With the world watching in anticipation, and her family eagerly awaiting a reunion, Gypsy Rose Blanchard is released from prison after serving eight and a half years for her role in the murder of her mother. In her first 12 hours of freedom, Gypsy is chased by paparazzi, threatened with a parole violation if she doesn't leave the state of Missouri immediately, and reveals whether she has consummated her marriage. Gypsy's first taste of freedom leaves her fearful of going back to prison.

Fearing a violation of her probation, Gypsy works to resolve issues with her parole officer. Ryan questions Kristy's motivations when he learns she's been in contact with Gypsy's ex-fiance, Ken. Gypsy settles into her new life in Lake Charles, but having been dependent on her mother her entire existence, she worries about what she can contribute to her marriage with Ryan. Rod and Gypsy share a father-daughter moment three decades in the making.

During a whirlwind trip to New York City, Gypsy Rose comes face to face with her newfound celebrity status, but quickly starts to question if she's cut out for the spotlight. As the outpouring of love on social media suddenly gives way to hateful DMs and death threats, Gypsy tries to tune out the noise and focus instead on her journey towards self-acceptance and planning a wedding reception with Ryan.

After their press trip and makeshift honeymoon to NYC, Gypsy and Ryan travel to her family's home in Cut Off, Louisiana to confront memories of her past. To symbolize her unique journey, Gypsy gets a tattoo at her cousin's tattoo shop and grapples with the relationships on her mother's side of the family. Once she returns home to Lake Charles, Gypsy learns that her ex, Ken, is eager to reconnect, throwing her into an emotional tailspin.

Hoping to make their connection stronger, Gypsy and Ryan add to their family and adopt a puppy named Pixie. But when Gypsy tells Mia that she may be pregnant, things in their lives take a turn and Mia begs Gypsy to do something about it. Ryan becomes enraged learning that Gypsy is telling not only her sister, but the world, about their sex life. He hits a major trauma trigger for Gypsy when she compares his controlling behavior to her mom's. And for the first time ever, Gypsy's ex-fiance, Ken, is interviewed.

With lifelong insecurities about her looks, Gypsy starts on a path to change her physical appearance while Ryan's own insecurities bubble to the surface. More than two months after Gypsy's release, Rod feels jealous of everyone's alone time with his daughter, so he and Gypsy experience some firsts they never had the chance to do. With emotions high, Gypsy confides in Kristy that her feelings for her ex-fiance, Ken, haven't changed, revealing doubts about her future with Ryan.