Michelle works on her plan to make the charter school idea a reality. At a welcome home party for Alex, Tina clashes with his new girlfriend, Christy, while everyone else tries to defuse the situation.

Brett and Alex get out of town, while Michelle and Tina juggle the kids, and Christy.

Brett and Alex throw themselves into a new passion project. Michelle bonds with Anna, a new ally in her charter school effort. Alex is disappointed by major changes at work and is confronted by a slighted Christy. Tina gets a crash course in parenting.