Derrick Freeman

(Series Premiere) A New Orleans neighborhood celebrates its first second-line 'parade' since Katrina, reuniting many of its musicians and residents, though many more have yet to return.

Albert presses Councilman Ron Singleton to reopen housing projects; Davis enlists some top local musicians to cut a campaign CD; a Japanese jazz fan does a good turn for Antoine; Janette cooks for four celebrity chefs; Annie fails to embrace Sonny's houseguest; the city celebrates the return of displaced residents with a second-line parade.

Davis concocts a remedy for the post-Mardi Gras blues; Annie makes a decision that Sonny takes personally; Janette's latest chef's gig gets bogged down; Antoine becomes LaDonna's unexpected benefactor; Colson warns Albert to avoid trouble on St. Joseph's night; Creighton is inspired by a classic novel set in old New Orleans.

Lt. Colson questions the quality of police investigations; Janette lands at Le Bernardin; Annie tries composing; Aunt Mimi gets a track from rapper Mannie Fresh, while Davis discovers a new talent; Sofia lands an internship in Councilman Oliver Thomas' office.

Davis is eclipsed by his protege, Lil Calliope; Albert's quest for authenticity rankles Delmond; Antoine experiences the upside of teaching and downside of band-leading; Larry forces LaDonna to make a choice; Colson lands in Homicide; Sofia is chastened; Hidalgo finds opportunity in frustration; Janette is transformed by her new job; Toni and King probe witnesses to murder; Annie experiences the highs and lows of New Orleans in a single night.

Season Three Finale. Davis McAlary and Cheeky Blakk go 'full ghetto' on McAlary's goodbye to the musician's life. Tim Feeny reveals himself and his intentions to Desautel when he finds out that she's throwing an unauthorized benefit for Gigi's. Delmond Lambreaux parts ways with the powers that be. Toni Bernette sees hope that Joey Abreu's killer may be prosecuted.