Ezekiel and Negan plan a labor revolt. Eugene stands trial.
With Dean (Matthew Lillard) back in the house, and her criminal activities expanding, Beth (Christina Hendricks) struggles to keep her new business separate from her home life. When Sadie (Izzy Stannard) goes on a trip, Annie's (Mae Whitman) loneliness leads her to an ill-advised one-night stand. Ruby (Retta) doubles down on her lies to Stan (Reno Wilson). FBI Agent Jim Turner (guest star James Lesure) follows up on Boomer's (guest star David Hornsby) tip about the women.
After a young woman is murdered, Elijah and Anthony take on hate speech in a case against controversial leader Campbell Mathers, who is represented by Elijah's old friend and attorney Rachel Madsen.
When Gwen’s school chorus honors her with a tribute concert, she reconnects with an old flame. Cop Joe and Amy push each other to confront some hard truths. Music Joe’s world is rocked when Amy discloses a big secret. Nurse Joe and Jenny readjust to being long distance after spending the holidays as a family.
Cop Joe tries to impress Amy's family. Nurse Joe takes an important road trip with Chris. Music Joe hits rock bottom.