Kadeem Hardison

A violent storm traps the Hillman crew together in “I Choose Chaos,” forcing Rashida, Kojo, Hazel, Amir, Deborah and Shaquille to confront secrets that could change their relationships.

Hillman takes center stage in “Sometimes You Get The Culture…Sometimes The Culture Gets You” as Deborah, Rashida and Kojo chase major victories while romantic secrets threaten friendships.

Relationships unravel in “Insomnia and the Daydreamer” as Deborah wrestles with feelings for Ellington, Whitley reconnects with Byron and Shaquille makes a choice he may regret.

A bomb threat shakes Hillman in “Final Words,” forcing its students to confront fear, Black identity and community while Deborah fights to escape academic probation.

Cuffing season arrives at Hillman in “Those Who Can… Cuff” as Deborah struggles with work and school while romance complicates life for the freshman class.

Hillman celebrates Homecoming in “Center de Stage” as Deborah tries to save Friday Fest, familiar alumni return and Dwayne and Whitley confront their marriage.

Hillman faces a growing financial crisis in “O Captain! My Captain!” as Shaquille battles for QB1, Freddie Brooks returns and Deborah Wayne finds her voice.

A Different World returns to Hillman in “Irreconcilable Differences” as Deborah Wayne begins freshman year, old relationships resurface and a financial crisis rocks the campus.