The Come Up

Fernando heads to the French Riviera to face his demons, while Ben might be kindling a new romance. Taofeek races to meet his make-or-break career moment with Evan Mock, and Ebon works to keep her community safe.

Ebon and Starr have an absolutely perfect night, only to face brutal truths. Pressure is on for Fernando to impress at a major fashion industry event, while Taofeek has to keep his cool when Evan Mock offers the opportunity of a lifetime.

Taofeek receives life changing news. Ben brings his Texas friends to meet Fernando for the first time at Claude's 24th birthday party, Ebon remains single until taken, while Claude sends a text she really shouldn't have.

Claude is starring in an off-off Broadway play. If that wasn't terrifying enough, her mom might meet Malcolm for the first time. Will he even show? Ben's kale jokes hit the main stage while Sophia faces the countdown to a college decision.

Fernando and Ben reveal what happened behind closed doors the night before. Ebon is planning the Ball of the Century but the question is: will she finally make her mark on NYC nightlife? And Claude confesses she used the L word for Malcolm...

Taofeek's career will never be the same after showing the world what he can do, in style. Claude introduces Ben to her friends, he makes a surprising connection with one of them. Sophia chats with her sister about their mom's expectations.

With this group of friends, more is more - bigger goals, crazier parties, deeper romances - it's impossible not to dream big when NYC is your playground. For Ben, Claude, Ebon, Fernando, Sophia and Taofeek, this is only the beginning.