Upon finding out that the majority of the deacon board are withholding their tithes because of their beliefs about Carlton being an openly gay man working at Calvary, Lady Mae decides to fire him, much to the displeasure of Grace and Charity. Kevin confronts Charity about his feeling that she is keeping him out of their son's life. Grace embarks on a relationship with a journalist who's been cover her family in the newspaper. Meanwhile, Jacob begins to wonder where he fits in with his new role at Triumph II.

Bishop and Lady Mae preside over Calvary's Fall Revival, and decide to take action against Basie; Lady Mae and Grace connect with old friends; and Grace confronts Mac's new girlfriend.