Pilot The lives and relationships of a diverse group of 20-somethings intertwine to form a close-knit surrogate family. Heading up this group is landlady Sydney Andrews, still beautiful and a central figure in the lives of all her tenants, especially handsome and rebellious David Breck, the estranged son of her former lover Dr. Michael Mancini. Other tenants include up-and-coming publicist Ella Simms, Auggie Kirkpatrick, a successful sous chef at the trendy restaurant Coal with a dark past, Lauren Yung, a medical student in desperate need of money to pay her student loans, and Jonah Miller, an aspiring filmmaker who has just proposed to his live-in girlfriend Riley Richmond, a first-grade teacher. The newest tenant, wide-eyed 21-year-old Violet Foster, has just arrived in LA and is horrified to find a bloody body floating in the courtyard pool. Suddenly everyone is a suspect.
Nightingale Still freaked out by the recent murder, the Melrose Place tenants try to resume some sense of a normal life. Ella learns from her new boss, Caleb, that her job could be in jeopardy due to a recent merger unless she brings in a huge client. Ella forces David to take her to a Brentwood party, where she hopes to land a big actor client, Jasper. Still in desperate need of tuition money, Lauren agrees to go out on another date in exchange for money, but inadvertently winds up at the same party as David and Ella. Detective Rodriguez questions Auggie, and Auggie flashes back to when he first met Sydney in AA. Riley and Jonah) view surveillance video of Violet acting oddly and begin to think she's hiding something.
Grand Jonah is furious when he learns that Riley hasn't told her family or friends that she and Jonah are engaged. Upset over their fight, Riley turns to Auggie for comfort. Caleb reams Ella after her director bails on a job, so she recruits Jonah to fill in on a Boomkat music video at the last minute. However, the lead singer Kat might be more than Jonah can handle, putting Ella's job on the line. Meanwhile, David accuses Michael of murdering Sydney, Lauren applies to be on Michael's team at the hospital, and Violet continues to make her move on Auggie.
Vine 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 connection to Sydney, but she flees though the window. Lauren meets a John at the hotel bar after being stood up by Toby and decides to take her new side job to the next level. However, upon leaving the hotel, Lauren is stopped by Wendi, a madam who has a deal with the hotel, who threatens Lauren if she ever sees her in there again.
Canon As a result of Jane's tip, the police bring Ella in for questioning about Sydney's murder. Lauren is torn between going on a shopping date with Riley for her wedding and impressing her new boss Wendi who just set her up on a "date." A stunned Jonah is accused of stealing a diamond necklace from a mansion he videotaped for a realtor, but becomes even more upset after Ella mentions a similar necklace that she saw in David's apartment. Violet sabotages another employee so she can get closer to Auggie.
Shoreline 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 exact revenge for the way he treated Sydney.
Windsor Ella and Riley arrive at the Anton V photo shoot and meet the photographer - former Melrose Place resident, Jo Reynolds. Jo feels that Riley's inexperience is preventing Jo from getting her shot, so Jo pushes Riley's buttons and insists on a topless shoot to help Riley get in touch with her emotions. Meanwhile, Jonah meets with a producer's development exec, Kendra, who invites him to have drinks later that night to discuss his film. Violet makes another play for Auggie's attention, and Lauren finds out about David's secret.
Gower Riley helps Jonah 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, who doesn't take the news very well. Ella discovers Lauren's expensive new clothing and lingerie plus a large envelope of cash and confronts her roommate about the late nights she's been working. David fears he may be responsible for Sydney's death.
Ocean After learning Auggie's blood was on Sydney's murder weapon, the police search his apartment and demand the other residents tell them where he went. Riley is conflicted about whether to help the police, but Jonah pushes her to make the call as she knows where Auggie is staying. Meanwhile, a work incident causes Jonah to pretend he's engaged to Ella who really gets into the role playing. David arranges a secret play date with his little brother Noah but after the little boy hurts himself, Lauren must come to the rescue and risk the wrath of Dr. Mancini.
Cahuenga 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.
June Amanda moves into Syndey's penthouse while her Bel Air mansion is being built and takes an interest in David. Meanwhile, David and Lauren's relationship continues to grow, and Ella uses her charms to get Jonah a new job. Also, Amanda and Michael reunite.
San Vicente Jonah and Riley decide to head to Las Vegas to elope but the day doesn't quite go as planned. Ella arranges a pitch meeting for Jonah with an important producer who is interested in buying his film. Meanwhile, Lauren calls David after she gets in trouble with one of her male clients and Auggie confesses his true feelings for Riley. Also, Michael gives David information about Sydney' killer and Amanda bonds with Violet over Sydney, but of course Amanda has an ulterior motive in getting to know Violet.
Oriole Violet asks Auggie to leave town with her. Amanda puts Ella in charge of a lavish party at her house to celebrate the arrival of her billionaire boyfriend Ben. However, after Amanda spies Ella and Ben together in a compromising position, she lashes out. Meanwhile, Riley asks Jonah if they can start over.
Stoner Canyon Sexy Drew Pragin moves into Auggie's old apartment and immediately clashes with Lauren. She becomes even more upset when he shows up at the hospital as the newest resident. Riley asks Ben for a job, which infuriates Amanda, and David receives life-changing news from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, Ella makes an unrealistic demand of Jonah that backfires.
Mulholland 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.
