After a long period of no contact, Ethan decides to confront his parents. Kim makes an unexpected confession that leaves Moriah speechless. Micah signs a modeling contract while Moriah records music in a studio.
The Plath family deals with the fallout from some major recent changes. They left the farm and moved into town, Micah and Moriah fled the nest, and Ethan and Olivia cut ties with Kim and Barry. Although they all live within a mile, the distance has never been so great.
Ethan and Olivia continue their California adventure and veer into an unexpected tantric experience. Kim, Barry, Micah, Moriah and the younger children unite for a tender remembrance of their late son and brother, Joshua.
Kim takes Moriah on her first college tour. Micah nearly jeopardizes his modeling career before it even begins. Ethan and Olivia plan an outing for the family with some surprises in store including news from Moriah that leaves the Kim and Barry shocked.
Much to Moriah's excitement and disbelief, she and Kim plan out a college tour. Micah tries his hand at modeling. Ethan, Olivia, Kim & Barry finally sit down to discuss their issues.
Micah reconnected with model-friend Helena to do a somewhat raunchy modeling photoshoot. Moriah went out on a date for the very first time, while Lydia spills the beans about her secret crush. Barry and Isaac have "the birds and the bees" conversation.
Lydia confides in Kim about her secret crush. Ethan jets off to Los Angeles to meet up with Olivia for a much-needed vacation away from Cairo, Georgia. Then, Lydia is in for some surprises when she joins Moriah for a girls' night.
The family divide grows after Barry and Kim deny the request for Isaac to join the band. Plus, Moriah craves more freedom and shares her desire to go to college.
Ethan and Olivia realize that in order to save their marriage and sanity, they need to move farther away from Kim and Barry. Moriah's relationship with Max is in jeopardy, and Micah faces financial stress after he wrecks his car on the eve of a hot date.