Darlene earns a promotion at Wellman Plastics Ben decides on a new career path Jackie tries an herbal tea and it leads to an emotional revelation.
Harris brings home her new friend, Josh, leaving the family questioning his intentions Becky and Ben's attempt to build a closet stirs up family drama.
Ben's mom arrives after an unexpected death and unveils shocking information from the past Becky and Emilio spend more time together.
Harris' job is in jeopardy after joining a protest she strongly believes in, leading to tense discussions within the family Jackie makes a visit to Wellman Plastics only to realize the company is instituting supervised drug testing.
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.
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.
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.