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.

Stephanie and Amara enter the ring; Evan confronts his father-in-law about a potentially deadly encounter; Bella plays both sides of the fence; Stephanie learns a juicy secret and Evan reveals an even juicier one; Rondell stands up for The Banks.

Stephanie plans the ultimate takedown for Amara and plots a coup; Evan feels the heat as the DOJ closes in on his misdeeds; Titus makes a new enemy at work; Titus and Amara are greeted by a surprise at home; Carly’s new relationship intensifies; Evan sees more than he can bear.

Stephanie and Evan join forces to both bring big business to Atlanta and paralyze Amara; Rondell wins a crucial battle; Titus is dispatched on a mission that could jeopardize his career; Bella is determined to advance her company by any means necessary.

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; Evan attempts to bargain with Greg Peters; Carly is taken off-guard by Stephanie’s perfect timing.

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; Senior suffers a health setback; Carly takes a leap of faith with Lori.

Stephanie and Irene conspire against Rondell; Titus takes matters into his own hands; Rondell makes personal and professional moves; Greg’s family means business.

Rondell loses in a big way; Stephanie exacts revenge on Lori; The highly anticipated Anniversary Celebration at Thelma's Place ends sooner than expected; Damian continues to wreak havoc in the lives of Titus and Amara.

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 blindsided.

Evan and Rondell demand justice from Greg; Bella's best friend Perla dispenses advice; Amara's suspicions are confirmed; Evan finds a new rival in Kent; 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 an unsavory blast from their past; Evan and Bella endure the worst nightmare of their lives.

Amara sets a trap; Stephanie gathers new evidence.

Carlisle matriarch Irene shows her mettle; A new foe walks into Amara's life; Stephanie issues an ultimatum; Evan betrays an ally; Titus becomes a target; 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.

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 plays a deadly game with Evan; Titus faces unforeseen circumstances; Stephen has a surprise for Stephanie; Bella loosens Stephanie's grip; Rondell and Evan are pushed to their limits with Darcia; Stephanie and Amara keep their friends close and enemies closer.