K Celeste (Nicole Kidman) prichádza Mary Louise Wright (Meryl Streep) - matka zosnulého manžela Celesty Perryho Wirghta (Alexander Skarsgård). Chce sa dozvedieť, ako jej syn zomrel. Celestu trápia nočné mory a snaží sa znovu nastoliť pokoj a mier vo svojej rodine. Madeline (Reese Witherspoon) sa snaží vysvetliť svojej dcére Chloe, že ona na vysokú pôjde, ale keď jej Chloe povie, že nie, strhne sa veľká hádka. Jane (Shailene Woodley) sa zapozerá do Coreyho (Douglas Smith). Bonnie (Zoe Kravitz) sa začne postupne ničiť faktom, že zabila Perryho a rúca sa.

Renata faces an uncertain future when Gordon lands in legal trouble. Corey asks Jane out on a “practice” date. After a challenging therapy session with Dr. Reisman, Celeste opens up to Mary Louise about her relationship with Perry. Bonnie's mom, Elizabeth, arrives. Ed confronts Madeline about her secrets.

Mary Louise tries to get closer to Jane. Renata focuses her wrath on Principal Nippal. Madeline is forced to confront her issues at a couples therapy session with Dr. Reisman. Celeste remains conflicted by her memories of Perry.

Celeste accuses Mary Louise of overstepping boundaries with Jane. Renata endures a prying court hearing with Gordon. Jane opens up to Corey at Amabella's disco-themed birthday party. Madeline continues to try to make things right with Ed.

Celeste is blindsided by Mary Louise. Gordon continues to disappoint Renata. Bonnie contemplates a solution to her mother’s suffering and her own ongoing guilt. Ed entertains an unusual proposition before catching Madeline in an unguarded moment. The Monterey Five feel the pressure of increased scrutiny of Perry’s death.

Celeste questions Mary Louise about a tragic event from Perry’s childhood. Madeline worries their lie is tearing the Monterey Five apart.