Damon's drinking gets worse and he is arrested for drunk driving. Teri convinces him to seek help for his problem. Lem is concerned when a former teacher of Bird reappears and seems intent on keeping his attention on her.

Bird is surprised to learn she's pregnant. Teri has trouble living up to her reputation as being able to handle everything. Ahmad starts dating Keisha.

Benny's ex-girlfriend is creating difficulties for him and Damon tries to assist him. Kelly's grades cause concern for Maxine and Kenny who attempt to help. Teri decides to become a mentor.

A visit from Aunt Ruthie wreaks havoc in the girls' lives. Meanwhile, Damon seeks help for his drinking problem. Ahmad falls for Reggie's girl.

Lem hires a developmentally challenged man at the grocery which makes some of his customers uncomfortable. Bird and Eva grow closer. Ahmed and Jewish classmate Jamie's project is to learn about each other's cultures.

Teri and Damon become engaged but the sisters don't like the engagement ring. Bird and Maxine try to convince their guys to talk Damon into getting a different one. Ahmad starts his own paper.

Lem clashes with Baron Marks' son. Meanwhile, Bird takes a surprising step with Eva when Teri catches Eva and Bird sharing a kiss. Also, Ahmad is having unwelcome dreams about Bird.

Bird and Lem realise that Teri has one of their sextapes. Kenny and Damon get a young baseball player hurt and deal with the consequences.

Mandel's mother abandons him at Maxine's home leaving her and the sisters to decide what to do. The girls at Ahmad's high school share information about his anatomy with everyone.

When Estella returns, wanting Mandel back, Teri begins to investigate her rights. Tobias is released from the hospital.