Star/Season Three

Season Three
Star
Season Premiere	September 26, 2018
Season Finale	May 8, 2019
Episode Count	18
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Season Three of Star premiered on September 26, 2018.

Episodes

#	#	Title	Written By	Directed By	Airdate	Viewers	18-49 Rating	Prod.
31	1	Secrets & Lies	Kimberly Ann Harrison	Bille Woodruff	September 26, 2018	4.638M	1.4%	3AZD01
Three months later, as Star returns home from touring, and Alex and Simone's fates are finally answered. Carlotta and Cassie's sibling rivalry continues, as the two grapple with the aftermath of Cassie's big mistake, and Christine is caught in the middle. When Carlotta's back is against the wall, Midtown Sound's strength and future is tested by Mateo Ferrera, and Star's big announcement leaves a lot of questions unanswered.
32	2	Who's the Daddy	Nina Gloster & David Gould	Chris Robinson	October 3, 2018	3.986M	1.2%	3AZD02
When Mateo pulls a shocking stunt to reveal Star's pregnancy, the social media trolls go wild. Meanwhile, Simone faces a choice between her marriage and career, Carlotta and Cassie continue to battle it out and Maurice and Cassie team up for an unlikely ploy. Then, Derek returns home to find Miss Ruby in trouble.
33	3	A Family Affair	Randy Huggins & Jewel McPherson	Ruben Garcia	October 10, 2018	4.113M	1.3%	3AZD03
In an attempt to "go legit," Cassie embarks on a new venture with a businessman, that interferes with Carlotta's work. Meanwhile, Noah struggles with making a contract decision under the watch of his father, Bobby, who is now back in his life. Then, still struggling with the death of a super-fan's sister, Alex helps the fan start a music career. Also, a shocking discovery causes Star to take family a little more seriously, Simone finds out a secret about Mateo she can't keep to herself and Andy is back in trouble.
34	4	All Falls Down	Michael C. Martin & Ester Lou Weithers	Cheryl Dunye	October 17, 2018	3.751M	1.2%	3AZD04
Still stressed and grieving, Carlotta lands celebrity host Ryan J to host Gravity Media's Snowball event, but it doesn't come easy. Meanwhile, Star finds out that Maurice stole from her, and Derek becomes skeptical about Alex's super-fan-turned-bestie, Olivia. Then, Simone is asked to speak at the Orange Ball; Cassie does business with her ex, Xander; Maurice gets a blast from the past; and someone's fate is revealed.
35	5	Someday We'll All Be Free	Leo Richardson & Jordan E. Cooper	Janice Cooke	October 31, 2018	3.276M	0.9%	3AZD05
Carlotta goes missing, suspicions about Olivia rise as she continues to pursue a friendship with Alex to cope with the loss of her sister. Maurice and Mateo settle on an agreement that tests Noah's loyalty. Miss Bruce and Bobby connect over their similar pasts and Noah, Simone, and Star try to keep Carlotta's Music Festival afloat in her absence.
36	6	Ante Up	Randy Huggins & Rebecca Boss & Chris Masi	John Krokidas	November 7, 2018	3.715M	1.1%	3AZD06
In an effort to boost ticket sales, Mateo brings on controversial rapper Lil Dini, who clashes with Take 3. Star and Noah confide in each other about their relationship issues and Simone is put in a sticky situation when Jackson is cast as her co-star in a movie. Meanwhile, Derek's keeping a secret, Cotton's suspicions about Cassie grow and Xander pushes Cassie to find the rat in her organization.
37	7	Karma	Kimberly Ann Harrison & Nina Gloster	Erica Watson	November 14, 2018	3.677M	1.1%	3AZD07
Gravity Media recruits social media influencer Chloe David to attract more attention to Carlotta's festival, but Take 3's plan to hijack attention to their album doesn't go as planned. Cassie's relationship with Xander gets more complicated and Star must face her fears in order to build her family with Jax. Meanwhile, Detective Montero puts Derek in a dangerous position that could cost him everything.
38	8	Roots and Wings	Jewel McPherson	Scott Peters	November 28, 2018	3.655M	1.1%	3AZD08
Carlotta returns to Gravity Records, but finds out a lot has changed. Star meets Jackson's mother, Becky, and makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Simone asks Nina for help when Angel returns in an unlikely way; Alex, still reeling from her fight with Derek, struggles with writing her own music; and Noah becomes dangerously paranoid and enlists his father, Bobby, as his new manager. Then, Cassie and Carlotta take steps towards making amends and Carlotta finds healing in confronting her father, Calvin.
39	9	Zion	Karin Gist	Bille Woodruff	December 5, 2018	3.924M	1.2%	3AZD09
Carlotta does what she can to make the Rhythm and Bells Festival a success. However, challenges arise when Star ends up in a legal bind, Alex makes a major career move, Simone is hiding a secret and Cassie gets out of jail seeking revenge. Meanwhile, Derek and Ruby volunteer at the shelter, where Ruby comes face-to-face with the man who attacked her. Then, tempers flare as Carlotta and Cassie's father, Calvin, shows up unexpectedly.
40	10	When Stars Fall	Ester Lou Weithers	Chris Robinson	March 13, 2019	3.573M	1.1%	3AZD10
After giving birth, Star ends up jeopardizing everything she has worked for, while Simone fights for her family. Meanwhile, Carlotta opens up about buried trauma from her past, Cassie puts her neck on the line to save her nephew, Alex's career is skyrocketing and the team begins to think about the future of their musical careers.
41	11	Watch the Throne	Michael C. Martin	Anna Mastro	March 20, 2019	3.133M	1%	3AZD11
Star's situation with the law intensifies, while Noah juggles new priorities. Gigi and Alex face off to see who will be number one at the label. Meanwhile, Simone, Mateo and Derek fight city council to make Atlanta a sanctuary city in order to get Angel home.
42	12	Toxic	Leo Richardson	Tasha Smith	March 27, 2019	3.125M	0.9%	3AZD12
With ASA nominations approaching, Alex and Gigi's rivalry heats up into a sing off, while both of their family dramas come to a head. Star struggles with being away from Davis, as Noah battles his old vice. Miss Bruce, Simone and Cotton make a startling discovery that could help Star get out of jail. Meanwhile, Cassie and Maurice team up for a take-down.
43	13	The Reckoning	Kimberly Ann Harrison & Ruth Ferrera	Joe Leonard	April 3, 2019	3.392M	1%	3AZD13
Under Mateo's hand, Gravity Media's finances are in the gutter and the team must pull off a successful ASA party to get back in the game. Carlotta returns and jumps right back into cleaning up everyone's mess. Cassie closes in on Xander and digs into the past, after her father's bombshell. Meanwhile, Simone watches over Star as Noah wrestles with his demons, and Alex and GiGi's rivalry takes a new turn.
44	14	Amazing Grace	Nina Gloster	Mario Van Peebles	April 10, 2019	3.109M	0.9%	3AZD14
Carlotta and Gravity throw a Legend Tribute concert to campaign for the ASA Awards. When Star's health takes a turn for the worse, Simone is put in a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Alex attempts to trust her family again, Cassie and Maurice's relationship reaches new heights and Noah grapples with his reality after a visit from his mother, Dianne. Gigi makes a career changing choice and Cassie takes matters into her own hands with her father.
45	15	Lean On Me	Randy Huggins	Scott Peters	April 17, 2019	3.23M	0.9%	3AZD15
Simone and Alex prepare to compete against newcomer Amber for their ASA performance. Noah's father, Bobby, returns to help Noah with his sobriety and fatherhood. Meanwhile, Miss Christine, Cousin Duke and Cousin Rashad come to town, much to the chagrin of Carlotta and Cassie. Then, Leon makes Cotton an offer.
46	16	Square One	Rebecca Boss & Chris Masi	Tasha Smith	April 24, 2019	3.012M	0.9%	3AZD16
To campaign for the ASA Awards, Gravity throws an Easter brunch showcasing their artists, but as the awards draw nearer, the future of Take 3 and their solo careers are on the line. As the label faces possible bankruptcy, Carlotta must rally the troops to woo Empire executive, Giselle, in hopes she will invest. Star struggles to juggle Davis and her career, and clashes with Noah's mom, Dianne. Meanwhile, Alex plans for her future and Simone doubles down on her activism, which puts Angel in danger.
47	17	Proud Mary Keep On	Jewel McPherson	John Krokidas	May 1, 2019	2.942M	0.9%	3AZD17
Everyone is on edge, but the girls must stay focused on the events leading up to the ASAs. Star and Noah struggle with parenthood while being in the spotlight, as Alex deals with her father's retaliation for her refusing his "gifts." Meanwhile, Cassie continues to manage Rashad's music career and Carlotta makes a shocking discovery that will change the lives of many.
48	18	When the Levee Breaks	Karin Gist & Kimberly Ann Harrison	Bille Woodruff	May 8, 2019	3.43M	1%	3AZD18
The ASAs finally arrive and Take 3 fights Amber Drake for the top spot. Alex prepares for her wedding, but someone from her past returns to wreak havoc on her big day. Meanwhile, Star finally makes a decision about Davis, Carlotta continues to mend things with Rashad and the season ends with a bang.