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.

Juliette hits a career high, including singing a duet with Steven Tyler, but her personal life plummets; Avery takes care of baby Cadence at his parents' home in Texas; Rayna deals with the aftermath of Deacon's liver transplant.

Rayna asks Deacon and her daughters to perform with her at the anniversary celebration of her induction into the Grand Ole Opry; Will is uncomfortable with the songwriter he is asked to collaborate with; Sadie reveals her battle to the world.

When Juliette becomes so focused on her album that she puts it ahead of everything else, Avery makes a major decision; Rayna and the girls stand by Deacon as his life hangs in the balance.

Nashville's brightest stars come together to support Teddy's music education initiative; Deacon gets a life-changing call as he prepares to take the stage with Rayna, Maddie and Daphne.

When video of Juliette getting in an altercation with a fan goes viral, Jeff takes advantage of the situation; Maddie misses Colt; Rayna and Markus disagree about his sound.