Kimmy Schmidt is rescued from an underground bunker after being forced into a doomsday cult 15 years earlier. After an interview on the Today Show with the other residents of the bunker, she decides to stay in New York and start her life over.

Kimmy has to throw an acceptable kids' birthday party to keep her new job with the filthy rich Voorhees family.

Kimmy and Jaqueline try to hide their pasts, while Titus lies to Lillian about money so he can spend it on headshots for his future.

Kimmy has an eye-opening experience when Jaqueline introduces her to her plastic surgeon. Titus auditions for a Spider-Man musical.

Cyndee and her boyfriend Brandon visit Kimmy in New York. Kimmy discovers that Cyndee has been using her mole woman past to get things she's always wanted, including Brandon. Kimmy's relationship with Charles takes a turn.

Kimmy wants to get an education, so she goes back to school to get her G.E.D. Meanwhile, Titus pursues his dream of being a musical star with help from Lillian.

Jacqueline asks Kimmy to help her plan a dinner party where Jacqueline can confirm if her husband, Julian, is cheating on her.

Dong tries to teach Kimmy math and Kimmy tries to convince Jacqueline to get a divorce.

Kimmy's step-father and sister come to New York to see Kimmy on her 30th birthday. Dong and Logan get into a fight over Kimmy.

Kimmy decides between Dong and Logan. Xanthippe finds out that she has to move to Connecticut to live with her mother. Titus gets a straight coach to help him get an acting gig.

While Kimmy tries to avoid testifying against Reverend Wayne, Jacqueline invites Kimmy to her fitness class. Leading to problems between her friends in New York and the ones back in Indiana.

Kimmy and Titus go back to Durnsville, Indiana, so that Kimmy can testify against the Reverend Wayne, but the trip doesn't go very well.

Kimmy is stuck in Durnsville. Jacqueline gets back in touch with her roots when she and Lillian drive to Indiana to find Kimmy.