Little Fires Everywhere

The picture-perfect lives of the Richardson family are upended by the arrival of artist Mia Warren and her daughter, Pearl, in Shaker Heights, Ohio; Elena Richardson rents to the mother-daughter duo, intertwining the fates of the two families.

As Moody's friendship with Pearl deepens, Elena's relationship with Mia grows increasingly strained; Elena snoops into Mia's past; Mia bonds with her immigrant co-worker, Bebe Chow, who makes a confession with far-reaching consequences.

Party preparations for Mirabelle McCullough's first birthday are underway; to Pearl's dismay, Moody tries to take their relationship to the next level at the dance; Mia's discovery at Mirabelle's birthday threatens her newfound friendship with Elena.

Lexie enjoys her newly sexually-active status with Brian; Pearl explores her budding sexuality and sets her sights on Trip; Mia and Elena find themselves at odds over Mirabelle/May Ling, which ends in an epic showdown and launches a custody battle.

Bill Richardson has his hands full representing the McCullough's in the custody case, much to Izzy's dismay. Lexie finds out upsetting news and turns to Pearl for help. Meanwhile, Elena – feeling as though this whole custody battle is her fault – goes to New York to search for clues about Mia's past and enlists the help of an old acquaintance.

In 1981, a young Mia begins studying at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where she meets the captivating photographer Pauline Hawthorne. Struggling to pay her tuition, Mia makes a decision that will change the course of her entire life. Meanwhile, in Ohio, a young Elena questions past choices as she adjusts to life with a fourth child.