Ben and Darlene are excited to share their good news with the family, but Neville, Jackie, Aldo and Harris share some very similar news of their own.
Darlene struggles to cope with the stress of construction Lou returns as Mark's combative contrabassoon teacher.
Dan enlists the help of a few good friends for the funeral home remodel Louise points out that Dan's generosity with his time seems to benefit everyone but her Robin and Darlene take a big career risk that may not pay off the way they expect it to.
Darlene searches for a home that she and Becky can afford after an attempt to boost business at the diner goes awry, Jackie finds herself apologizing to Ben and rethinking her future running the place.
When Becky inadvertently outs her relationship with professor Davis, it's his erratic behavior that sends Becky down a path to reevaluate their relationship Dan and Darlene check in on Chuck, only to learn heartbreaking news about his family.
The family is locked down at home due to a shooting incident in the neighborhood.
Darlene falls in love with a house she's looking when the realtor shares she has a better chance of getting the house if she's part of a couple, she convinces Ben to pretend to be her partner.
Mark returns to public school and finds it hard to fit in Darlene isn't happy when she finds out what Mark's doing to make a little extra cash for college Becky finds herself in an interesting situation with one of her college professors.
Darlene continues to navigate her breakup with Ben Dan offers to talk with Aldo's dad when he doesn't approve of Harris and Aldo's relationship.
The Conners celebrate Mark when he makes it on the dean's list at his new magnet school Jackie continues to navigate her relationship with Neville.
Darlene's friendship with a manager at Wellman Plastics lands her in an awkward situation Louise's brother tries to win over Jackie by making a thoughtful gesture, creating uncomfortable tension.
It's Beverly Rose's first birthday -- but it's not all cake and candles -- when Becky and Emilio disagree on what kind of party they should have Jackie is introduced to someone who wants to be more than friends.
Darlene isolates herself from her co-workers at Wellman Plastics, leaving them with the impression she is an elitist snob Louise decides to teach Harris an expensive life lesson Jackie is determined to keep the restaurant running.
Mary is devastated that Halloween has been canceled by the city, so Darlene and Becky enlist Jackie and the rest of the family to create an unforgettable experience Mark goes toe-to-toe with a kid at school who doesn't believe in wearing a mask.
The Conners are dealing with the pandemic and life's financial troubles the Lunch Box is closed for everything but takeout and delivery Becky and Darlene are both forced to search for additional income at the newly reopened Wellman Plastics plant.
Darlene and Ben go apartment hunting Jackie and Becky take Beverly Rose on a road trip to Mexico to meet her father for the first time Dan reluctantly shares his financial troubles with Louise.
Dan and Louise take their relationship to the next level and come to appreciate the complexities of aging Darlene spends the night in jail and leaves parenting duties to Ben Mark and a friend's class experiment leaves them both with hickeys.
Dan is finally ready to share his feelings with Louise Darlene realizes how badly she wants a baby Ben gets caught up playing handyman and babysitter for Becky, which causes him to miss an important meeting.
Bev is back from Arizona and realizes she'd like to use her finances to spread happiness Bev decides to fund Mark's tuition to a prestigious coding camp, but Darlene tries to convince her to give the money to Harris instead.
Harris is newly unemployed, depressed and has moved back into the house, while Becky struggles to find affordable childcare Jackie suggests Becky reach out to Emilio's family for support the family contemplates tattoos.