, and a visit from a dance alum raises the bar for Keisha, and she�s not sure how to handle the pressure.

Still not getting the sisterhood bond she craves from the tennis team, Simone�s interest in joining a sorority grows, but she runs into some roadblocks. Marcus tasks Damon and JR with hosting a potential top baseball recruit, but unexpected tension between the two messes up everything. Nate puts a more inclusive spin on an annual Black History Month event that not everyone is thrilled about. Thea�s desire to return to the court forces her to decide on the best course for her career. Meanwhile, Amara and Marcus meet resistance when they try to speak their truths.

When Amara realizes that the student body is still reeling from recent events on campus, she gives everyone a mental health day. While everyone seems to be enjoying the activities on the quad, Simone struggles with relaxing and finding a connection that doesn�t involve tennis. Damon is feeling insecure about his relationship with Thea, so he makes plans for the two of them, but when Thea gets a surprise visitor, things get awkward for Thea. Keisha is worried about how Cam is holding up, but is commandeered by her dance professor, leaving Coach Marcus the opportunity to step up for Cam. Meanwhile, JR tries his hand at casual dating and learns something about his relationship style.

When Cam receives a disturbing call for Amara, Amara immediately jumps into action which requires Bringston to shelter in place. Simone struggles with being able to participate in Baby Shay�s first day of daycare only virtually, but when chaos ensues on campus, she finds comfort from someone unexpected. Damon comes to a decision about his birth parents which helps him make a surprising revelation. Not a fan of how Nate�s boyfriend treats Nate, Keisha grows concerned when Nate goes missing. Meanwhile, JR revisits a painful time in his past, forcing him to figure out what he wants for his future.

Simone shows a different side of herself that does not go unnoticed as she reclaims her power on and off the court, but she must decide if that is the best strategy. Damon�s determination to ignore his unresolved relationship with Jessie leads to conflict and an uncertainty within the team. Cam has an unexpected visitor who will challenge him on his decision to pursue music, leaving Cam to turn to Keisha for support. As Amara settles into her new job, she receives an anonymous critique, making her realize that she needs to sacrifice something important to her. Meanwhile, JR and Nate find themselves revisiting the past, but each has a different outcome.

With the Spring semester gearing up, Simone finds herself once again at odds with her teammates, leaving her to decide how she wants to be moving forward. Damon is stressed about how his decision will affect those around him, but there is one person he may not have considered. Keisha is all in on her new dance major but she must overcome a roadblock that she didn�t anticipate. Cam hits a snag with his financial aid and turns to Amara for help, causing Amara to investigate the situation. Meanwhile, Coach Marcus takes a difficult, but necessary, step in the right direction.

After the holiday break, Simone returns to Bringston ready to focus solely on tennis and learns what it�s really like to be top six. Damon is faced with a decision he�s been putting off since before the holidays. Frustrated with how Cam is treating her, Keisha reverts to her old ways and throws a last-minute New Year�s Eve party. Meanwhile, Amara and Coach Marcus try to adjust to their new environments and challenges.

As Homecoming week continues, Simone grapples with her role on the tennis team and Thea receives some upsetting news. With Coach Marcus nowhere to be found, an interim coach steps in which creates conflict for Damon and JR as they try to win their most important game. Keisha throws herself into raising funds for Bringston in the hopes of helping to keep her chosen family together, while Cam makes a decision that could have major consequences. Meanwhile, Amara finds herself back in the spotlight with a surprising career opportunity.

During Homecoming week, Simone, and Thea get ready to compete in a professional tournament and face opponents that challenge them in different ways. With the encouragement of JR, Damon tries to reveal how much he wants to share with his mother. Coach Marcus is spiraling out of control and reveals a big secret leaving the team once again divided. Keisha is ready to face her fears and is afraid she may be too late but is ready to fight for what she wants. Meanwhile, Amara comes up with a plan to help Bringston, but things don't go as she hoped.

After returning from break, Simone throws herself into distraction, including her tennis tournament, to avoid dealing with what's really bothering her. When Damon finds himself with more questions than answers, he finds help from Thea. With the help of Nathaniel, JR realizes he needs to change his narrative on how he sees himself after he has a viral game moment. Meanwhile, Amara inches closer to the issues going on with Bringston and Coach Marcus' paranoia is at an all-time high.

Excited about service week, Simone channels all her volunteer efforts into her mentee and gets an idea for a bigger project and get assistance from some unexpected allies. Damon's quest to learn his father's connection to Celine has some surprising revelations. Keisha and Cam get into a conformation making Keisha realize she needs to continue to focus on self-improvement. Still reeling from what happened, Thea decides to confront her fears. Meanwhile, Amara learns who is out to get her, but doesn't seem to get any support from the administration, rather she does get support from someone surprising.

Simone and the gang rally around Amara as she struggles with what to do next as new information comes to light. Coach Marcus is excited about the all-HBCU baseball game he put together until an old teammate stirs up bad memories that could possibly derail everything. As Damon, JR and the team are focused on the game, they are faced with some challenging guests and new adversaries. Thea has a close call with danger which costs her one relationship and brings a potential new one into her life. Meanwhile, Simone struggles to explain to Jordan her friendship "break-up" with Damon.

When Damon goes home for a quick trip to get answers from his father about his adoption, Simone drops everything to be his support system. Thea and Nathaniel immerse themselves in sorority life by helping with the gala, but they discover sorority politics are no joke. JR knows what he wants now and is ready to fight for it and Keisha helps push Cam out of his comfort zone. Meanwhile, Amara fights for her job as a video of her criticizing Bringston surfaces.

When Simone is faced with her first college level tournament, she learns she has to conquer an unexpected bigger foe and gets some sage advice from Thea. Damon struggles with an assignment as it hits a little too close to home when it triggers some of his insecurities. As JR re-examines his identity, he gets advice from an unexpected source. Amara continues to fight her battle with President Allen and Bringston in her own way. Meanwhile, the gang rallies around Keisha as she tries to navigate her late mom's birthday on her own since her relationship with her father is strained.

Simone is excited that Baby Shay is coming to town, but another visitor she wasn't expecting surprises her as well, thanks to Amara. Damon struggles on the field, while family drama could threaten his new bond with his mom. JR goes home to try to get to the bottom of what is going on with his parents, but not before he does something rash. Meanwhile, Cam helps to push Keisha to follow her dreams, but her decision could ruin an important relationship.

When the power goes out at Bringston, everyone takes the time to reveal some surprising truths to each other. Simone grapples with telling her friends about her son when she learns he will be in town for a visit, and Thea unexpectedly turns to Simone for dating advice. Damon becomes worried about JR who is dealing with issues in the wrong way. Cam challenges Keisha when she is ready to give up on her choreography dreams. Meanwhile, Coach Marcus and Amara's relationship comes to a head, leaving them questioning how to move forward.

With Athletic Alumni weekend in full swing, Simone must juggle playing doubles with Thea, and trying to spend time with an unexpected guest. Damon's growing relationship with Simone hits a snag, so he focuses his efforts on the alumni game. Amara and Coach Marcus' past comes to the forefront when they run into an old classmate. Cam confides in Keisha about his plans to get back on the field. Meanwhile, JR is excited to spend time with his parents but learns of some shocking family news instead.

When Damon and JR devise a plan to help boost the baseball team's morale, they realize they have their work cut out for them when an unforeseen obstacle enters that could derail their efforts. Simone tries to extend an olive branch to Thea, but things don't turn out as she was expecting. As the RA in her dorm, Keisha is met with constant complaints and in the midst of it all, a secret she has been keeping from a friend is revealed. Meanwhile, a former student offers Amara a tempting offer, but Coach Marcus makes a surprising discovery that might be of more interest to Amara.

With everything Simone is trying to balance, she starts to crack but finds the motivation to keep going from a group assignment with Damon and Thea. Damon struggles to bond with the team, but with the help of JR, Damon does something that scares him and gets him back on track. Keisha wrestles with letting go of her dream, while Cam's dream may be over before it even started. Meanwhile, Coach Marcus witnesses what the cost of being a whistleblower is having on Amara.

Simone is excited to move into her dorm and start navigating life on her own terms, but her past choices present unexpected setbacks. Eager to turn the baseball team around, Damon and Coach Marcus are thrown an even bigger curve ball than they were anticipating. Meanwhile, Amara faces the consequences of her actions, and what that means for her future.