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Star Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2016 - 2017
The first season of the musical drama follows the lives of three young singers trying to navigate the music business and become famous. Star (Jude Demorest) is an 18-year-old orphan who spent her childhood in foster care; Simone (Brittany O'Grady) is Star's 16-year-old sister who still lives in foster care in an abusive home; Alex (Ryan Destiny) is a 19-year-old trying to get away from her father's shadow. The three friends form a group called Big Trouble and try to launch their careers, while dealing with personal issues, difficult families, addictions, negative influences, money problems and the ruthlessness of showbiz. Rounding out the cast are Carlotta (Queen Latifah), the owner of a beauty salon who ends up mothering the girls, her transgender daughter Cotton (Amiyah Scott), and Jahil (Benjamin Bratt), a talent manager who really believes in the trio's chances at success.
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Dec 14, 2016 60 mins
Drama about three young women who form a group and battle to make a splash in the music industry begins.
Episode 2
The Devil You Know
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 59 mins
A producer's revealing secret threatens the trio's opportunity for a chance to perform at a music festival, forcing Star to undertake extreme measures and a career-ending risk to put things right. Carlotta and Jahil square off in efforts to keep their secrets buried as a life hangs in the balance.
Episode 3
Next of Kin
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 59 mins
When someone close to her is in jeopardy, Carlotta shifts into protector mode, while Jahil's efforts to raise money for a recording session land him in trouble. Simone's past returns to haunt her; and Star does her utmost to be sure her sister stays safe.
Episode 4
Code of Silence
Wed, Jan 18, 2017 59 mins
Carlotta continues to dig into Simone and Star's past, while a familiar face seeks help from Jahil. Meanwhile, Miss Bruce prepares the salon for an upcoming hair show; and Gladys Knight is recruited to introduce the girls' showcase.
Episode 5
New Voices
Wed, Jan 25, 2017 59 mins
The trio catch a glimpse of the local competition and decide to step up their game and revamp their style; Simone finds her mother's old tapes, of which Carlotta wants no part. Meanwhile, Star jeopardizes her new relationship, and Jahil winds up in a sticky situation.
Episode 6
Infamous
Wed, Feb 1, 2017 60 mins
The trio are invited to perform at an elegant charity function but Jahil wants Alex to sing lead and emphatically encourages Star to get rid of Hunter. Later, Jahil avoids paying back a debt.
Episode 7
Black Wherever I Go
Wed, Feb 8, 2017 59 mins
Derek organizes a rally in response to the loss of a friend, but it spins out of control. Later, Star misses an important rehearsal, forcing Alex and Simone to get a substitute; and Eva reveals her intentions.
Episode 8
Mama's Boy
Wed, Feb 15, 2017 59 mins
At a neighborhood block party, Hunter surprises Star by inviting a superstar recording artist/producer to the event; Alexandra is forced to reexamine her dreams of stardom when her mother makes an irresistible proposal. Meanwhile, Jahil looks into a new opportunity; and Cotton meets with Pastor Harris in hopes of fixng the relationship with her mother.
Episode 9
Alibi
Wed, Feb 22, 2017 59 mins
The Otis murder wreaks havoc on the beauty salon and threatens to destroy the family; additional information about Carlotta's troubled past is uncovered; Jahil faces an ultimatum; and Cotton moves out.
Episode 10
Boy Trouble
Wed, Mar 1, 2017 59 mins
As the young ladies ready for Atlanta Next Fest, a shocking development jeopardizes them and their dreams. Meanwhile, Carlotta and Cotton remain at odds, but a revealed secret changes things forever and the girls get some shocking news.
Episode 11
Saving Face
Wed, Mar 8, 2017 59 mins
Star and Hunter's relationship intensifies, while Rose shows up to help Alex and Derek in the aftermath of their traumatic experience. Carlotta reveals why she kept a secret for all these years; Cotton does the unthinkable to a most-trusted person; the girls do a publicity photo shoot with a social-media guru; and a suspect is charged in Otis' murder.
Episode 12
Showtime
Wed, Mar 15, 2017 59 mins
In the Season 1 finale, a troubled Star deals with the aftermath of Hunter's actions, while Derek and Alex struggle over an important decision about their future. Meanwhile, the girls fine-tune their routine for the Atlanta NextFest; Carlotta hopes to mend broken relationships; and Jahil hopes to get back into the girls' good graces.
