When Cynthia sees her Reverend with someone who is not his wife, the family comes together to discuss cheating and consequences. Jerrod is shocked when this family discussion reveals that Maxine is no stranger to infidelity.

When Maxine rejects Jerrod's invitation to a Bill Cosby concert, Jerrod offers the tickets to his parents as an anniversary gift, and the family is divided on whether or not you can appreciate entertainment free from scandal surrounding the entertainer.

When Joe's father passes away, the family debates the most appropriate way to handle his funeral. Because Joe had a complicated relationship with his father, who was anything but a role model, the Carmichaels weigh the pros and cons of traditional funeral pageantry versus a more accurate reflection of his life that may bring Joe some closure.

When Maxine and Jerrod rush out to purchase the Plan B pill following a mishap in the bedroom, they are forced to seek shelter at Joe and Cynthia's as a nasty storm approaches. Taking cover in the basement, everyone soon discovers Jerrod and Maxine's true intentions for the day, resulting in the perfect storm.

With sudden rent hikes threatening to drive Nekeisha out of her neighborhood, the family is forced to consider the effects of gentrification and the fact that Jerrod and Bobby are on opposite sides of the issue.

Jerrod and Maxine clash over his parents' behavior after a Muslim couple moves in next door. The problem intensifies when his parents see their new neighbors receive a mysterious package and they become determined to investigate.

When Jerrod's childhood friend gets out of prison after 10 years, the Carmichael's must confront their true feelings about the system, whether or not a person can change, and what responsibilities a community has to look out for each other. Meanwhile, Jerrod must confront how much his own life has changed while Joe and Cynthia find their realist attitudes in conflict with Maxine's idealistic side.

When Maxine finds Cynthia in the kitchen crying, she uncovers an uncomfortable possibility that is hard for the whole family to face: Cynthia may be suffering from depression and in need of therapy.

Joe joins Facebook, but Cynthia is upset when he receives a friend request from his high-school girlfriend. All this leads the family to explore social media and it's impact on relationships.

Maxine challenges Jerrod's attitude about gender roles, leading the Carmichael men to prove their masculinity by fixing the roof. Meanwhile, Maxine sets out to show that a woman can change a tire without a man's help.

When Maxine's wealthy father comes to town for her graduation, Jerrod and the family find themselves in the middle of a fight over independence, forcing them to debate what a child owes their parents and whether or not their love can be bought.

Cynthia is disturbed after her reverend discusses his porn addiction at service. Joe and the boys admit that they too watch porn and argue there's nothing wrong with it but Jerrod can't help but feel differently when Maxine gets honest as well.

Joe decides to vote for Trump after meeting him, much to the dismay of Maxine, as each family member takes up for their candidate. Meanwhile Jerrod attempts to hear all sides of the election debate and attends a Trump rally with Joe.