Jude's life seems to be changing for the best as her CD sales skyrocket. But then she is sent some blackmail photos, finds out Tommy has a kid, and the new Instant Star, Karma, tries to make Jude look bad.
Jude deals with the aftermath of her breast being publicly shown. Tommy is too busy working with Karma to work with Jude.
Patsy's antics are getting crazier and crazier. Jude's not sure if she can stop her- or if Patsy even wants her to.
Patsy dies in the hospital. Darius announces the plans for her memorial services. Jude begins to worry that Darius is trying to fast-track Patsy's album and capitalize on her death. But Jamie is taking Darius's side.
Jude plans a music event dedicated to Patsy. She really needs Sadie's help, but when Jude takes advantage of her and acts like a diva, Sadie tells her that she's moving to New York to live for herself. Meanwhile, Jamie tries to sign a new act to the G-Major label.
Jude and Tommy work together to produce Jude's album, they take a road trip to find inspiration. Meanwhile, back at home Spiederman has a secret that is causing him to neglect the band.
Tommy writes Jude a song for her 18th birthday. He asks her to play it at her birthday party and announce that they are a couple. However, Jude is uncertain that it's a good idea since her sister doesn't seem to be over him. Then Hunter, a man from Tommy's past, shows up and wants to ruin his life.
After singing Tommy's song, Jude wants to announce to everyone that they are in love. However, Tommy embarrasses her in order to try and protect her from Hunter. He gets drunk and goes upstairs with Sadie. Jude catches them kissing and tells him it's over. She runs downstairs into Jamie's arms.
An MTV crew shows up to film the production of Jude's new single, so she must pull her emotions together and pretend like she's okay. Unfortunately, everything goes wrong with Tommy producing and Jude ends up producing it herself. Spiederman is keeping a secret from the band - recording a solo demo.
Things go bad for Jude when she wears a vest made of real animal fur. Animal rights activists protest against her so she tries to fix it by insulting meat eaters. With all of this drama going on, it seems like everyone wants to see Jude hurt. At G Major, the staff has to work hard to protect her so something else terrible doesn't happen.
Jude deals with the fact that she almost died, while also having to emcee a party for Darius. She also tries to fix Sadie's love woes. Meanwhile, Tommy deals with his emotions by trying to make amends with people from his past.
G-Major records gets shut down for an audit and Jude's contract and music are on the rocks. Both Tommy and Jamie want to be with Jude, and help her get her music back. She must choose who she wants to be with and how she wants her music handled.