Following Paul's heart attack and temporary passing to the other side, he is now at home recuperating with a new ICD, which is seemingly more complicated than he or Cathy would like. The one benefit of Paul having his heart attack at the insurance company's Christmas party is that they have reinstated the Jamison's medical insurance. With both Paul and Cathy now facing health issues, they decide that they have to make arrangements for a guardian for Adam just in case, who regardless is showing signs that he is growing up. Sean is still mourning the loss of his and Rebecca's relationship in more ways than one. Back on his meds and thus thinking more clearly, Sean believes he needs to get a job to live in Marlene's house over the winter. Andrea has just returned from her trip to Africa, sporting a new name, a new look and a new appreciation for life and her African roots. Her spirituality makes Adam wonder about God. But what Andrea is trying to lose, but has troubles in doing so, is ... Written by Huggo

Adam (Gabriel Basso) accuses his parents of being hypocrites after Paul (Oliver Platt) uses his blog to reveal that Cathy (Laura Linney) had an affair. And as Andrea (Gabourey Sidibe) tries to revive the school's Black Student Association, a new phone number provides Sean (John Benjamin Hickey) with a lucrative business opportunity. Written by Anonymous

After getting her tattoo, Cathy comes to the realization that she figuratively needs some place to put her emotional baggage. Although she isn't sure if it will be for her since it sounds a little too new ageist, Cathy talks Paul into going to a multi-day seminar at a resort over Valentine's led by Joy Kleinman, self coined as a joyologist. A cancer survivor, Joy came to the realization that it was the negative aspects of her life that caused her cancer, and it was her change of focus to embracing joy that cured her. Paul agreed to go if only for the potential of hotel sex. Cathy and Paul end up having near opposite reactions to Joy's message and methods. But the one for who the seminar has been a total washout ends up with a cathartic moment, which in turn leads to a major revelation. Adam's focus for attending bible group changes when Jesse invites him to a Christian rock concert. And Sean tells Cathy of his new, very lucrative gay phone sex business, at which he finds he is very ... Written by Huggo

When Cathy's (Laura Linney) health problems become a roadblock to their chances for adoption, Paul's (Oliver Platt) inspiring blog posts could provide a solution. Meanwhile, Sean's (John Benjamin Hickey) ownership of a gay sex phone line is disputed, and Adam's (Gabriel Basso) new girlfriend challenges his faith in God. Written by Anonymous

As Cathy (Lara Linney) looks to enlist a reluctant Adam (Gabriel Basso) in an effort to impress a couple who are interviewing prospective adoptive parents for their baby, Paul (Oliver Platt) fights back his nerves as he prepares for his first outing as a motivational speaker. Written by Anonymous

As he and Cathy (Laura Linney) prepare to adopt, Paul (Oliver Platt) entertains a big shot producer's (guest star Allison Janney) offer to turn his blog into movie. But when Cathy decides she doesn't like where the film is going, she balks. Meanwhile, Sean's (John Benjamin Hickey) face-to-face date with a phone sex client produces a surprising result. Written by Anonymous

As Paul (Oliver Platt) discovers that life on the road with Joy (Susan Sarandon) will require much more from him than he thought, and Cathy (Laura Linney) uses the nursery renovation to help the Coopers, Adam (Gabriel Basso) makes a surprise donation to a church charity bazaar. Written by Anonymous

Now that Cathy has found out about the Coopers' adoption scam, Cathy tries to figure out a way to get more than a little retribution. In the aftermath, Cathy directs her attention to Adam, with who she tries a little medicinal therapy to bridge their current gap. Home from his latest speaking engagement with Joy, Paul provides Cathy some empty comfort concerning what happened with the Coopers. Each of Paul and Cathy stumble across something the other was hiding, with each deciding to investigate further. Cathy's investigation has some deathly consequences, aided from the ever after. And on one of his dates with Giselle and Tim, Sean discovers that not all is all right in thrupledom. Written by Huggo

Stepping in for the late Joy Kleinman, Paul (Oliver Platt) takes the family to Puerto Rico for his own self help seminar. And as Cathy (Laura Linney) gets some bad news about her cancer treatments, she vows to use the vacation to face her fears of the water and her own mortality. Written by Anonymous

After getting lost during a scuba diving lesson, Cathy (Laura Linney) lands in the boat of a local fisherman. And unaware of the frantic search for his missing wife, Paul (Oliver Platt) creates an alter ego when he is approached by a woman at the hotel bar. Written by Anonymous