Episode 1: "The Race is On"

Tammy Wynette, aspiring country singer, gets a chance to open for her idol, George Jones. Their first encounter is chaotic, with George inebriated and surrounded by chaos. Despite her troubled marriage to Don Chapel, Tammy's talent catches George's attention. As they bond over music, tensions rise with Don's jealousy and toxic behavior. The episode culminates in a dramatic dinner confrontation, leading George to invite Tammy to leave with him, marking the start of their complicated romance.