Coach Taylor struggles to prepare for the first postseason game while dealing with Smash's personal demons; Tyra and Julie begin an unlikely friendship; Tim reconnects with his estranged father; and Buddy makes a discovery about Lyla and Jason.

While Smash spearheads the protest, Coach Taylor deliberates over firing one of his best coaches; Julie's friendship with Tyra grows more destructive; Jason makes a life-changing decision; and Matt does whatever he can to win Julie back.