As the crew looks forward to a fresh start in the new year, a debutante ball threatens already fragile bonds.

Zoya spends more time with Shan’s family–much to Nick’s annoyance–while Max’s parents host an important dinner that descends into chaos.

Though finally the new queen of Constance, Monet yearns for a real rivalry with Julien. Meanwhile, Obie asks for Julien’s help managing their friends ahead of meeting Grace’s family.

Julien struggles to show Grace’s true colors to Obie. Audrey and Max suspect Aki is keeping a secret. Zoya learns of Nick’s betrayal.

A Christmas visitor threatens to upend Julien’s life, while a new friend pushes Zoya to chart her own path. Ahead of a bombshell drop, Kate, Jordan, and Wendy clamor for…

While an incident at a nearby school finds all eyes on Gossip Girl, Julien and Zoya team up for Halloween. Audrey panics over bad news, and Obie grows suspicious of…

Tired of the lack of diversity in Pembroke’s staff, Ji-Yoon makes a bold decision during a faculty soiree. A video from Bill’s lecture causes a stir.

Bill hosts a town hall with the students that quickly takes a turn. Joan starts a fire. A dinner with the dean puts Ji-Yoon in an awkward position.

As his hearing approaches, Bill’s academic future comes into question. Ji-Yoon’s revelation puts the board on the spot and shakes up the department.

With the department facing budget cuts and low enrollment, Ji-Yoon vows to make some changes as chair while one professor struggles to keep it together.