
Episode 1: Home Front
Three weeks since hearing from Justin in the Middle East, the Walker family struggle to find cheer in celebrating Kitty's birthday. Sarah fights to salvage what's left of her failing marriage. Kevin learns the hard way about the sacrifices that true love brings. Tommy is at a loss as to how to provide the emotional support needed by his overwhelmed wife, Julia, after the death of their newborn son, while Kitty gets a first hand look at the challenges of being engaged to a U.S. senator. Saul questions his identity after a visit from an old friend, and the family's newest member, Rebecca, tries desperately to find her place in this very complex family puzzle.
Episode 2: An American Family
Kevin, Nora and Kitty go to pick up Justin, who has just returned home from the war. Robert finds that he’s getting closer to the Walkers. The truth is revealed between Sarah and Rebecca. Tommy is not able to get the hang of being a father.
Episode 3: History Repeating
Rebecca worries about Justin as he still refuses his medication, Tommy's marriage hits a road block as Julia starts coming out of her depression and decides to take her daughter and move back home to Arizona temporarily. Kevin meets his old flame Scotty and Kitty prevents a scandal when Robert's ex-wife plans to tell all on the Larry King show.
Episode 4: States of the Union
Rebecca's suspicions arise after Justin makes an almost miraculous recovery. Kevin pushes Saul to the edge to get some answers. Nora, Sarah and Kitty decide to go to a spa. Tommy tries to make friends, but ends up in an embarrassing situation.
Episode 5: Domestic Issues
Sarah becomes embroiled in a difficult battle with Joe for custody of their children. Kitty's Halloween announcement has consequences for the entire Walker family.
Episode 6: Two Places
Kitty gets a visit from an old friend to do some damage control regarding her pregnancy, but it doesn't go as planned. Sarah is struggling with Paige, while Justin is down.
Episode 7: 36 Hours
Kitty Walker has a sonogram and discovers that the fetus is dead. Isaac Marshall is brought in by Kitty to help with the campaign. Robert is not happy about this because they had a falling out in a previous campaign. Justin increases his dependence on medication. Holly understands her daughter Rebecca's dilemma and supports her in sharing Justin's continuing addiction with the Walker family. Nora starts out in great excitement over planning Kitty's wedding to Robert. She and Sarah are faced with the task of organizing the event within two days. Tommy embarks on an affair with his secretary Lena. Sarah is faced with the runaway of her daughter, Paige, who discloses her distress over the divorce. Joe at first accuses Sarah of failing to provide stability for Paige, but later finally agrees to share custody. Saul comes to terms with his love for another man and confides in his sister, Norah. Kevin is unable to reach Jason at his missionary camp. When he learns that chef student Scotty runs into financial problems meeting his tuition, rent, etc., he offers him space in his apartment.
Episode 8: Something New
Holly advises Rebecca to be herself around the Walkers. Now part of the wedding party, Rebecca prompts Kitty to stand up and not compromise on her special day. Sarah is wooed professionally and considers branching out overseas. Nora contacts her first love via email and resumes their friendship. Julia comes back to Tommy, and the tension at work rises, following his office flirtation. Kevin and Scotty become closer.
Episode 9: Holy Matrimony
A political scandal and a severe case of cold feet threaten Kitty and Robert's highly anticipated wedding day. Isaac distracts Nora from her romance with Stan and Holly gets a surprise visit from an old friend.
Episode 10: The Feast of Epiphany
Secrets are the order of the day when the Walkers gather for a family dinner because Nora is too shy to ask Isaac out on her own. Rebecca is trying to play matchmaker for her mother.
Episode 11: The Missionary Imposition
Justin attends a Narcotics Anonymous meeting for Veterans, but isn't ready to talk in front of the attendees. Nora goes to the restaurant with Isaac Marshall. Sarah meets with Simon Lao in order to have the company's produce sold in his stores. Jason makes Kevin to do some soul searching and think about his future.
Episode 12: Compromises
Rebecca gets a new hobby, while Sarah has to make an important decision and Robert and Jason have a long overdue confrontation.
Episode 13: Separation Anxiety
Isaac has an important question for Nora. Rebecca begins to question whether William Walker is really her father, so she decides to have DNA tests done. Robert and Kitty visit a fertility clinic.
Episode 14: Double Negative
In an attempt to solve Scotty's financial issues, Kevin offers to file domestic partnership papers with him. Nora meets with an interior decorator in an attempt to try and make a fresh start and the Walkers' attend a fundraiser for cancer research.
Episode 15: Moral Hazard
After an international business deal goes bad, Holly becomes the saving grace for Ojai Foods. Justin delivers heartbreaking news about a family member. Saul makes a confession. Scotty and Kevin share a life-changing moment.
Episode 16: Prior Commitments
Kevin and Scotty make a commitment to be life partners, Saul finally deals with his identity in a public way, and the family discovers that William kept yet another painful secret from his family.
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contributed by KaitlynReynolds