When Maxine finds Jerrod's attitude about gender roles is more traditional than she'd thought she challenges those notions, sending the Carmichael men to prove their masculinity by fixing the roof while Maxine tries to prove to Cynthia that a woman can change a tire without a man's help.

When Maxine's wealthy father comes to town for her graduation, Jerrod and the family find themselves in the middle of a fight over independence, forcing them to debate what a child owes their parents and whether or not their love can be bought.

Cynthia is disturbed after her reverend discusses his porn addiction at service. Joe and the boys admit that they too watch porn and argue there's nothing wrong with it but Jerrod can't help but feel differently when Maxine gets honest as well.