With Pat and Terry's relationship still on the rocks, Janelle is presented with an opportunity to get a college scholarship; however, a representative is coming for dinner, and the family must appear perfect.

When Ms. Pat and Denise join comic Tony Free's tour, Pat realizes it's true that people should never meet their heroes; when Terry has to work the graveyard shift, the kids throw a huge house party that goes awry.

Junebug's new girlfriend, Allison, drops a bombshell that raises suspicion, and as Pat flourishes on tour, she must determine if the cost of success is a price tag worthy of her soul.

Insults from online trolls and the pressure of impressing Terry's boss causes Pat to feel self-conscious about her looks, and Brandon and Ashley discover they're sharing the same lover.

Cousin Trina arrives from Atlanta for a surprise visit, but when danger follows her to the Carson family's home, Pat resurrects her old alter ego, "Rabbit," to save the day.

Janelle makes a terrible mistake when she accidentally texts a photo meant for her boyfriend to her mom, and Denise feels the pressure of dating Terry's boss with his promotion on the line.

Terry tries to cope with his injuries while Pat is busy launching her podcast, and after Denise gets a job at a Black hair salon, she recruits Pat to deal with her mean coworkers.

Denise and the kids stage a sudden intervention when they suspect Terry is dependent on pills, but Terry gets combative about Pat's own vices in return.

Pat attempts to give Terry the perfect Christmas gift by finding his father, but when she and Denise can't track him down, they embark on a wild plan involving a mall Santa.