After serving 8.5 years for her role in murdering her mother, Gypsy Rose Blanchard exits prison with the world watching. Her initial hours bring paparazzi pursuit, potential parole violation for staying in Missouri, and marriage queries.
Gypsy strives to meet parole requirements. Ryan confronts Kristy over her communication with Gypsy's ex-fiancé. Accustomed to her mother's control, Gypsy adjusts to married life. Father and daughter reconnect after years apart.
After a trip to NYC, Gypsy and Ryan visit her family in Cut Off, Louisiana, where she confronts past memories. She gets a tattoo symbolizing her journey and explores relationships with her mother's family.