Juliette and Kelsey struggle with resentment in their friendship; newly-engaged Madisson is forced to face her concerns about Ish's age; Brandon adapts to fatherhood; Chloe has reinvented herself, but people are skeptical.
Juliette and Sam's relationship progresses; Chloe and Madisson try to hash out their differences; Kelsey finds out that Garrett has been training an ex-fling.
Juliette's parents and Alex's parents meet, Madisson is unsure about her future with Ben, and Alex's birthday party goes off the rails when uninvited guests show up.
Juliette receives shocking information from a surprising source. Garrett and Cara take a huge step in their relationship. Jared struggles to assimilate by using alcohol to escape his past. Pauly gets arrested on a felony charge.
Juliette is isolated from everyone when Chloe threatens legal action. Garrett and Cara continue to struggle with their relationship. Madisson doubts Amanda's intentions with Brandon. Jared and Kelsey explore their chemistry.
Kelsey tries to reignite things with Garrett, but a new love interest occupies his attention; Hannah continues to meddle in Juliette's relationship; an unexpected romance blossoms.
Alex's crew heads to Georgia, and Chloe's meddling causes friction; Juliette works at Blend for the 4th to avoid drama; Ish returns to Siesta Key with a big question for Madisson, but he's met with her family's disapproval.
Juliette has a new man, but not everyone is thrilled, especially Chloe. Madisson debuts her new boyfriend, who is very familiar to the gang. Cara and Garrett are having problems that only worsen when Kelsey intervenes.
Brandon makes a final emotional play to get Madisson back; Kelsey reveals her feelings to Garrett, only to be blocked by an unforeseen obstacle; Juliette and Alex have an explosive fight that leaves JAlex's future uncertain.
Juliette turns 21 and Alex tries to buy his way back into her life with an extravagant present. Garrett and Cara are already at a crossroads when he reveals a job opportunity that puts their relationship in jeopardy.