On the eve of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's parole hearing, after spending nearly seven years in prison for the murder of her mother, she is ready to share shocking revelations and disturbing secrets for the first time.
When Hurricane Katrina devastates Louisiana, Gypsy and her mother, Dee Dee, are relocated to Springfield, Missouri. There, Gypsy comes to the grim realization she's addicted to pain medication.
After running away, Gypsy is lured home by her mother with promises of freedom and independence. Behind closed doors, Dee Dee chains Gypsy to the bed and uses witchcraft to put a voodoo hex on her daughter.
Desperate to escape her mother, Dee Dee, Gypsy turns to Nick Godejohn, her long-distance boyfriend from a Christian dating site. The young couple hatches a plan to murder Dee Dee and be together forever.
Gypsy reveals a life-changing secret she's been keeping from even her closest family members: she is engaged to be married. Gypsy recalls appearing in court for her mother's murder as her life of lies unfolds before a stunned community.
Less than two weeks before her wedding, cold feet and past loves haunt Gypsy and threaten her impending nuptials. While some family members plead with Gypsy to postpone the wedding, her fiance meets with them and argues otherwise.
Hoping to make their connection stronger, Gypsy and Ryan add to their family and adopt a puppy named Pixie. But when Gypsy tells Mia that she may be pregnant, things in their lives take a turn and Mia begs Gypsy to do something about it.
Fearing a violation of her probation, Gypsy works to resolve issues with her parole officer. Ryan questions Kristy's motivations when he learns she's been in contact with Gypsy's ex-fiancé, Ken.
With lifelong insecurities about her looks, Gypsy starts on a path to change her physical appearance while Ryan's own insecurities bubble to the surface.
With the world watching in anticipation, and her family eagerly awaiting a reunion, Gypsy Rose Blanchard is released from prison after serving eight and a half years for her role in the murder of her mother.
After their press trip and makeshift honeymoon to NYC, Gypsy and Ryan travel to her family's home in Cut Off, Louisiana to confront memories of her past.
During a whirlwind trip to New York City, Gypsy Rose comes face to face with her newfound celebrity status, but quickly starts to question if she's cut out for the spotlight.
After an emotional goodbye to Pixie, Gypsy settles into the life she's never had with Rod and Kristy. Gypsy continues to be torn between talking to Ryan and being more open about her feelings for Ken, sparking internet rumors and leaks.