
The Conners continue to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford, grappling with parenthood, dating, financial pressures and aging in working-class America; with love, humor and perseverance, the family prevails.

Darlene crashes Mark's college trivia night to prove how smart she is; Neville finds out the money he loaned Dan was used for something other than its intended purpose.

After feeling the cafeteria staff could use some organization, Darlene seeks to be the manager of food services at Mark's college; Dan teaches housewives the basics of DIY home projects to make some extra money toward paying off the house.

Mark takes on odd jobs, determined to find a way to pay for school; Darlene grapples with her emotions when she discovers her household is about to change dramatically.

In an effort to save money, Darlene and Ben join Jackie and Neville on a joint honeymoon, where the newlyweds' cost-saving measures contribute to a tension-filled getaway; Dan, Becky, Harris, Mark and Beverly Rose go to a water park.