Annie and Lucy get involved in an organized protest about the treatment of women in Afghanistan. A young couple talks to Eric about sexual equality in their own marriage. Ruthie wants to play on the school's football team.

A World War II internment-camp survivor donates a $20,000 check to the church; Shana wants to slow down her relationship with Matt but his eavesdropping sisters suspect otherwise; classmates shun Lucy just for being Mary's sister.

Simon and Lucy talk about their parents lives. When Eric and Annie overhear them, they are hurt by the discussion. Mary has dreams of being a basketball star and a talent scout contacts her.

Each one of the Camden kids has a relationship problem; Mary decides to skip college and get back together with Robbie; Simon is dumped; Matt is torn.

Simon learns the truth from Deena about why she broke up with him; Ruthie and Lucy try to reconcile with their exes; Matt gets back together with Heather.