
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.

The family is locked down at home due to a shooting incident in the neighborhood.

When Becky inadvertently outs her relationship with professor Davis, it's his erratic behavior that sends Becky down a path to reevaluate their relationship; Dan and Darlene check in on Chuck, only to learn heartbreaking news about his family.

Darlene searches for a home that she and Becky can afford; after an attempt to boost business at the diner goes awry, Jackie finds herself apologizing to Ben and rethinking her future running the place.

Dan enlists the help of a few good friends for the funeral home remodel; Louise points out that Dan's generosity with his time seems to benefit everyone but her; Robin and Darlene take a big career risk that may not pay off the way they expect it to.