James experiences a major shift in his life, as he enters into a dangerous alliance with his arch-enemy, Kanan, as well as his old partner, Tommy. On the other hand, Angela becomes involved in a murder.
As James' family grieves over the death of his daughter Raina, prosecutors seek to frame him and end Angela's career. Moreover, a politician exploits the ongoing events for personal gains.
As James and Tasha fall out after their daughter's departure, Angela continues to pursue the organization, Kanan focuses on Dre's organization, and Tommy reveals his relationship with Teresi, complicating matters.
As Angela gets closer to catching Alicia Jimenez's organization and tensions rise with Jason's return, James warns Tommy about Teresi, and he and Kanan plan an unexpected event.
As James' family celebrates Tariq's birthday without Raina, James has difficulties with Tate and discovers that Dre is preparing to replace him. Kanan spends some time with Tariq.
James admits his mistakes to Angela, who is preparing to prepare Tasha for federal questioning, and James is forced to end his business deal with his partner Tommy while Truth is inspected.
James, Tommy, and Kanan move forward with their plan to kill the leaders of the Jimenez organization. On the other hand, Donovan warns Angela that someone is targeting her, and LaKeisha reveals that Teresi is Tommy's father.
The prosecution increases the pressure on James, accusing him of involvement in organized crime, before he and Tommy plot to frame Dre for the murder of Raymond Jones. On the other hand, Angela and Tasha devise a plan of their own.
Angela succeeds in capturing Jimenez, discovering plans that threaten her career, and James assigns Tommy to kill, which changes everyone's lives. On the other hand, Tariq accepts the consequences of his choices.
As Angela splits off to form her investigation team into the Rico Barnes case, LaKeisha Grant takes a surprising stand. James, Tommy, Tasha, and Angela race against time to prove their innocence.