Fourteen artist are introduced and move in with each other at a Beverly Hills mansion, all with hopes of being signed by Bad Boy Records.
The guys and girls are broken up into two groups before they begin performing their first song.
Angel and Melody grow more irritated each day with Monet. The judges criticism of her performance leaves Melody breaking down.
An original song is performed by one of the guys in front of the judges. Meanwhile, things between Melody and Jordan get heated.
No longer will the cast be split by gender; during rehearsal Liz has a break down; and Diddy makes a surprise visit.
The five remaining hopefuls are given a chance to write a melody for one of Rodney's originals. Later, the players are shocked that there will be a double elimination.
A double elimination rocks the house. Also, the artists get their first taste of the media. Lastly, one singer finds himself in trouble.
Johnny gives the final three a talk before moving on. The cast gets a final rehearsal before Diddy makes his decision.