Sun Records

Sam Phillips moves his family to Memphis to open a recording studio, but instead rekindles a steamy affair; young Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash struggle at home.

Sam records B.B. King, but his new label struggles; Elvis is inspired by African-American music, but is chastised by his family and girlfriend for crossing racial lines; cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart hit the scene.

Sam can't find the follow-up hit to Ike Turner's "Rocket 88"; Colonel Tom Parker's conniving ways are exposed; Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart have their eye on the same girl.

Sam's worsening anxiety attacks lead to a radical new medical procedure; Elvis tries to win Trixie back; overseas, Johnny Cash makes a decision that will affect his girlfriend back home.

Sam finds another hit with Johnny Bragg and The Prisonaires; Becky makes a surprising announcement; Elvis enlists Sam to help him record a song for his mother; Johnny takes his relationship with Vivian to the next phase.

Sam and Marion take Elvis on the road to promote "Blue Moon"; Col. Tom Parker pays a heavy price for his gambling; Jerry Lee tries to stay on the straight and narrow in his new married life.

Elvis gets his first taste of fame when he starts playing live shows; Col. Tom Parker scams his way out of debt and eyes an opportunity with Elvis; Johnny returns from overseas to begin his life with Vivian.

Colonel Tom Parker presses to take over Elvis' career, but Sam struggles with the decision to let his star go; Jerry Lee's philandering catches up with him; Johnny starts his own band.