Kyle Dean Massey

Alicia and Diane agree to let a famous liberal lawyer (Jeremy Breslow) aid them on their latest case, but they soon realize he may not have their client's best interests in mind. Meanwhile, Alicia's mother (Stockard Channing) arrives for Thanksgiving seeking moral and legal support from Alicia and her brother Owen. Brian Dennehy returns as Lawyer Bucky Stabler and Bebe Neuwirth returns as Judge Friend.

With Juliette's starring role in the Patsy Cline bio-pic, she is at an all-time career high, but is hitting a personal low.

Jeff is forced to revisit his past when he is faced with his ex-fiancee; Maddie struggles with the news about Deacon's illness.

Deacon becomes frustrated when Rayna refuses to let him wallow; Scarlett is wary of performing again.

Rayna asks Deacon and her daughters to perform with her at the anniversary celebration of her induction into the Grand Ole Opry.

Nashville's brightest stars come together to support Teddy's music education initiative; Deacon gets a life-changing call.