Jane embarks on writing her final article for Scarlet.

Jane, Sutton, Alex, Pinstripe and Jacqueline are all trapped in the Scarlet offices due to a massive traffic jam. Forced to spend time together, Jane reexamines her feelings for Pinstripe. Sutton makes a surprising move. And when she learns Adena is leaving New York, Kat makes an impulsive decision.

As rumors of layoffs at Scarlet sweep through the office leaving everyone unsettled, Jane learns of a potential opportunity at a rival publication. Sutton is given a big opportunity when a coworker buckles under pressure. Kat is tasked with organizing a "Readers Night" for Scarlet, but is distracted by thoughts of Adena – leading to a big decision. And Jane talks Sutton and Kat into joining her on a dating app.

Richard is determined to get to know Sutton's friends outside of the office and invites the girls to dinner, but things don't quite go as planned. Sutton attempts to network with a new social circle by attending a high tea. While on a date with someone else, Jane comes to a realization about Pinstripe; and Jacqueline is forced to intervene when Kat's new staffer keeps damaging Scarlet's social media presence.

Jane wrestles with her past and her own anxieties while working on a controversial article about BRCA gene testing; and Sutton is determined to excel at her tasks at hand, but Alex rushes to her rescue when things fall apart.

Jane is stunned when the subject of her latest article, a woman who left a finance job to become an exotic dancer, threatens to sue Scarlet - and Jane. Sutton is excited when she thinks she's making a step forward in her career. Kat questions whether she is ready for a real relationship with anyone, especially in light of recent events with Adena.

Sutton becomes flustered when someone at Scarlet has the wrong impression of her professional background; Jane works to prove she can have a "friends with benefits'' relationship without feelings getting in the way; Kat and Adena grow closer.

Kat finds herself the victim of internet trolling when she stands up for gender inequality; Sutton finds her dream job but worries she doesn't have what it takes to make it work; Jane pursues a story about a congresswoman.

Kat finds herself questioning her identity as she continues to spend time with Adena; Jane is horrified when she is tasked with writing Scarlet's sex column; Sutton is given an opportunity to advance at Scarlet but questions if it's the right move.

Jane becomes unsettled after being asked to write a story about why her ex broke up with her; Kat's strong connection to an outspoken photographer confuses her; Sutton tries not to feel left behind as she toils in the assistant ranks.