Jim contemplates a reconciliation and Cate making a "first date" with Ed.

Jim dates a bar owner and Cate sees more of the principal.

Adam Arkin joins the series as the girls' new high-school principal, who once dated Cate; Jim needs a massage and C.J. volunteers.

Cate becomes suspicious about her daughters' actions; Rory begins a car-detailing service; Jim takes apart a car engine.

After she learns that Bridget attended one of CJ's college parties, Cate grounds her daughter and asks her nephew to move out.

Cate tries to locate her daughters, who are driving but are unsure to where.

After the Hennessys decide not to vacation as usual at a cabin, the girls devise a plan and get a surprise concerning Cate.

While Rory tries to make money selling stuff on the Internet, C.J. takes a job as a mall cop and Kerry works in a fast-food store, where she becomes her grandfather's boss.

The family therapist advises Cate to sing; C.J. tries to bond with Jim; Bridget dyes Kerry's hair blonde.

Bridget's ex-boyfriend returns; Kerry defies a ruling about dancing; Jim's attracted to a PTA member.

Bridget tries to attract Jeremy; after his van burns, C.J. must share a bedroom with Jim.

On Valentine's Day, Bridget's boyfriend takes ill and Kerry awaits Kyle's gift.

Inspired by C.J., Rory steals a high school's mascot, a drug-sniffing dog; Bridget won't wear a motorcycle helmet while riding on her boyfriend's bike.

The Hennessys are not pleased that Cate's nephew is back from the Army; among other things, he owes Jim money.

Bridget gets a job at the gym and Cate suggests that the family would benefit from exercise.

Bridget surprises everyone when she gets the lead in the school play; Rory brings home a puppet.

Cate wants to celebrate Thanksgiving with her kids and folks, but the girls want to be with their boyfriends.

Cate's bothered by everyone's sympathy; Kerry and Bridget agree not to argue; Jim and the family go to a memorial dinner.

Returning to school following their father's death, Bridget acts happy and Kerry feels guilty about expressing any joy.

Cate's separated parents offer emotional support to the family after Paul's death.

Following Paul's death, Cate's separated parents come to visit and offer emotional support to the family.

The Hennessys have problems with the Doyles when Bridget breaks up with Donny.

Bridget is upset when the sex-education teacher for her class is Cate; Kerry's a changed person since she's been dating Kyle.

The family reacts to Cate's possible pregnancy.