‘Monarch’ Season 1 Episode 3 Preview: Photos, Plot, and Cast

Fox’s Monarch season one episode two brought in Shania Twain as a guest star and episode three snagged another Country music icon – Tonya Tucker – for a guest starring appearance. Episode three, “Show Them Who You Are, Baby,” will air on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT.

Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.

“Show Them Who You Are, Baby” Plot: As Nicky prepares to perform at the “Queens of Country” concert, she learns of Clive’s (guest star Adam Croasdell) affair and is determined to turn the tables on him. Meanwhile, Luke is told the devastating truth from Nicky; Catt celebrates Ana’s signing with Monarch with a party at the Brambles, where Ana and Ace connect.

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Kevin Cahoon and Anna Friel in ‘Monarch’ season 1 episode 3 (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)

Fox’s Official Season 1 Synopsis:

In Monarch, the Roman family is headed by the insanely talented, but tough-as-nails Queen of Country Music DOTTIE CANTRELL ROMAN (Sarandon) and her beloved husband, ‘Texas Truthteller’ ALBIE ROMAN (Adkins). Dottie and Albie have created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown NICOLETTE “NICKY” ROMAN (Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.

Middle child LUKE ROMAN (Sasse) is the CEO of the family’s business, Monarch Entertainment. Luke is the apple of his mother’s eye, but he has a troubled relationship with his father, whose approval he can never get, no matter how hard he tries. Youngest daughter GIGI TUCKER-ROMAN (Ditto) is very close to her older brother and sister, but in a family of superstars, Gigi has always felt like a bit of an outcast, in spite of her incredible singing voice.

Gigi is married to KAYLA ROMAN-TUCKER (Holder), a successful music manager who keeps turning down Luke’s offers to join forces with the family company. Outside business, Kayla’s relationships with the Romans reflect a complicated history, and a secret she is keeping could destroy her marriage to Gigi. ACE GRAYSON (Inigo Pascual) also is part of the family. He is a talented and sensitive 18-year-old who was adopted from an orphanage by Nicky and her husband, struggling British actor CLIVE GRAYSON (guest star Adam Croasdell).

Ace is a phenomenal singer with real swagger on stage and dreams of being a country star like his Grandpa Albie. And just when the Romans’ world couldn’t get more chaotic, enter CATT PHOENIX (Higareda), the stunning and unpredictable mother of 17-year-old ANA PHOENIX (Emma Milani), a talented, wide-eyed young singer who is trying to get signed to the Roman family’s record label.”

Monarch Season 1 Episode 3
Trace Adkins in the “Show Them What You Got, Baby” episode (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)
Monarch Season 1 Episode 3
Joshua Sasse in season 1 episode 3 (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)
Monarch Season 1 Episode 3
Emma Milani in the “Show Them What You Got, Baby” episode (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)
Monarch Season 1 Episode 3
Emma Milani and Inigo Pascual in the “Show Them What You Got, Baby” episode (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)
Monarch Season 1 Episode 3
Emma Milani and Martha Higareda in the “Show Them What You Got, Baby” episode (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)
Monarch Season 1 Episode 3
Martha Higareda in season 1 episode 3 (Photo © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC)