The Other Side of the Story deals with the drama surrounding the Green family in Chicago, Illinois. Shannon and Thomas Green's marriage is on the brink of collapsing when they each meet someone new who makes them question their willingness to stay in the relationship. Thomas has been having an affair with Shannon's twin sister for a few years when he meets Cortez, who changes everything for him. Shannon is dissatisfied with her marriage and the financial trouble they are in. When she meets a new man in church, she wonders if there is more out there for her. Meanwhile, their son, Dorian, meets a woman whose life is a complete mess, and he is willing to do anything to help her find the right path. Everything comes to head when the church hosts a revival, and everyone has to question the choices they have made.