Centers on the rich Cryer and Harrington families (the haves) and the poor Young family (the have nots) whose lives intertwine when Hanna Young starts working for the Cryers.
Cast:Tika Sumpter , Crystal Fox , John Schneider , Angela Robinson , Peter Parros , Aaron O'Connell , Renee Lawless , Gavin Houston , Tyler Lepley , Brett Davis , Nicholas James , Eva Tamargo , Kristian Kordula , Presilah Nunez , Brock Yurich , Jordan Preston Carter , Jaclyn Betham , Allison McAtee
The Cryer family has prepared a surprise 50th birthday celebration for Jim, but as he arrives, he is stunned when he sees that his latest mistress, Candace, has become friendly with his daughter Amanda and is partaking in the festivities. Upon Wyatt's homecoming from rehab, the family is disheartened to see that he hasn't changed at all.
Jim has repeatedly requested that Candace leave the family's home, but she continues to disobey him by staying with Amanda. Hanna, is startled when she stumbles upon Candace shuffling through Katheryn's bedroom.
After Jim announces that he plans to run for Governor, Candace holds the affair against Jim and threatens to reveal the news to the media.
After her eviction, Hanna goes to Benny with questions regarding possibly adjusting the mortgage on her home. David formulates a plan to get rid of Candace for good. Hanna is informed about Katheryn's diagnosis of cancer.
Jim falls into Candace's vindictive trap once again and David is irked by the fact that Jim is unable to control himself, which leads him to take charge of the matter. Back at the Cryer mansion. Celine has become envious of Hanna.
Benny is arrested and framed with a drug possession charge after borrowing a car for a date.
Hanna finds out that Benny happened to be behind the wheel of Candace's car. David reveals how he participated in the set-up. Katheryn ends up bonding with Hanna over their issues.
After all the issues going on around her, Amanda tries to commit suicide after an altercation with Candace sends her over the edge. Katheryn shames Candace directly after Jim reveals his affair.
Katheryn tells everyone that she is leaving for vacation, but that turns out to be false. Veronica agrees to work on Benny's case. Wyatt is shocked when a previous girlfriend shows up.
Jim and Candace end up in a verbal and physical altercation. Amanda is in recovery while Katheryn might have to prepare for surgery. Wyatt receives another visitor from his past.
Information is discovered by a detective that links Benny and Tony. Veronica continues to work toward answers for Benny's case. Laura is kept away from Wyatt by Jeffrey.
Veronica collects enough evidence to send it off to David, which in turn exposes the conspiracy. Katheryn gets nervous when her secret almost goes public.
After her secret is revealed, Katheryn tells everyone what she really knows about Jim's secret activities. Jeffrey finally discloses his love for Wyatt.
Jeffrey tells his parents that he's gay. Hanna discloses that Tony is actually Benny's father. Candace informs Amanda that her parents are keeping her inheritance. Wyatt relapses and has a accident,
Candace persuades Amanda to be assertive; Hanna awaits an update on Benny's condition.
After a hit-and-run accident, Wyatt kills a little girl and Benny is on life support; Jim's campaign is in trouble; Amanda's on the verge of a breakdown; Hanna hears bad news about Benny.
When Celine tries to destroy her accountability, Hanna clashes with Tony about keeping Benny on life support.
Jeffrey realizes that Wyatt is responsible for Lizzie's death and Benny's condition.
Jeffery tells Wyatt that the man he hit is Hanna's son. Elsewhere, Candace finds out that Benny is in the county hospital and that the doctors want to take him off life support, so she begs Jim to move him to a private hospital. Meanwhile, Katheryn is buckling under the guilt of Wyatt's crime, and Veronica decides not to tell the Cryers about the location of Jeffery's car-the black sedan Wyatt drove when he critically injured Benny and killed a little girl. Finally, Amanda, who has been exhibiting increasingly disturbing behavior, asks Jeffery where she can buy a gun.
Jim tries to keep Wyatt out of jail. Tony serves Hanna with court papers.
Amanda seeks revenge on the professor by sneaking into his bedroom and insulting him. Meanwhile, Candace represents Hanna in her fight to keep Benny on life support.
Wyatt's actions and Candace's threats cause a great deal havoc as Jim prepares to announce his candidacy for governor.
The judge rewards Tony in his case against Hanna; Hanna pleads with Tony to keep Benny on life support.
Candace makes an attempt to blackmail Jim and David during a campaign event, and Wyatt is arrested.
Wyatt is arrested. Candace is kidnapped by the Malones. Benny shows signs of brain activity.
Jim concocts a cover story to protect his son. Meanwhile Amanda gets a gun and Candace tells the truth about her pregnancy.
Jim proclaims his son's innocence. Quincy pays Hanna a surprise visit in search of Candace.
Benny prepares for his release from the hospital. Hanna plans to testify against Wyatt. Maggie tries to seduce David.
After escaping her kidnappers, Candace asks Warlock for help. Jeffrey is seduced by Melissa.
Benny goes home. Candace finds out Quincy is looking for her. Jim puts Plan B into effect. David and Jeffrey get caught. Amanda leaves with Quincy.
Amanda leaves the Cryer estate with Quincy. Candace hides out at Jeffrey's apartment. Katheryn and Celine get into another confrontation.
A news report claiming that another person is responsible for the hit-and-run saves Wyatt from jail. Katheryn berates Jim about his evil deeds. Hanna attempts to apologize to Jim for her hand in the tragedy.
Jim is confronted by Carlos, his illegitimate son with Celine. Katheryn's celebratory dinner party goes awry when Quincy, Candace's ex, shows up as Amanda's date. David and Veronica continue to battle over the fact that Jeffrey is gay. Candace seeks her revenge on Jim. Maggie makes another attempt to sleep with David.