The Battle Rounds begin as the coaches enlist Jimmie Allen,Sean Paul, Charlie Puth, and Jazmine Sullivan to preparetheir artists to go head-to-head in hopes of advancing to theknockouts. Each coach has one steal and one save at theirdisposal.
Arman and Nadia attempt to take control of their drug-sellingventure when they realize Thony's ethical methods aren't makingthem enough money. Meanwhile, Fiona takes the lead on startingher and Thony's new cleaning business and Garrett is one stepcloser to solving the Cortés case.
When Spencer joins Olivia in her quest to get former players totalk about Coach Garrett, things start to become real forthem. With Jordan's encouragement, Layla agrees to attend ared carpet with Patience, but Patience is still learning theins and outs of these exclusive events. Spencer notices thatGrace is doing a lot of wedding things solo, so he comes upwith a solution to make her feel special. Asher gets anopportunity to take the next step in his career by going on arecruiting trip. Meanwhile, Coop gets too involved in a caseat work, leading Laura to step in.
Simone shows a different side of herself that does not gounnoticed as she reclaims her power on and off the court, butshe must decide if that is the best strategy. Damon'sdetermination to ignore his unresolved relationship with Jessieleads to conflict and an uncertainty within the team. Cam hasan unexpected visitor who will challenge him on his decision topursue music, leaving Cam to turn to Keisha for support. AsAmara settles into her new job, she receives an anonymouscritique, making her realize that she needs to sacrificesomething important to her. Meanwhile, JR and Nate findthemselves revisiting the past, but each has a differentoutcome.