Graeme McComb

Set against the backdrop of a fictional hit dating competition show, UnREAL is led by Rachel a young staffer whose sole job is to manipulate her relationships with and among the contestants to get the vital dramatic and outrageous footage the program's dispassionate executive producer, Quinn King, demands.

A family tragedy strikes one of the girls. Quinn continues pushing boundaries when she offers a cash bonus to Jay, Shia, or Rachel to create this season's villain out of the remaining girls.

The girls are in an uproar when a tabloid story exposes some news about Adam's past. Rachel has to produce a romantic date at Adam's vineyard.

Broke and drowning under a pile of bills, Rachel is forced to ask her mother for financial support. Her mother agrees but the loan comes with strings attached that will affect Rachel's mental well-being.

Tragedy hits the set affecting the contestants and everyone behind the scenes.

With the final elimination ceremony right around the corner, Adam is offered an interesting proposal. Rachel is pulled between Jeremy and Adam. Chet makes a decision about his relationship with Quinn.