Spoiler: 10/11/17 episode THE PAST CAN'T BE IGNORED ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, ON FOX While preparing for an upcoming TV appearance with recording artist Noah Brooks (Luke James), the girls quickly learn that they will be singing backup instead of co-headlining the performance. Anxious for the girls' next big move, Carlotta turns to the new A&R executive, Maurice (Lance Gross), for help on a new deal. Meanwhile, Jahil tries his hand at producing music, Cotton struggles with starting her new job and Star comes face-to-face with an unexpected person from her past in the all-new "FUA...Good Night!" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Oct. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-203) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd, Stephen Dorff as Brody Dean, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Elijah Kelley as Andy Jack Yang as Elliot Imani Lewis as Karen Kareem Grimes as Omari and Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter
10/18/17 episode NOBODY WANTS TO FACE THE TRUTH ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, ON FOX A rattled Star is reeling with emotions, while dealing with the sudden reappearance of her father. A huge opportunity for the girls to perform at the record label party is put into jeopardy after they react to learning that Ayanna has hired Rachel Wells (Paris Jackson) as the label's new social media strategist. Meanwhile, Derek struggles with facing the truth about his fate; Carlotta finds a place of solace; and Cotton begins to bond with her father, Jahil, over their shared pain in the all-new "It Ain't Over" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Oct. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-204) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd, Stephen Dorff as Brody Dean, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Elijah Kelley as Andy Paris Jackson as Rachel Juanita Jennings as Grandma Ruby Imani Lewis as Karen and Lance Gross as Maurice
Spoiler: 11/08/17 episode IT'S AN ALL-NEW NAME FOR THE GIRLS ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE OF "STAR" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, ON FOX Evan Ross (Wicked City), Elijah Kelley (The New Edition Story), Lance Gross (Tyler Perry's House of Payne), and Richard Roundtree (Shaft) Guest-Star Ayana is quickly reminded of the tremendous pressure she is under to make her family proud, when her father (guest star Richard Roundtree) – a legendary music label executive – pays a visit to Midtown. Alex continues to be haunted by her lies to Derek; Star and Simone differ on how best to deal with Brody's mysterious return; and Noah faces a tense encounter with the police during an event thrown by the label. Meanwhile, Jahil works on a plan to debut a new duo he's discovered, featuring his nephew, Angel (guest star Evan Ross), and Ayanna's assistant (guest star Elijah Kelley) in the all-new "May The Best Manager Win" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Nov. 8 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-205) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd, Stephen Dorff as Brody Dean, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Elijah Kelley as Andy Nealla Gordon as Arlene Morgan Imani Lewis as Karen Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter and Richard Roundtree as Charles Floyd
Spoiler: 11/15/17 episode MIDTOWN SOUNDS' IMAGE IS ON THE LINE ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, ON FOX Teyana Taylor, Keke Palmer, Lance Gross, and Richard Roundtree Guest-Star With all of the flack the label is catching from the tragic police incident, Ayanna must quickly restore Midtown's image. Desperate for a spot in the showcase, the girls work on convincing hot recording artist Joyce Sheree (guest star Teyana Taylor) to sing a featured verse on one of their songs. Carlotta continues to fight for custody of Simone, a misleading photo of Noah and Alex goes viral and Cotton juggles two relationships. Meanwhile, Brody's motivation for his return to Atlanta is revealed in the all-new "Faking It" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Nov. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-206) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd, Stephen Dorff as Brody Dean, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Nealla Gordon as Arlene Morgan Jack Yang as Elliot Wu Justin Marcel McManus as Omari Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter Keke Palmer as GiGi Annie Jacob as Soraya Teyana Taylor as Joyce Sheree and Richard Roundtree as Charles Floyd
Spoiler: 11/29/17 episode LOOKING OUT FOR NUMBER ONE ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, ON FOX Paris Jackson, Evan Ross (Wicked City), Elijah Kelley (The New Edition Story), Lance Gross (Tyler Perry's House of Payne), Musical Artist Teyana Taylor, and CNN Anchor Don Lemon Guest-Star Star's jealousy finally kicks in when Noah and Alex begin spending more time together, both inside and outside of the studio. Ayanna throws a curveball, moving the showcase date up – giving everyone only two weeks to prepare. Worried about Cotton, Carlotta and Jahil team up to get to the bottom of her recent change in behavior. Meanwhile, Maurice (guest star Lance Gross) steps in to help Noah get back on his feet, when he notices him struggling to catch a break in the all-new "Ghetto Symphony" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Nov. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-207) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd, Stephen Dorff as Brody Dean, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Elijah Kelley as Andy Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter Annie Jacob as Soraya Teyana Taylor as Joyce Sheree Paris Jackson as Rachel and Don Lemon as Himself
Spoiler: 12/06/17 episode TIME TO GO HARD OR GO HOME ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, ON FOX Although Carlotta enjoys spending more time with Maurice, her family remains her No. 1 priority and she'll let nothing stop her from protecting them. Meanwhile, things don't go as planned during an interview with radio hosts Headkrack and Da Brat, which Midtown had arranged for its artists to promote the upcoming showcase. Also, Elliot is eager to take his relationship with Cotton to the next level, Jahil realizes he and Brody have a lot more in common than expected and the love triangle drama between Noah, Alex and Star intensifies in the all-new "A House Divided" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Dec. 6 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-208) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd, Stephen Dorff as Brody Dean, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Elijah Kelley as Andy Caroline Zickerick as Mary Jack Yang as Elliot Wu Imani Lewis as Karen Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter and Brook Todd as Nick
Spoiler: 12/13/17 Fall Finale episode **FALL FINALE** THE MIDTOWN SHOWCASE WINNER IS NAMED ON THE ALL-NEW FALL FINALE OF "STAR" WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, ON FOX With the showcase finally here, it's time for the Midtown artists to put all their hard work to the test and prove they have what it takes to win. In the process, relationships are tested, ruined and sparked. Meanwhile, Carlotta's salon is under fire in more ways than one, turning everyone's world upside-down in the all-new "Climax" Fall Finale episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Dec. 13 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-209) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd, Stephen Dorff as Brody Dean, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Elijah Kelley as Andy Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter Keke Palmer as Gigi Paris Jackson as Rachel Jack Yang as Elliot Kareem Grimes as Omari Imani Lewis as Karen and Richard Roundtree as Charles Floyd
Spoiler: 3/28/18 Spring Premiere episode **SPRING PREMIERE ** AS THE ASHES SETTLE, SECRETS ARE REVEALED ON THE ALL-NEW SPRING PREMIERE OF "STAR" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, ON FOX Patti LaBelle, Brandy Norwood and Keke Palmer Guest-Star Carlotta is devastated after the fire that resulted in someone's death. As she tries to pick up the pieces, her mother, Miss Christine (guest star Patti LaBelle), and sister, Cassie (guest star Brandy Norwood), unexpectedly show up. Meanwhile, Star struggles to hide her jealousy and feelings for Noah, while Gigi (guest star Keke Palmer) decides to do "Take 3" a favor that could put them back on the map in the all-new "Rise From The Ashes" Spring Premiere episode of STAR airing Wednesday, March 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-210) (TV-14, D, L, S, V) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd, Stephen Dorff as Brody Dean, Miss Lawrence as Miss Brooks, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Elijah Kelly as Andy Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter Keke Palmer as Gigi Nixon Richard Roundtree as Charles Floyd Juanita Jennings as Miss Ruby Justin Marcel McManus as Omari Caroline Vreeland as Mary Patti LaBelle as Christine Brown Brandy Norwood as Cassie Brown
Spoiler: 4/04/18 episode TOUR TENSIONS RISE ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, ON FOX Patti LaBelle and Brandy Norwood Guest-Star Charles (guest star Richard Roundtree) makes a decision about Noah's upcoming tour that leaves Take 3 in a tough spot. Jahil remains committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure Andy (guest star Elijah Kelly) and Angel (guest star Evan Ross) get to the top. Meanwhile, Ayanna returns and drops a bombshell that will have a major effect on Simone's future, and Carlotta's past is relived through one of the girls in the all-new "Take it to Church" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, April 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-211) (TV-14, D, L, S, V) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd, Stephen Dorff as Brody Dean, Miss Lawrence as Miss Brooks, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Elijah Kelly as Andy Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter Richard Roundtree as Charles Floyd Juanita Jennings as Miss Ruby Justin Marcel McManus as Omari Caroline Vreeland as Mary Patti LaBelle as Christine Brown Brandy Norwood as Cassie Brown
Spoiler: 4/11/18 episode HARSH REALITIES REVEALED ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, ON FOX Quavo and Alani "La La" Anthony Guest-Star Rapper Quavo is recruited to join Midtown Sound, which causes drama with Noah, who is still harboring ill feelings towards him from their past. Meanwhile, secrets about Angel's family are revealed when his mother, Paola (guest star Alani "La La" Anthony) returns. Then, Arlene's twin sister, Charlene (guest star Nealla Gordon), visits Atlanta to learn the truth about her sister's death, and Star has a revelation about her mother's final days in the all-new "Dreamers" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, April 11 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-212) (TV-14 D, L, S, V) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd, Stephen Dorff as Brody Dean, Miss Lawrence as Miss Brooks, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Elijah Kelly as Andy Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter Nealla Gordon as Charlene Quavo as Himself Alani "La La" Anthony as Paola
Spoiler: 4/18/18 episode MOVING ON IS HARD TO DO ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, ON FOX Major competition ensues between Midtown Sound artists Take 3 and Noah Brooks when they fight for a coveted track produced by one of the industry's hottest producers. Blasts from the past are in full effect when Paola (guest star Alani "La La" Anthony) and Jahil explore their complicated history, Noah and Alex revisit their time together and Derek invites a date to the salon's reopening celebration in the all-new "Forward (E)Motion" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, April 18 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-213) (TV-14, D, L, S, V) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Lawrence as Miss Brooks, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Elijah Kelly as Andy Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter Alani "La La" Anthony as Paola Caroline Vreeland as Mary Juanita Jennings as Grandma Ruby Matthew Noszka as Jackson "Jax" Ellis Camila Perez as Mariela and Imani Lewis as Karen
Spoiler: 4/25/18 episode THE MIDTOWN SOUND ARTISTS CLASH ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, ON FOX Music Artist Brandy and Meagan Good (White Famous, Minority Report) Guest-Star Maurice brings in an old friend and regional promoter, Natalie (guest star Meagan Good), to help put the artists of Midtown Sound on the map. Competition and jealousy rise among the artists on their first gig as a collective, while Andy (guest star Elijah Kelley) struggles with his dreams versus his parents' expectations. Alex and Noah finally get Star's approval, but the relationship is tested by a run-in with groupies. Meanwhile, Cassie (guest star Brandy Norwood) offers Miss Bruce a job and Cotton makes a life-changing discovery about her past in the all-new "After the Set, It's the Afterparty" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, April 25 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-214) (TV-14, D, L, S, V) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Miss Lawrence as Miss Brooks, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Elijah Kelley as Andy Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter Juanita Jennings as Grandma Ruby Brandy as Cassie Meagan Good as Natalie Knight Matthew Noszka as Jackson "Jax" Ellis and Camila Perez as Mariela
Spoiler: 5/02/18 episode MIDTOWN SOUND TAKES NEW ORLEANS ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, ON FOX Guest Stars Naomi Campbell, Meagan Good and Keke Palmer Return Next up for the Midtown Sound artists is a scheduled performance at a Pride Parade in New Orleans, but when a safety threat puts them on lockdown, they are forced to face their issues head-on. Meanwhile, Alex's mother, Rose Crane (guest star Naomi Campbell), makes a selfish surprise visit to see her daughter in light of recent news surrounding her husband. Then, Maurice's job is on the line when Ayanna returns to the label and quickly learns that Natalie (guest star Meagan Good), the regional promoter he's brought on, is up to no good. Also, Cotton tries to connect her identity and her past, and Derek is at odds with grandma Ruby (guest star Jaunita Jennings) in the all-new "Let the Good Times Roll" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, May 2 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-215) (TV-14, D, L, S, V) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Lawrence as Miss Brooks, Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd, and Luke James as Noah Brooks. Guest Cast: Naomi Campbell as Rose Crane Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Elijah Kelley as Andy Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter Keke Palmer as GiGi Juanita Jennings as Grandma Ruby Meagan Good as Natalie Knight Matthew Noszka as Jackson "Jax" Ellis Ashani Roberts as Nakisha and Trayce Malachi as Jayden
Spoiler: 5/09/18 episode FIGHTING FOR THE SPOTLIGHT ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, ON FOX Brandy and Meagan Good Guest-Star Tired of sitting on the sidelines, Star seizes an opportunity to stand out. Meanwhile, Maurice is presented with a task to help redeem himself, but is faced with an ultimatum that may cause even more drama for the Midtown Sound artists. Then, Andy and Angel clash with Jahil, and Cotton is put in a tough situation to help someone she loves in the all-new "Take It or Leave It" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, May 9 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-216) (TV-14, D, L, S, V) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Miss Lawrence as Miss Bruce, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Luke James as Noah Brooks, and Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd. Guest Cast: Elijah Kelly as Andy Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter Juanita Jennings as Miss Ruby Brandy as Cassie Brown Meagan Good as Natalie Matthew Noszka as Jackson Ellis Malachi Baker as Jayden and Ashani Roberts as Nashika
Spoiler: 5/16/18 episode THE FUTURE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME ON AN ALL-NEW "STAR" WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, ON FOX Brandy and Stevie J Guest-Star While attending an important event together, Alex ditches Noah when he needs her the most to mingle with DJ Dash (Stevie J). Meanwhile, Jahil revisits his love for Carlotta; Simone and Angel (Evan Ross) consider fleeing town after receiving a discouraging letter from immigration; Cassie's (Brandy) heated relationship with Andy is at odds; and Cotton's son Jayden (Malachi Baker) finds an unlikely savior in the all-new "Mrs. Rivera" episode of STAR airing Wednesday, May 16 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-217) (TV-14, D, L, S, V) Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Miss Lawrence as Miss Bruce, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Luke James as Noah Brooks, and Michael Michele as Ayanna Floyd. Guest Cast: Elijah Kelly as Andy Evan Ross as Angel Rivera Lance Gross as Maurice Jetter Brandy as Cassie Brown Malachi Baker as Jayden, Ashley Leconte Campbell as Dr. Fisher Stevie J as DJ Dash TC Carson as Jeff Morgan Tiffany Dupont as Lena and Ashani Roberts as Nashika