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 as 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.
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.
Halloween brings nothing but horror for Jackie after she uncovers a shocking secret when trying to reopen the Lunch Box Mary gets upset when a woman assumes she is adopted Darlene continues to deal with her complicated love life.
Desperate for more income, Becky seeks a bartending position at Casita Bonita, causing major concern for Dan due to her struggle with alcoholism Darlene finally nears a decision between David and Ben Harris' new friend, Odessa, means new trouble.
Harris is forced to confront Darlene about her lifestyle Jackie involves herself in other people's problems to avoid confronting her own Becky is overwhelmed by the costs of raising a baby, so her family steps in to help.
Darlene struggles to decide between David and Ben Becky begins to doubt herself as a mom Mark gets in trouble at school when a picture of him and his boyfriend kissing goes viral Jackie avoids her problems by keeping busy with everyone else's.
In the wake of Emilio's deportation, Jackie steps into the role of a paternal figure and creates a meticulous birth plan for Becky Darlene is tangled in a complex love triangle with David and Ben Harris is caught up in a problem of her own.
As Darlene grapples with a life-changing offer from Ben, an unexpected conversation with David turns her world even more upside down relationship problems lead Jackie to the bottom of the bottle Dan delivers alarming news.
When Ben offers Mark free piano lessons, Darlene uses it as an opportunity to test his parenting skills Jackie throws Becky a baby shower Emilio continues his efforts to be part of the baby's life.
When Dan gets injured while covering D.J.'s vending machine route, the decision to sue the company could cost D.J. his job Jackie is appalled when Becky seeks life coaching from her nemesis.
Becky helps Harris keep a secret from Darlene, which causes a rift between the sisters Jackie supports Peter with his project Dan and an old friend reunite.
Dan questions Peter's motives when he learns about the pricey Christmas gift Jackie purchased for her new, unemployed beau Mark and Mary write up their Christmas wish lists Darlene receives advice from an unlikely source.
Jackie convinces Dan to build a chicken coop in the backyard so the family can eat organic eggs Becky meets with Andrea for the first time since the surrogacy mishap Darlene deals with a sleazy customer at her casino job.
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.
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 brings Nick to the hardware store, where they run into Ben, who invites Nick to join him at The Lunch Box to watch a Bears game Dan tries to spruce up the bedroom while Louise is out on the road Jackie meets Logan's mom.