Studio City

• 1. The Pilot

  12m

  Hollywood actor Sam Stevens and the cast of Hearts on Fire, America's number two daytime drama, navigate the chaotic world of soap operas and their own messy personal lives.

• 2. Everything It Looks Like

  8m

  Laurie's concern for Doc continues to grow. Sam reluctantly meets up with Delilah to hear her story.

• 3. My Authentic Life

  10m

  Sam's Hearts on Fire character gets a new storyline, but he gets a dose of reality when he goes to a meeting with Max.

• 4. Oh, Bella

  10m

  A surprise guest star stirs up trouble on the set of Hearts on Fire.

• 5. No More Doctors

  11m

  Laurie decides to help Delilah and knows just the person to call. Doc gives Laurie some sobering news.

• 6. A Girl from Oklahoma

  17m

  The tension between Sam and Gloria grows as he looks for new opportunities but a conversation between Sam and his mother could derail it all.

• 7. Walk Away

  10m

  After weeks of unrest, Laurie reaches out to stepbrother Sam for help with Doc. Gloria keeps the cast and crew on edge wile laying out some new demands.

• 8. Babies Are Everything

  12m

  Sam's new commercial airs on national television while his agent, Bryan, visits an old friend in hopes of getting something going. Laurie reaches out to Doc, in hopes of changing his mind.

• 9. The Audience Loves Drama

  12m

  Tensions rise on set as Gloria and Sam clash over the latest script revisions. Bryan receives important news that sends him into overdrive.

• 10. The Audition

  12m

  Sam has a run-in with an old friend while auditioning for a new film set up by Bryan. Sam reconsiders his opinion about his career choices after walking through another set.

• 11. Decisions

  Difficult decisions are made as reflections come to light. Max relates some tragic news to Christina. Doc makes his wishes known in Violet's absence.

• 12. Here's Your Coffee

  16m

  Sam struggles to strike a balance between work and life now that he is filming his dream role as an action hero in addition to starring in Hearts on Fire. Doc, hiding his opiate addiction, argues with Sam in an attempt to push him away.

• 13. America's Abs

  14m

  Gloria goes up against the network to keep Hearts of Fire from being canceled. Sam blows up when his first interview for Maximum Velocity II goes sideways. Jacob Y makes a shifty move to take control.

• 14. Maximum Velocity

  Sam gets blasted after taking bad advice from his action film co-star, Shelby. Shelby feels trapped when Dennis makes it clear that she's got to pay to play. Delilah puts Sam in check about her paternity.

• 15. Stick to the Script

  12m

  Sam's past and present intertwine in an unexpected way. Nick uses Sam's absence from Hearts on Fire to his advantage.

• 16. The Real Me

  15m

  Sam faces the harsh reality of what it means to be an actor in Hollywood. An emotional Shelby confides in Sam about the ultimate sacrifice she's made for fame.

• 17. Chin Up Buttercup

  14m

  Gloria and Jacoby Y form an alliance to save Hearts on Fire, and themselves. While facing Doc's mortality, Sam and Doc find a peaceful co-existence. Seeking to right his past wrongs, Sam gets vulnerable with Delilah.

Cast

Sean Kanan

Sam Stevens (Dr. Pierce Hartley)

Erin Soto

Christina (Anastasia)

Tristan Rogers

Doc

Philip V. Bruenn

Nick Cassidy (Devyn Striker)