After Beverly's first game resulted in their first loss of the season, KJ is focused to turn things around, finding motivation in watching old game film of Jordan. In his excitement, he shares old Baker plays with the team, upsetting Cassius and causing tension. At the Baker’s house, Jordan is seen obsessing over news of Coach Bobby possibly being his long lost uncle. He enlisted Layla in his detective mystery work as well as Olivia, who is looking into the adoption.
Over at South Crenshaw, Khalil is finally getting his recognition and support for being a part of the team from both players and coaches. As for his father Marqui, we can’t say the same. His gang affiliation causes conflict for Khalil as he battles being torn between two worlds. Layla refuses to work with pop star Elle Grant over controversial social media posts mocking mental illnesses. However, Elle is determined to join Layla as a songwriter, even having Olivia vouch for her. Coop advocates for second chances, as the posts were made years ago, but Layla remains adamant in protecting her peace.
Sensing the tension between KJ and Cassius over the phone, his mom Ava makes a surprise visit from Oakland. After a much needed pep talk from his mom, KJ enters the 2nd half of the game reformed, and rocking the #1 jersey in honor of Jordan.
An hesitant Khalil finds both support and mentorship from Jordan, reminding him of his newfound village and those that want to see him succeed on and off the field.
Wrapping up the episode, we see KJ staying true to the team and not his father after changing a last minute play on the field, giving Beverly their first win of the season. Over in South Crenshaw’s locker room, Khalil is faced off with his father much to his dismay, and chooses school and football over being pulled back into the streets.
Maybe second chances are the move for Layla as she gives Elle an opportunity to be a songwriter for her label. She sees her words as touching and moving, a difference from the teenager who made judgment on her in the past.
Jordan continues with the mystery as a new clue leads him and Layla on a trip to Napa, could this solidify Coach Bobby as their uncle or add more clues for them to solve?
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