Amanda fires Ella from WPK. However, not one to go out without a fight, Ella searches for anything to blackmail Amanda. Unfortunately for one of the ladies, the end result is worse than she could have ever imagined. Meanwhile, after attending a NYU reunion, Jonah asks Riley to reconcile and Lauren and David get back together but a jealous Morgan retaliates and puts Lauren’s life in jeopardy. Drew tries to stop Michael from ...

Lauren helps David out of a jam in hopes of earning his forgiveness; Ella tries to clear her name; Drew helps Riley throw a fundraiser.

Ella discovers someone is embezzling from WPK and framing her for it; Johah decides to throw a party in the courtyard; Jane confronts Amanda for not firing Ella; Michael tries to blackmail Lauren into sleeping with him.

Ella is a little overwhelmed by Jonah’s constant attention and decides couplehood might not be for her. Lauren succumbs to Dr. Mancini’s threats and David decides to buy Coal, but the price turns out to be a little higher than he thought. Meanwhile, Drew moonlights in a band and Amanda catches Ben and Riley in a compromising position.

Lauren clashes with a new tenant (Nick Zano); Amanda is infuriated when Riley asks Ben for a job; Ella makes an unrealistic demand that backfires.

Auggie and Violet prepare to leave town; when her billionaire boyfriend visits, Amanda puts Ella in charge of a lavish party in his honor; Riley asks Jonah for another chance.

Amanda moves into Syndey’s penthouse and takes an interest in David; David and Lauren’s relationship continues to grow; Ella uses her charm to get Jonah a job; Amanda and Michael reunite.

Ella and Caleb are stunned when agency owner Amanda Woodward walks into WPK and immediately fires half the staff, including Caleb. Amanda makes it clear to Ella that the Anton V launch party with Riley better go off without a hitch or Ella can vacate her office too. Meanwhile, Auggie finally succumbs to Violet’s flirtatious ways and David asks Lauren out on a date.

The police issue an arrest warrant for Auggie after learning his blood was on Sydney’s murder weapon.

Riley (Jessica Lucas) helps Jonah (Michael Rady) film a wedding, but the two get into a big fight in the middle of the ceremony. Putting her relationship with Jonah first, Riley breaks off her friendship with Auggie (Colin Egglesfield), who doesn-t take the news very well. Ella (Katie Cassidy) discovers Lauren-s (Stephanie Jacobsen) expensive new clothing and lingerie plus a large envelope of cash and confronts her roommate about the late...

Ella and Riley arrive at the Anton V photo shoot and meet the photographer, who tries to persuade Riley to do a topless shoot; Jonah is invited for drinks with a producer’s development executive; Violet makes another play for Auggie.

Anton V, a famous fashion designer, meets Riley and decides she must be the face of his new denim jean campaign, much to his publicist Ella’s horror. Jonah is excited about the offer as he’s run into financial issues but Riley turns down the gig. Wendi sends Lauren on a job on a yacht, but Lauren panics when she sees David board the boat. Violet feigns illness to orchestrate a meeting with Michael at the hospital as part of her plan to...

The police bring Ella in for questioning following a tip from Jane (Josie Bissett). Meanwhile, Jonah’s accused of stealing a diamond necklace from a client, but he later learns David is keeping a similar necklace in his apartment. And Violet sabotages another employee in an attempt to get closer to Auggie.

Jane Mancini, Sydney’s sister, comes to Melrose Place and announces that she inherited the building from Sydney. Jane threatens to show incriminating emails Ella sent to Syndey to the police unless Ella allows her to dress one of her up-and-coming clients for a movie premiere in a Jane Mancini original design. Desperate, Ella turns to David for help. Detective Rodriguez shows up at Violet’s apartment asking questions about her...

Jonah becomes infuriated when he discovers that his fiancee has not yet informed her family and friends about their engagement, forcing Riley to turn to Auggie for comfort. Meanwhile, Ella recruits Jonah to direct a music video when the original director bails on the job, Lauren applies to be on Michael’s group at the hospital, Violet continues to pursue Auggie, and David blames Michael for Sydney’s murder.

Ella learns that her job could be in jeopardy unless she brings in a big client; Lauren goes on another date in exchange for money; Auggie remembers the first time he met Sydney.

The residents of the apartment complex in 4616 Melrose Place, California, are shaken up by the mystery murder of one of their own.