The Conners share their differing takes on why they all think everyone should vote Louise gets an opportunity that might send her away from Lanford, prompting the family to interfere in Dan's complicated relationship.
Becky thinks that Jackie's new friend, a restaurant supplier, is taking advantage of them Darlene is thrilled when Harris gets into Central Illinois State, but Harris might have found a better offer Dan finds himself in an embarrassing situation.
The Conners struggle to accept Becky's new boyfriend, a Green Bay Packers fan Dan tries to impress upon Mark the importance of the family's die-hard loyalty to the Bears Ben and Darlene try to get a loan for their new magazine.
Dan is disappointed when everyone but Becky forgets about his birthday Darlene faces another issue Dan excludes Jackie from the family Christmas Santa photo for mistreating Louise.
Jackie is faced with a difficult decision that brings the family and community together Becky starts working a new late-night shift at Casita Bonita Darlene goes to extreme measures to mend her relationship with Harris.
Chaos ensues when Dan finally gets the entire family together for Thanksgiving dinner mixed feelings about the Lunch Box continue to build tension in the house Harris makes an unexpected move.
Jackie and Becky pitch their business plan to Darlene in hopes of getting the Lunch Box back, but Darlene's decision leads to hostility Dan bans Odessa from the house, causing a rift with Harris Mark makes extensive Thanksgiving plans.
A member of the family makes a life-changing announcement Dan suspects Becky isn't holding up her end of the bargain with regard to her drinking Darlene continues to look for a job Jackie offers English lessons to a busboy.
When Geena learns that D.J. hasn't been taking Mary to church, she insists they go as a family Mark's attempt to conduct an unbiased survey on the upcoming election for his school project goes south when Jackie volunteers to help.
An email from the school banning certain Halloween costumes, including Mark's, sets off an argument between Dan and Darlene Jackie introduces someone to the family at the Halloween party and insists that Dan vet him, but she immediately regrets it.
Darlene gets one surprise after another when David introduces his girlfriend at a parent-teacher conference and mentions that Mark and Harris will be spending the weekend with them Dan hires Becky to help out at work.
A sudden turn of events forces the Conners to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford in a way they never have before.
The Conners gear up for a megawedding Jackie and Neville, Darlene and Ben and Harris and Aldo are planning for a shared big day, but along the way, they discover that some of the couples may not be on the same page about their happily ever afters.
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 at 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.