List of episodes of the series «The Next Big Thing»

Welcome To Hollywood

• Episode number: 1
• Episode description:
  Damon Dash, Tina Davis and Zaytoven give 21 up-and-coming R&B and hip-hop artists 30 seconds to prove they deserve to stay in the competition; the stakes are high as the playing field is cut to 12 contestants.

Secure the Bag

• Episode number: 2
• Episode description:
  The League sends the artists to the 3rd Street Promenade to test their skills and to see who can make the most money entertaining crowds; celebrity mentor Joe Budden checks their freestyle flow with a cypher challenge.

Control Your Instrument

• Episode number: 3
• Episode description:
  Tina Davis puts the artists through an exhausting obstacle course to test their vocal stamina; celebrity mentor Tamar Braxton provides the artists with some jaw-dropping uncensored advice.

Producing a Hit101

• Episode number: 4
• Episode description:
  Zaytoven shares one of his trap beats with the artists for a freestyle challenge; tensions flare when the artists must break into teams before stopping by Big Boy's radio show and performing live.

The Drip

• Episode number: 5
• Episode description:
  Damon Dash offers a crash course in style, fashion and attitude; model and rapper Kash Doll stops by to help the artists upgrade their looks.

Showmanship-Bring It!

• Episode number: 6
• Episode description:
  One of the artists makes a shocking announcement; celebrity mentor Lil Kim surprises the artists at dance rehearsals and gives them a lesson on commanding the stage.

Owning Your Truth

• Episode number: 7
• Episode description:
  Hollywood producer and motivational speaker Devon Franklin drops some wisdom on the artists; celebrity mentor Remy Ma has a heart-to-heart with one of the artists.

Fanfest

• Episode number: 8
• Episode description:
  Celebrity mentor Keyshia Cole gives the final five artists a social media challenge and hosts this week's elimination challenge that tests fan engagement.

Making the Video

• Episode number: 9
• Episode description:
  The final four are tasked with making a hit song and music video for AT&T's Dream In Black campaign; singer-songwriter Tank and the late rapper Nipsey Hussle help the artists.