Ep 20. Speed Trap Town

The episode named "Speed Trap Town" is the twentieth episode of the fifth season of the popular American musical drama television series called Nashville. The episode begins with the main character of the show, Maddie Conrad, rehearsing for a gig with Jonah Ford, her boyfriend. Juliette Barnes, a country music superstar, is also shown to be rehearsing for her tour with the help of her assistant Emily. While rehearsing, Juliette is informed by her tour promoter about a possible delay in the start of the tour due to some legal issues.

Meanwhile, Deacon Claybourne, the co-owner of the record label Highway 65, is shown to be struggling with managing his personal and professional life after recently proposing to Jessie Caine, a singer-songwriter who works for his label. He is also worried about the financial problems faced by his label and the possible closure of the label.

The episode also focuses on the character of Scarlett O'Connor, who is going through a tough time after her break-up with her ex-boyfriend Damien George. She is shown to be visiting her hometown in Mississippi to attend a family wedding. While in Mississippi, Scarlett takes a trip down memory lane and reflects on her past relationships and life choices.

As the episode progresses, Maddie, Jonah, and their band are shown to be on their way to their gig when they get pulled over for speeding in a small town called Hixon. The town is infamous for its corrupt police officers who use speeding tickets as a way to make money. Maddie, Jonah, and their band members are forced to pay a hefty fine to get out of the situation.

Meanwhile, back in Nashville, Juliette decides to take matters into her own hands and pay off the legal issues delaying her tour. She visits her ex-husband and father of her daughter, Avery Barkley, who is also a musician. The two have a heartfelt conversation about their past and present circumstances, and Avery agrees to help her out.

Towards the end of the episode, Deacon and Jessie are shown to be dealing with a crisis at Highway 65 after their artist, Alannah, decides to leave the label to pursue a solo career. This leaves them in a difficult situation as Alannah was their only hope to keep the label afloat. However, they are given a ray of hope when Scarlett returns from Mississippi with a new song that she has written, which they think can help the label.

The episode ends with Maddie and Jonah finally arriving at their gig and putting on a great performance despite the earlier setback. Juliette prepares to start her tour, and Deacon and Jessie listen to Scarlett's new song, feeling hopeful about the future of their label.

Overall, "Speed Trap Town" is an emotionally charged episode that delves into the personal and professional lives of the characters of Nashville. It showcases the struggles and obstacles faced by artists in the music industry and the power of hope and perseverance.