The Real World heads back to New Orleans just in time for Mardi Gras. Eric crushes on Sahar, and Ryan and Preston set the stage for a season-long feud.
Knight graciously offers to help Jemmye lose her "white-boy virginity." Sahara and Eric share a kiss. And the roommates become increasingly skeptical of Ryan after a night out sends him to the hospital.
The animosity between Ryan and Preston escalates to a place that shocks everyone. The roommates fear for McKenzie's safety when she gets black out drunk on Superbowl Sunday.
Jemmye must choose between Knight and her boyfriend back home, but it's a dark secret from her past that leaves Knight unsettled. McKenzie is forced to confront her drinking issues.
Knight's cruel remarks force Jemmye to confront her past abuse and re-think their relationship. Sahar and Jemmye's friendship is put to the test when Jemmye betrays a confidence.
When Sahara's boyfriend comes to visit, the roommates find out that he's been cheating on her back home. And his drunk and obnoxious behavior frazzles Sahara just as she's about to perform her biggest gig yet.