Keith Brooks

Carlotta continues to search for the truth about Simone and Star’s past, as a familiar face reaches out for Jahil’s help. Meanwhile, Miss Bruce works on preparing the salon to compete in the annual “Taylor Brothers Hair Show.”  They unexpectedly arrange for the empress of soul, Gladys Knight, to introduce their showcase, which includes a live performance from the girls, who sing a cover of one of Knight’s classic hits.

After getting a glimpse of their local competition, tensions rise between the three girls as they work on revamping their style. Simone discovers old tapes of her mother’s, but Carlotta wants nothing to do with them – and she isn’t the only one who feels that way. Meanwhile, Star puts her new relationship in jeopardy and Jahil finds himself in a sticky situation of his own.

As one group finds what may be an ideal shelter, another group comes to realize that the best protection comes from those around them.

John and Zed engage in a dangerous confrontation to save a woman and her family from sinister forces, after a desperate wife makes a deal with the devil to save her husband's life. Constantine's efforts force him to confront the darkness in his own life – while also coming face to face with a powerful new adversary in Papa Midnite (guest star Michael James Shaw).

Beth (Christina Hendricks), Annie (Mae Whitman) and Ruby (Retta) bite off more than they can chew when they agree to help Rio (Manny Montana) smuggle contraband. Ruby deals with a so-called family friend from her church and Annie prepares for a visit with a social worker that could help determine the fate of her custody battle with Greg (guest star Zach Gilford).