During a bye week, the Panthers wait for the future of their season to be determined by a game between two opponents; the Street family continues their lawsuit against Coach Taylor; and Tyra deals with her mother's abusive relationship with her boyfriend.

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.