Michelle works on her plan to make the charter school idea a reality. At a welcome home party for Alex, Tina clashes with his new girlfriend, Christy, while everyone else tries to defuse the situation.

Brett and Alex throw themselves into a new passion project. Michelle bonds with Anna, a new ally in her charter school effort. Alex is disappointed by major changes at work and is confronted by a slighted Christy. Tina gets a crash course in parenting.