Aubrey and Donnie go on a romantic date, but things sour when she sees him on a second date later that night. Diddy moves the groups to Miami where they move into a house together.
In the season opener, the new Band and solo artist Donnie, reunite in New York as they prepare to start their albums. But they are unaware that Diddy is also bringing the platinum selling girl band Danity Kane back into the mix.
The Band struggles to work together, Robert clashes with D. Woods, and Dawn and Q discover they have a lot in common.
With only five weeks left, the guys and Donnie are still having trouble in the studio. But for the girls it's still smooth sailing. So it comes as a huge surprise when Diddy gives each group the same track, one that has hit potential, and only 48 hours to write and record a hit.
The guys, who last week were in the doghouse with Diddy, finally get approval to be let back into the studio. But the girls, who were performing perfectly on their album, now aren't so happy with the way things have been going.
Diddy commends the cast for a job well done. Donnie struggles with a lack of available studio time. Dawn admits to missing New Orleans.
The band members lash out at one another during the last week of recording.
With Danity Kane's album photo shoot on the horizon, Diddy grows displeased with their current look, and launches a massive makeover. Later, Day 26 struggles during a club performance.
The cast comes together to discuss their experiences and perform at the Times Square MTV Studio, plus Diddy has a huge announcement.