In the series premiere, Rickey Smiley's lack of romance becomes a problem.
Rickey, Da Brat, and Gary get acting lessons from an eccentric acting coach. Also: Da Brat sets up Rickey on a blind date with a female football player.
Rickey tries to teach Gary how to swim, but things go awry; Malik says he wants to go to military school; and Brandon gets advice about moving in with his girlfriend.
Ricky tests his assistant candidates and gets his affairs in order. Also: Brandon tries to improve his romance game and Craig and Malik help Miss Pat in the kitchen.
The kids set Rickey up on a dream blind date during his trip to Miami. Also: D'Essence contemplates getting a tattoo; Brandon struggles in the absence of a car and job; and Brat and Gary try to resolve their differences through art.
Rickey visits his old 'hood with his kids and stops at the scene of his own shooting from twenty years earlier. Also: Malik and Brandon's sneaker cleaning business grows too quickly; Brat and Headkrack go in the studio; and Juicy pursues fashion.
Rickey and crew do a team building exercise which pits the guys versus the girls in an outdoor adventure. Also: Rickey takes Malik and Craig to get dance lessons and Donovan and Reec help Brandon plan an anniversary party for Beonka.
Malik struggles in school and Craig thinks he knows why: Malik misses structure from military school. Also: Rickey and Aaryn talk about her dating life; Craig and Malik start a shoe cleaning business, but quickly get overwhelmed; Rickey and Da Brat see a trainer from hell; and Brat and Headkrack go into the studio.
Rickey has a big announcement at the Magic City Classic and takes Da Brat and Gary on the flight of their lives. Elsewhere: D'Essence and Landon bump into each other and Landon tries to get her back; Beonka gives Brandon an ultimatum; and D'Essence wants to maintain a relationship with her father.
In the second season premiere, Rickey goes on a boat getaway to Bimini with the girls after all the boys get in trouble. Elsewhere: Gary brings Headkrack and Da Brat to a business meeting for a men's underwear line.
Rickey hangs out with Devon Franklin, a film studio executive and major Hollywood player, while the radio crew run into budget problems as they search for a new office space. Elsewhere: Craig decides to skip school.
Rickey's grandfather offers advice on how to handle the friction with Craig while Spirit tries to challenge Rickey's discipline ideas. Also: Rock T. tries to match make; Brandon parties with Reec and Donovan; and Beonka becomes tabloid fodder.
A rap battle is held between the morning team and Ed Lover and Monie Love's crew. Later: Craig runs away from home.
Rickey reunites with a former co-host at Juicy's fashion show. Later: he meets with Craig and decides if he should cut ties with him.
A birthday party is thrown for grandpa, but Rickey receives gifts of appreciation as well.
Rickey pitches a new show with Ebony Steele and D'Essence pitches her backpack idea with her cousin to special guests.
D'Essence moves in with Rickey; Juicy gets upset at Gary for being too busy; Brandon and Beonka take a big step in their relationship.
Ed Lover, Gary and Rickey discuss Rickey's relationship status; D'Essence hates Rickey's house rules; Brandon and Beonka move in together.
Ed Lover suggests a matchmaker for Rickey; D'Essence lands an internship; Aaryn visits for spring break and has a surprise for everyone.