With the premiere of the show only a day away, Brittney and Simon get a surprise visit from their overbearing mother. Gabby and Brittney find common ground, while Justin and Simon grow closer. Meanwhile, the network tasks Nick with pulling together a live after-show and the men of “The Big Leap” help Reggie navigate his romantic life.
A trip back to Gabby and Justin's high school leads to a big emotional reveal. Nick tries to stage an important conversation between Mike and Paula. Reggie must cope with a new development in his relationship.
With the release of the first show trailer, the contestants air their grievances over what was caught on tape. Wayne has a run-in with someone from his past who wants to use him to gain access to the show. Nick is distracted by his visiting daughter.
Monica must face her past when the contestants head to Chicago to watch a performance of "Swan Lake," performed by her old ballet company. Nick digs deeper into Justin's family issues and makes a bold move for the sake of the show.