In the premiere episode, a group of hot young models with celebrity parents become fast friends at a photo shoot in Los Angeles. Cambrie Schroder’s decision to move out devastates her mother Andrea, who is already dealing with a divorce. Cairo pushes her supermodel mother, Beverly Peele, to help her on an important photo shoot, while Kelly Le Brock struggles to help daughter Arissa with her plus-size modeling career, and Shanna Moakler pushes daughter Atiana De La Hoya to take advantage of her opportunities.

With Beverly Peele about to give birth, Cairo struggles to contain her feelings of resentment towards the new baby. When a surprise visitor arrives in town, Cambrie and Faith Schroder are forced to deal with the

Andrea Schroder angers her daughters when she worries that Atiana's participation in "hook up culture" makes her a bad influence on Faith. Janis and his father JD finally get cleared to come to America to pursue their modeling dreams, but a snag in their visa status throws their move into doubt. When Arissa opens up to her new friends about her strained family relationships, Kelly worries her honesty could cause problems. Despite the birth of her new baby sister, Cairo remains determined to throw the perfect surprise baby shower for Beverly.

When Cairo tries to renew her relationship with her estranged father, Beverly's lack of support opens up new wounds in their relationship. Shanna wastes no time in confronting Andrea over her disapproval of Atiana. JD takes it upon himself to get involved in Arissa's personal business, and when Faith continues her reckless spending, Cambrie takes matters into her own hands to teach her sister some responsibility.

Krista encourages Andrea to get stricter with her kids, but Cambrie and Faith aren't having it. Shanna goes on the offensive when rumors circulate about her daughter crashing a party.

Andrea brings in help to try to make peace with Cambrie and Faith, but a visitor throws her over the emotional edge.