A pregnancy scare hits Maxine and Jerrod, who rush out to purchase a morning-after pill. Complications ensue when a menacing storm approaches and the couple are forced to seek shelter at Joe and Cynthia’s residence.

When Bobby can't afford rent, the Carmichaels talk gentrification.

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. Tiffany Haddish, David Alan Grier, Lil Rel Howery and Loretta Devine also star.

The prison system is discussed by the family when Jerrod's childhood friend is released from jail after 10 years. Also, Jerrod must face how much his life has changed, and an idealistic viewpoint clashes with realist attitudes.

Maxine discovers Cynthia crying in the kitchen and fears she may be in need of counseling due to depression.

Joe joins Facebook and receives a friend request from his high school girlfriend which upsets Cynthia. Meanwhile, the family explores how social media can affect their relationships and what it means to create an online persona.

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 shocked to learn her family watches porn.

Joe and Maxine clash over politics, and some important news gets overshadowed.