Rebecca Tilney

When the principal of a high school retires, two vice principals go to extremes to land the vacant job.

Maura becomes a murder suspect when her date is found dead, and she can not remember their evening together; Jane struggles to protect her best friend while doing her job.

After Rayna forced Jeff's hand by revealing his indiscretions to the board members, Edgehill Republic begins to crumble along with Jeff's career. Later, Deacon considers a clinical trial he may be eligible for to receive alternative treatment. To cope with her stress, Scarlett turns to writing again and reconnects with Gunnar, who's doing the same.

Rayna finds out about Jeff Fordham's plan to sign Maddie to Edgehill; Luke and Gunnar write revenge songs and go carousing with a cautious Will; Sadie is tormented by her ex; Deacon's attempts to hide his illness cause him to push Maddie away.