After high school, Justin plans become a Navy SEAL, just like his dad. But when he finds out his dad's secret, Justin feels betrayed. When his aggression spins out of control, his future with the Navy is on the line.

Do the crime, do the time behind bars. But once you've been in, it can be tough to stay out. Ian's band is finally taking off. But the band's front man and Ian's best friend, Orlando, can't catch a break as a black kid in their white town. Tension with a security guard lands both Ian and Orlando in jail, and when Orlando is held indefinitely, someone will need to take over the band until he gets out. When Orlando chooses Chase, the band's bassist,...

Lucas dreams of getting a basketball scholarship and helping his mom out of poverty. But his brother tries to steer him toward making easy money on the street. Can Lucas keep his focus and stay true to his dream?

In Troy, Ohio, there's Trojan football and then there's everything else. It's been that way as long as anyone can remember. But it's been more than a decade since Troy took home the state title. This season, they finally have a chance to end the drought. Brian Norwood is the son of a Trojan football legend. His father starred on the last championship team-an undefeated team. And it seems like every sacred Trojan tradition began with his dad. Now Brian...

Xavier's dad is home from prison, but his dad is always angry. Or drinking. When Xavier's temper flares, it threatens to send him down the same path as his father. Can he control his actions?

Deja's mom is always in trouble with the law. Now her mom is behind bars―and having another baby. Deja agrees to raise baby Heaven, but being a parent is harder than expected.

A night out with friends goes all wrong. Now DeQuin's facing the fallout. His dad, who's serving time, thinks DeQuin should fight. His grandfather preaches peaceful resistance. Whatever tactic DeQuin chooses, he risks losing everything.

Rosie's ex-Marine Corps father still barks orders like he's in uniform, but Rosie's glad he's home. When her dad decides to re-enlist, Rosie's anger spins out of control and causes major problems. Can she get her life back on track?

Frankie has a chance at a fresh start by moving off the reservation and enrolling at Rondo Alternative. But leaving gang life proves harder than Frankie ever imagined. Can he find a way out?

Rachel's junior year was going to be perfect-until Misty, her wild cousin and a force to be reckoned with, moves in. To help with behavior issues, Rachel's family enrolls Misty in Rondo Alternative High School.