Michelle is inspired by the kids as the foursome makes a last-ditch effort to save her charter school plans.
Michelle is desperate to win her school project back from Anna and Brett along with Alex help her out. Natalie shows up unexpectidely and stirs things up between Michelle and Brett.
Alex recruits an unwanted face from Brett's past to help with their project; later, he considers a career choice. Tina becomes more proactive in trying to get what she wants. At a fundraiser for the school, Michelle challenges Anna.
Brett struggles with the challenges and unexpected perks of a new side gig. Tina and Larry discuss life goals. Alex bristles over an unstable new director but softens to him and finds the two have common ground. Anna proves herself indispensable to Michelle.
Brett and Alex throw themselves into a new passion project. Michelle bonds with Anna, a new ally in her charter school project. Alex is disappointed by major changes at work and is confronted by a slighted Christy. Tina gets a crash course in parenting.
Brett and Alex get out of town while Michelle and Tina juggle the kids, and Christy.
Michelle works on her plan to make the charter school a reality; Tina clashes with Alex's new girlfriend at his welcome home party.
Alex gets a surprise birthday visit on the set of his new movie in New Orleans.
