Charismatic Mayor Cory Booker, controversial Police Director Garry McCarthy and the people of Newark continue their quest to make Newark, New Jersey a national model for urban transformation while battling a rising surge of violent crime.

Jayda and Creep become entangled in legal troubles. Criticism mounts over police conduct and crime reporting methods. Newly elected governor Chris Christie comes to Newark in an unexpected gesture of goodwill and diplomacy.

The shooting death of a young filmmaker at a notorious apartment project sparks a massive response by Newark police and activists. Former Mayor Sharpe James returns from prison to a hero's welcome as the Mayor's re-election campaign kicks off.

Jiwe attempts to organize a Blood v. Crip peace truce basketball game, but authorities in Newark have serious reservations. Scandal again rocks the police department, and everyone waits to see if the Blood v. Crip game is on.

Election Day arrives. Director McCarthy decides to fight back as damaging allegations against him evolve into threats of violence. The tension escalates as the first witnesses take the stand in the case of State vs. Dashaun "Jiwe" Morris.

Newark's fiscal woes come to a head when the Mayor's budget is rejected by a newly rebellious City Council. Mayor Booker's most impressive accomplishment is announced during an appearance with Facebook mogul Mark Zuckerberg.