To kick off the season premiere of EJNYC, EJ, his sister, Elisa and his friends go to a baseball game to celebrate EJ’s move from Los Angeles to New York City.
With EJ’s Los Angeles and New York friends in one place, EJ talks about his future plans in the fashion industry in the Big Apple. After an introduction of his New York pals, EJNYC viewers learn more about Elisa’s boyfriend named Anthony. He is a French model, who was first interested in EJ before Elisa. After giving EJ the cold shoulder one night in Europe, Anthony made a life with Elisa and lives with her.
To celebrate Elisa’s 21st birthday, her father, Earvin "Magic" Johnson FaceTimes with Elisa and EJ. Johnson says he set up a huge nightclub party for her and apologizes for not being able to attend. After, Elisa confronts EJ and his feelings toward Anthony. EJ does not approve of her relationship with Anthony and says he lost some trust for her for not having EJ’s back. The two get in a heated argument as they both try to present their feelings.
EJ goes to dinner with his mom, Cookie Johnson and she tells him he has a lot of opportunities in New York and encourages him to do a collaboration with someone. EJ confides in his mother and mentions the situation with Elisa and Anthony. Also, she says he can’t allow the situation to break up the family because they will always be brother and sister.
While shopping for wigs, Elisa confides in her friend, Samaria Smith, daughter of LL Cool J. Elisa talks about her worries and about her past first love with her ex-boyfriend DJ.
Elisa and Anthony talk in a New York park and she tells him about the hard time she is having between EJ and him. She tells him DJ will be at her party since she has known him for more than four years. Anthony says he is concerned about him being at Elisa’s party.
LaQuan Smith, fashion designer who has styled Beyoncé, makes customized outfits for the EJNYC stars for Elisa’s birthday party. While trying on their outfits, EJ makes a comment about Anthony. Elisa cries in the dressing room and says she is not okay with not having EJ’s approval. She is having a hard time deciding what to do.
Before Elisa’s party, EJ sits down with her to try and patch things up. The two apologize to each other and EJ says he wants her to be happy.
Once the party starts, some of the Rich Kids of Beverly Hills stars including Dorothy Wang and Morgan Fitzpatrick attend. Later, DJ shows up to the party and Elisa sits down to talk with him alone and says she is happy he came. Anthony walks in on Elisa and DJ hanging out together in a bathroom and gets upset.
Just as the story began to get even more interesting, the episode ended with a preview of what the season will offer.
Watch EJNYC on E! Wednesday nights at 9 p.m.