Episode 1×09 “What Prevents Us?”

MIKE AND PAULA TAKE A LEAP

With the future of Paula’s health staring them in the face, she and Mike decide to take a giant leap in their relationship.

Nick deals with some lingering hesitation about being vulnerable on camera, and Justin gets the opportunity to meet with a Broadway director, which causes tension in his relationship with Simon.

Meanwhile, Julia’s husband, Kevin, makes a shocking return.

Cast: Scott Foley as Nick Blackburn; Simone Recasner as Gabby; Teri Polo as Julia; Ser’Darius Blain as Reggie Sadler; Piper Perabo as Paula; Ray Cham as Justin; Kevin Daniels as Wayne; Mallory Jansen as Monica; Jon Rudnitsky as Mike; Anna Grace Barlow as Brittney Lovewell.

Guest Cast: Nora Dunn as Gina; Adam Kaplan as Simon; Seth Morris as Kevin; Tim Lyons as Alan; McKenzie Chinn as Jessica; Karen Rodriguez as Raven; Crew Miskel as Sam; Nicholas Caesar as Anthony; Sammy Arechar as Ellison; Rob Wilson as Joel; Brett Tucker as Linus; Sara Sevigny as Mindy; Donetta Jackson as Tamra; Rachel Kim as Miriam; Teh’Ray Hale as DJ; Torrin Clifton as Ladon; Comfort Fedoke as Aja; Stanley Glover as Travell; Jeraldine M. Quiñones as Female Dancer #1; Brit Barrett as Male Dancer; Luis Rosado as Junior; Elijah Delgado as Mario; Jessica Hodges as Paige; Zeferino Guerrero as Plumber/Stripper; JJ Nolan as Annie; Eddie Hefferman as Manager; Carissa Barreca as Gigi; Laura Fisher as Melissa; Dana Black as Mike’s Mom; Leajato Robinson as Priest.

Air Date: Monday, Nov. 15 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

THE BIG LEAP: L-R: Ser’Darius Blain and Simone Recasner in the "What Prevents Us?" episode of THE BIG LEAP airing Monday, Nov. 15 (9:00-10:00PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2021 FOX Media LLC. CR: Sandy Morris/FOX.

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THE BIG LEAP: L-R: Ser’Darius Blain and Simone Recasner in the "What Prevents Us?" episode of THE BIG LEAP airing Monday, Nov. 15 (9:00-10:00PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2021 FOX Media LLC. CR: Sandy Morris/FOX.