When Becky helps Harris keep a secret from Darlene, it causes a split between the two sisters. Jackie supports Peter with his Nordic history project, while Dan reunites with an old friend.
Dan questions Peter's motives when he learns about the pricey Christmas gift Jackie purchased for her new, unemployed beau. Meanwhile, Mark and Mary write up their Christmas wish lists.
With Mark and Mary's help, Jackie convinces Dan to build a backyard chicken coop so the family can eat organic eggs - but from a bird's-eye view, it appears she may have ulterior motives.
A family member drops a life-changing bombshell Dan suspects Becky might have resumed drinking Darlene continues her job hunt Jackie offers English lessons to a Casita Bonita busboy.
Geena learns D.J. hasn't been taking Mary to church while she's been away, so she insists they go as a family to make things worse, Mary refuses to go without her cousins Harris and Mark.
It's Halloween - the Conner family's favorite time of the year - that is until a school email banning certain costumes, including Mark's, sets off a huge argument between Dan and Darlene.
Darlene's in for one surprise after another when David introduces his girlfriend, Blue, at a parent-teacher conference, adding that Mark and Harris will be spending the weekend with them.
A sudden turn of events forces the Conners to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford in a way they never have before.
When Jackie devises a plan of how to serve the customers at The Lunch Box, it's anything but smooth service Dan begins to sell some furniture to make room for his new bride and her things.
Darlene worries about Mark making friends at his new school Mark turns to Ben for personal advice Becky finds herself thriving in college and starts thinking about her future plans.
The Conner home is tricked out for Halloween - despite a leaky roof that forces Dan and Louise to cancel their honeymoon - but Becky surprises them with a virtual trip around the world.
It's Dan and Louise's wedding day, but it's a far-from-perfect walk down the aisle, especially when a weather report forecasts that a tornado is headed for Lanford, creating chaos.
Becky's recovery program mandates she apologize to people she's lied to, leading to a reunion with an old school friend Darlene visits Pastor Phil Louise continues planning her wedding.
After Ben declines Darlene's proposal, she starts to ponder why she tends to be so negative in life, prompting her to start a journey of self-discovery, which leads to Pastor Phil.
The Conners continue to deal with the pandemic while navigating breakups and newfound sobriety, all while planning an upcoming wedding.
Darlene earns a promotion at Wellman Plastics, while 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 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 tension.