When Joe's father passes away, the family debates the most appropriate way to handle his funeral. Because Joe had a complicated relationship with his father, who was anything but a role model, the Carmichaels weigh the pros and cons of traditional funeral pageantry versus a more accurate reflection of his life that may bring Joe some closure.

When Maxine and Jerrod rush out to purchase the Plan B pill following a mishap in the bedroom, they are forced to seek shelter at Joe and Cynthia's as a nasty storm approaches. Taking cover in the basement, everyone soon discovers Jerrod and Maxine's true intentions for the day, resulting in the perfect storm.

With sudden rent hikes threatening to drive Nekeisha out of her neighborhood, the family is forced to consider the effects of gentrification - and the fact that Jerrod and Bobby are on opposite sides of the issue.