The L.A. Complex

Abby is evicted, broke and desperate in Los Angeles, and finds a place to crash at “The Lux” motel in Hollywood, California. There, she meets a group of like-minded, displaced dreamers. After a series of missed opportunities, mishaps, and a broken-down vehicle, Abby starts to wonder if it’s time to go back to Toronto and give up her dreams, or if tomorrow will be her day?

Abby is given the chance to make some big cash as long as she's willing to "play the part". Raquel decides she's not going to wait by the phone any longer and starts pushing to get a movie made for her to play the lead. Alicia's not having any luck with her dancing auditions and takes a different approach by attending a party with a D-list actor. After presenting an impressive demo at the studio, Tariq is offered the golden ticket. He's going to produce a track with "The" Kaldrick King. When he meets the infamous rapper, Tariq quickly realizes that this new role won't be easy.

Abby finds out that the part she got isn't what she expected when she doesn't get any lines, movement or even get her face featured. Nick uses his one night stand as comedy inspiration. Raquel gets fired from her agency when trying to get her script sold, as well as making a new friend at Alcoholics' Anonymous. Kaldrick shows hostility towards Tariq to hide his feelings for him from everyone else in the recording studio. Alicia is offered to make a sex tape. By the end of the episode, a lonely Connor shows signs of self harm.

Alicia's dance career is ruined when no one wants to work with her due to her released sex tape.

Connor hits rock bottom as he continues to have painfull and repressed childhood memories of abuse by his alcoholic father follwing his mother's abandonment of him. Meanwhile, Kaldrick threatens Abby to keep his relationship with Tariq a secret out of fear for his own life should his homosexuality ever be made public. Nick's love life heats up as he and Abby go on their first official date. Alicia finds hope for her career in the adult porn business, but her hopes may be short-lived.

Abby and Nick try to take their relationship to the next level as they continue to revamp their respective acting and stage careers at the studio lot. Meanwhile, Connor searches for answers about his past. Also, Raquel questions her decisions over rejecting Connor in favor for her own career.

After the beating he gave Tariq, Kaldrick sets out to make things right, only to find that Tariq has gone into hiding. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of the fire, Connor is eager to drown his sorrows and turns to Raquel for comfort. But Raquel has her own issues as she faces life-changing news. Back at The Lux, Nick and Abby take their relationship to the next level.

Despite Abby's best efforts to masquerade as a good Christian girl, her first day on the TV show "Saying Grace" goes right to Hell. This is nothing compared to Nick's woes as he's pitted against his former fling, Sabrina now that they're working together. Meanwhile, Connor gets an interesting offer from A-list movie star, Jennifer Bell. New to Los Angeles, Beth and her younger brother Simon struggle to make their own way while trying to break into the business.

Kaldrick is barely holding it together but dives back into work recording a new track for his album. Connor finally uses his influence and gets Raquel a role on his TV show, even as Raquel starts to feel jealous over Connor's relationship with Jennifer. Nick and Abby's rocky relationship is put to the test. Meanwhile, Beth breaks a few rules to get Simon more auditions.

Connor is forced to make a tough choice. Kaldrick pays a visit to his father. Raquel suffers a blow to her ego on set. Abby looks to befriend her "Saying Grace" co-star. Nick grows tired of enduring Sabrina's cruel pranks and tries to beat her at her own game. Finally, on a day full of big auditions for Simon, Beth's mouth gets her into trouble.

Connor comes to Raquel's aid. Meanwhile, Raquel's troubles intensify, leading to a humiliating offer. Following a wild night with her co-stars, Abby's love life gets even more complicated. Nick may be on fire at work, but his guys' night out leaves Sabrina scorned. Finally, Beth (Dayle McLeod) takes Simon to a six-hour audition.

Connor has an unpleasant encounter with someone from Jennifer's past. Nick is surprised to find Sabrina up to her old tricks and sets out to even the score. Meanwhile, Kaldrick finds himself at a crossroads, and Beth lets her overprotective nature get the best of her. Finally, Abby begins to realize that she might be in over her head.