Studio City - Season 1

Hollywood actor Sam Stevens and the cast of Hearts on Fire, America's number two daytime drama, navigate the chaotic world of soap operas and their own messy personal lives.

Laurie's concern for Doc continues to grow. Sam reluctantly meets up with Delilah to hear her story.

Sam's Hearts on Fire character gets a new storyline, but he gets a dose of reality when he goes to a meeting with Max.

A surprise guest star stirs up trouble on the set of Hearts on Fire.

Laurie decides to help Delilah and knows just the person to call. Doc gives Laurie some sobering news.

The tension between Sam and Gloria grows as he looks for new opportunities but a conversation between Sam and his mother could derail it all.

After weeks of unrest, Laurie reaches out to stepbrother Sam for help with Doc. Gloria keeps the cast and crew on edge wile laying out some new demands.

Sam's new commercial airs on national television while his agent, Bryan, visits an old friend in hopes of getting something going. Laurie reaches out to Doc, in hopes of changing his mind.

Tensions rise on set as Gloria and Sam clash over the latest script revisions. Bryan receives important news that sends him into overdrive.

Sam has a run-in with an old friend while auditioning for a new film set up by Bryan. Sam reconsiders his opinion about his career choices after walking through another set.

Difficult decisions are made as reflections come to light. Max relates some tragic news to Christina. Doc makes his wishes known in Violet's absence.

Sam struggles to strike a balance between work and life now that he is filming his dream role as an action hero in addition to starring in Hearts on Fire. Doc, hiding his opiate addiction, argues with Sam in an attempt to push him away.

Gloria goes up against the network to keep Hearts of Fire from being canceled. Sam blows up when his first interview for Maximum Velocity II goes sideways. Jacob Y makes a shifty move to take control.

Sam gets blasted after taking bad advice from his action film co-star, Shelby. Shelby feels trapped when Dennis makes it clear that she's got to pay to play. Delilah puts Sam in check about her paternity.

Sam's past and present intertwine in an unexpected way. Nick uses Sam's absence from Hearts on Fire to his advantage.

Sam faces the harsh reality of what it means to be an actor in Hollywood. An emotional Shelby confides in Sam about the ultimate sacrifice she's made for fame.

Gloria and Jacoby Y form an alliance to save Hearts on Fire, and themselves. While facing Doc's mortality, Sam and Doc find a peaceful co-existence. Seeking to right his past wrongs, Sam gets vulnerable with Delilah.