Kate experiences the blues as she approaches her last birthday before the golden years. Buddy must decide whether or not to accept T.J.'s offer to go steady.
When Jeff introduces her to his new fiancée, Nancy realizes she still harbors deep feelings for him. T.J.'s interest in another girl sparks Buddy's jealousy.—Skip Eastport
Buddy is fawning over her teacher Miss Jessup. When Kate goes to a PTA meeting, one of the parents reveals that Miss Jessup is a lesbian and that she reportedly had an affair with a student, so the parent wants to mount a campaign to have her removed. When she asks who among the parents agree and disagree with her, Kate chooses not to take sides until she can look int... Read all
Willie invites Emmett, a homeless youth, to stay with the family, envisioning an easier life for him. However, Emmett views the situation much differently. Meanwhile, Buddy researches the more colorful members of her family history while creating a family tree for school.—Skip Eastport
Feeling neglected by T.J., Buddy attempts to make him jealous by exploiting the feelings of another classmate. Willie suspects his new job at an ad agency was earned because the boss finds him attractive.—Skip Eastport
The Lawrences need a Christmas miracle when Timmy develops a life-threatening illness, and Willie is unable to cope with the threat of another loss after Lizzy's death.—Skip Eastport
Unable to move past Lizzy's death, Willie seeks a relationship with her former roommate Ellen. Audrey is angry over her parents' impending divorce and Doug's decision to represent them.
After Nancy learns she's pregnant with Jeff's baby, the two consider remarriage, but Nancy isn't sure things will be any different the second time around.—Skip Eastport
Medical crises abound in the family when James reveals to Doug that he must soon undergo exploratory surgery, and Nancy begins to miscarry Jeff's baby.
Kate clashes with her elitist music professor who dismisses her as a bored housewife. Doug faces his own mortality when a colleague collapses from a sudden heart attack.—Skip Eastport