Two black students compete for a cappella supremacy, Andre and Meegan go on their first date, and would-be terrorists get caught up in the food truck business.
Tired of dating drama, Holly decides to only pursue men she is not interested in. Haskell takes all of his money out of the bank.
Dov and Andy cover a music festival where a girl ends up dead due to drugs. Gail goes to court and is unsure whether lying for her brother is the right thing to do. Nick gives Juliet another chance.
Season 9 kicks off with the Invitational Round, where 100 of America's best and brightest comics perform for the judges and the top comics advance to the semifinals. New judge Norm Macdonald joins the panel along with current judges and comedy icons Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans. Comedy Central roast veteran Anthony Jeselnik will join the fun as the new host of the season.
The Top 10 home cooks enter the Wild West when they face their next team challenge and create steak meals for 101 cowboys and ranchers. The team that receives the most winning votes will moo-ve on in the competition, while the remaining home cooks will face the next pressure test. For the pressure test the losing team will bake tarts and see who can bake their way to victory.
Teams race to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where racers begin at the Plaza Canada Totem Pole, before getting tripped up on the field in a game of blind soccer.
The team find out that Li-Na is planning to mount a nuclear attack in Europe. Locke puts himself in the firing line after he neglects the mission in order to avenge his son's murder.
On a family game night, questions and answers lead to a breakdown of Mel and Joe’s, as well as Lennox and Zander’s, relationship.
When her boyfriend Derwin Davis is chosen as the new third-string wide receiver for the San Diego Sabers, Melanie Barnett decides to attend a local college so she can be with him. While Derwin worries about the plays on the field, Melanie adjusts to her new lifestyle. She gets a play-by-play account of the lives and relationships among NFL wives, girlfriends and mom/managers who use their best game to help their men stay on the field and on their arm.
Conor wants to get his pro card back, so he recruits new classmates Franklin, Wendell and Ashley to play the game for him. But, a failed attempt to ditch school early to practice lands them in detention with a tough teacher.
Harvey faces old rival Travis Tanner, who claims to be a changed man, in a case. Harvey's sessions with Agard reveal the influence his past has on his present. Jessica tasks Louis to fix things with Harvey, but the plan may make an enemy of Jack.
Talia is arrested, which causes a headache for Marty; Harper uncovers another clue in Hutchings' death; and Ethan searches for Grace and tries to rescue his father before it's too late.
The gang reflect on their past entanglements, forgetting to safeguard a cherished item of Bonnie's in the process.
Fsociety attempts to penetrate Steel Mountain, the most secure data facility in America.
When Clio helps Sofia practice for the upcoming school musical auditions, Sofia recognizes Clio’s own talents and encourages her to audition too.
Rapper R. Prophet hopes to learn the truth about Trinity, a model he met online.
After Sonic calls Mike "a normal guy", Amy sets up a seminar to help him develop a more sensitive attitude.
Chase and Donald have invented a new technology that takes in energy from any environment. Chase feels that he does not get his share of spotlight when Donald sells the product without his approval. Meanwhile, Kaz comes to the bionic academy to get powers, bringing Oliver with him.