While Teri suffers a panic attack and Kenny applies for a loan to bid for a city contract, Christine exhibits her jealousy of Teri.
When her sisters are injured in a car accident, Teri takes a leave from work to care for their kids. Meanwhile, Ahmad's convinced his "baptism curse" is the source of the family's misfortunes.
With Kenny home from the hospital, Teri offers to get a nanny to watch the kids, which leads to Maxine and Teri having a falling out.
Lem takes Kenny to a strip club, but when Bird catches them, she decides to teach Lem a lesson. Meanwhile, Teri's first ex-husband pays her a visit.
Fighting between Maxine and Kenny forces Ahmad to confront his father about his treatment towards his mother. Meanwhile, as Teri takes a stab at group therapy, Lem's mother tries to force her way back into his life.
Damon confesses to Teri that he cheated on her with Christine, and Ahmad sells pornographic material to raise money.
Teri represents Cousin Faith in a lawsuit. Maxine is once again a homemaker, when Kenny returns to work.
Teri's big case could jeopardize her love life, when the prosecuting attorney is the man she is dating.
As Damon turns down his father's offer to help him financially and Teri accepts a sexual harrassment case, Ahmad develops a crush on his tutor.
Teri runs into Damon, Ahmad is worried about Teri's health and Lem is under close watch by the family regarding his money managment.
Kenny and Maxine clash with a coach; Teri resolves her relationship.
A riot breaks out in the family's community, due to a race related crime.
Despite her family's disapproval, Maxine takes an interest in politics. Meanwhile, Ahmad is caught lying.
Bird gets a chance of a lifetime, which could put her marriage at risk. Lem's cousin comes to town.
When J & H Groceries is set on fire, the police suspect Lem.
Teri tries to help Lem's legal situation, but ends up making things worse for him.
On his mission is to find out who is responsible for burning down the store and clear his name, Lem manages to track down the arsonist. Meanwhile, Damon's patience is tested when dealing with an egotistical client and Kenny's tendency to fight gets him banned from Ahmad's soccer games.
As Bird expresses concern when Lem gets involved with his mother's troubled romantic relationship, Kenny finds his father's relationship with Lila disturbing.
Kenny tries to deal with his unhappy empolyees and after getting fired, Teri tries to get her work life in order. Meanwhile, Damon accepts a new client and Ahmad expresses his distress with the breakup.
Maxine plans a surprise weekend with Kenny for their anniversary, but things are put on hold when she finds a love letter from Lila and accuses Kenny of having an affair. Meanwhile, Damon's attempt to break off his relationship with Christine, who insists she's pregnant with his child, leads to tragedy and a return to Teri. Also, Bird considers a proposition.