The third episode of "Bad Influencer" unfurls with Themba at a press conference, addressing the ongoing counterfeit racket. The police chief, his words solemn, informs the crowd that the investigation is still in its early stages. Themba, visibly troubled, whispers to his partner that Fungai may be keeping a low profile, as he hasn't heard from him in a while.
Meanwhile, Bra Alex meets with his boss, who reminds him of the four million rand debt hanging over his head and demands the first million within a month. That night, Bra Alex calls upon BK to bring in a sample bag. She informs him that she managed to churn out five bags that week, but he presses her to ramp up production to fifty. He suggests she train his seamstresses to churn out Triple-A quality counterfeits instead of doing all the work herself. BK, however, refuses, insisting on keeping her business on a small scale.
Pinky, on the other hand, is given cash by BK for a promo shoot. She heads out with Lelz and other influencer friends for a shopping spree, where she runs into Mimi, an old friend now dating Mandla. The encounter quickly devolves into a catfight, with emotions running high.
Later, Pinky asks BK if Lelz can join them for dinner, but BK scolds her for suggesting it. That night, BK attends Leo's science camp and finds solace in Themba's struggles as a single mother. They bond over their shared hardships, and BK invites him to dinner the next night.
As she talks to Leo about his new school, Bheki makes an unexpected appearance, threatening her to start selling the bags immediately. Meanwhile, Pinky learns that Mandla took Mimi to Mykonos—the trip she had always dreamed of. Heartbroken and reeling from the betrayal, she drowns her sorrows in a party where she meets Jacques, the brand manager of Pierre Montcler.
As she embarks on a live stream on Instagram, her emotions explode in a rant about Mandla's betrayal. Lelz steps in to take her home, but their journey is cut short by a detour to her mother's soiree. There, Pinky unleashes a storm, branding her mother a gold digger and revealing the traumatizing assault at the hands of her stepfather when she was younger. Doreen, furious, expels her daughter with a severe cut to their ties.
BK picks Pinky up and offers a comforting ear, sharing her own journey of being left alone and rebuilding her life. Soon, BK and Pinky find themselves posing with the faux bags, their relationship blossoming amidst the fake glamour.
Lelz informs Pinky that her social media is going viral, and Jacques wants to meet her. Pinky posts the pink Gucci bag for sale, tagging it with #Detoxify.
During their meeting, Jacques offers Pinky a monthly deal worth one million rand, which excites her despite his warning against promoting other brands.
Meanwhile, the police chief tasks Themba with pursuing BK and Pinky relentlessly, but Themba insists they are not connected to Bra Alex.
That evening, BK goes on a dinner date with Themba and inquires about his profession. While they're out, Pinky and Lelz babysit Leo, with Pinky feeling guilty for leaving BK behind. Lelz advises her to focus on her own future.
As they dine, BK and Themba discover a shared past, their dance leading to a passionate kiss. Themba then reveals his true identity as a cop and Special Ops agent who helped secure her release earlier in the day. He asks her to clear some paperwork, and she agrees without hesitation. When he questions her about counterfeit work, she firmly denies any involvement.
Later that night, BK returns home worried about Themba's intentions. Pinky shares the Pierre Montcler deal with her, but BK forbids her from taking it. The argument escalates when Pinky admits she has already signed the contract.
BK dives headfirst into crafting more bags, leveraging Pinky's social media prowess to sell them. However, soon after, the shop is raided by thieves who snatch both cash and bags. When Bra Alex confronts BK for his share of the profit, she divulges the robbery, but he remains unsurprised. He warns her of the dangerous territory she's treading and urges her to reconsider his offer.
As BK realizes that the robbery was orchestrated by his own men, he manages to escape from the elevator that has malfunctioned, trapping her inside. Meanwhile, Jacques introduces Pinky to other Pierre Montcler influencers, but her evening takes a turn for the worse when Naomi confronts her about #Detoxify, accusing her of being fake and pushing her into the pool live on the internet, humiliating Pinky in front of a captive audience.
Meanwhile, Fungai is being held hostage by Bra Alex, who kills him for snitching to the cops. BK stumbles upon this gruesome scene, watching in horror as Bra Alex finishes his gruesome task. Just as she's about to flee, her phone rings, alerting Bra Alex that she's witnessed the murder. He issues a chilling threat, vowing to kill her if she ever snitches on him. The episode ends with this ominous note, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats.
