Scarlett tries to help Sean, but he doubts her motives Deacon deals with forgiveness and a new family dynamic feeling out of depth on "Nashville's Next," Daphne finds help in judge De Witt.
A visitor from the past comes into Deacon's life -- his father, a very unpleasant surprise with Alannah out of the picture, the band flounders and the guys have to consider whether it's worth continuing.
Juliette discovers that Darius Enright's movement is not the happy utopia that it originally seemed to be when the group refuses to allow her to leave, tension becomes too much to bear.
As Brad's country music singing competition begins, he and a singing coach instantly recognize Daphne as a star in the making Avery's relationship with Alannah deepens.
When he's in the hospital, Will frets about his future Brad gets a restraining order against Deacon the media harasses Avery about Juliette's extended stay in South America Maddie gets caught up in the fast lane lifestyle of Jonah Ford.
Maddie shoots a mascara commercial but takes issue with the direction Deacon gets invited to play the Opry but hesitates to answer Avery and Gunnar embrace life on the road.
Gunnar visits his hometown and faces the ghosts of his past Maddie and Juliette are nominated for the same music award Deacon helps Jessie record Scarlett learns self-defense.
Juliette takes great pains to keep Maddie from learning the truth Deacon considers a new artist for Highway 65 Scarlett's pregnancy faces complications Gunnar searches for the mugger.
Juliette's injuries continue to plague her Avery gets a taste of independence Scarlett and Gunnar shoot a national commercial Deacon plays a benefit for charity.
Scarlett confronts the journalist Mackenzie Rhodes face to face Will shoots a commercial Deacon feels pressure from the outside to move on from Rayna.
Juliette has it out with Avery over Hallie's sound Maddie learns the truth about the origins of the bullying on social media Scarlett's pregnancy brings with it unexpected attention.
A huge fallout results from the video of Maddie and the police officer Deacon and Avery fall in love with Hallie's special sound Zach continues to exert his influence on Highway 65.
Maddie and Clay get pulled over by a police officer Juliette searches for a hit to relaunch her career Damien George returns to Nashville with a grand plan for Scarlett.
Rayna and Deacon struggle to write their album Maddie and Daphne create a disturbance at home Damien apologizes to Scarlett Scarlett and Gunnar question their relationship.
Rayna and Deacon beef up their home security after Rayna's encounter with Carl Hockney Juliette draws closer to her guardian angel, Hallie Avery leaps back into performing.
Scarlett and Damien George fight over their differences Clay and Maddie's relationship builds Clay shows Maddie a different part of town.
Rayna receives a stunning offer from Zach Welles Juliette seeks advanced treatment Will and Kevin look for an apartment together.
Maddie starts an internship at a recording studio and meets a street musician Avery struggles while producing a young Internet sensation Juliette meets her guardian angel.
Rayna approaches Deacon about making a concept album together Scarlett can't trust Gunnar Juliette seeks out her guardian angel.
Rayna and Deacon face a new normal with Maddie back home shocking news about Juliette creates a wave of emotions throughout Nashville.