After the latest contravention of "quiet enjoyment" in his bohemian lifestyle, Rodrigo is evicted. He is asked by someone in the orchestra circle to move in, that person who can provide some oversight into his goings-on. In the process, Rodrigo discovers some hidden musical talent. Lizzie and Hailey accompany Bradford on a field trip for his latest podcast on the Ferndale, an artists' enclave. In meeting one of the tenants, Hailey gets a view into the life to which she aspires. This field trip coincides with Hailey and Alex examining their relationship in light of a professional opportunity for Alex. While still on different pages regarding how the union should approach the contract negotiations, Cynthia and Nina make a personal connection. Rodrigo needs to find a new guest conductor to perform Beethoven's Fifth. Thomas' choice for that replacement may hit too close to home for Rodrigo's liking. And in the musicians defying one of Rodrigo's unofficial official policies, they will find that Rodrigo's worries are well-founded and have professional consequences.
—Huggo