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.

Brett struggles with the challenges and unexpected perks of a new side gig. Tina and Larry discuss life goals. Alex initially bristles at an unstable new director, but warms to him and finds they have common ground. Anna proves herself indispensable to Michelle.