Newly promoted Jane is unsettled when her first big assignment is to write a story about why her ex broke up with her. Sutton tries not to feel left behind as she toils in the assistant ranks.

Kat finds herself questioning her identity as she spends more time with Adena. Jane is horrified to be tasked with writing the sex column. Sutton questions an advancement opportunity at Scarlet.

Kat becomes the victim of internet trolling when she stands up for gender inequality. Sutton finds her dream job but worries she doesn't have what it takes to make it work. Jane pursues a story about a congresswoman.

Sutton becomes flustered when someone at Scarlet has the wrong impression of her professional background. Jane works to prove she can have a friends with benefits relationship without feelings getting in the way. Kat and Adena grow closer.

The subject of Jane's latest article threatens to sue her and the magazine. Sutton is excited to move forward in her career. Kat questions whether she is ready for a real relationship.

Kat tries not to let her competitive nature interfere with promoting Scarlet's breast health awareness campaign. Jane confronts past issues and fresh anxieties when she tackles a controversial piece about BRCA gene testing.