Alison replaces Amanda as D&D president. Alison has a liaison with Billy in her new office, but quickly rejects him. Brooke gets an internship at D&D. Michael tries to scam the city out of a million dollars by claiming that poor road conditions caused his and Kimberly's accident. Michael ships Kimberly to Rochester for a job interview so that he can move Amanda into the beach house and watch over her. Amanda collapses and is hospitalized in serious condition. Jake learns that his mother has died. He and Jo drive to Ellensburg, Washington for the funeral. They encounter Jake's half-brother Jess, who is feeling guilty over his mother's death. He also harbors resentment toward Jake. The poverty-stricken brothers once robbed a store, but Jess took the heat. He feels that Jake abandoned him by leaving for California. Jake and Jo sleep together again, but still decide not to get back together. Jake establishes a truce with Jess.

Jane et Jake ne se quittent plus. Sydney, jalouse, fait tout pour gâcher cette liaison. Michael et Amanda partent en week-end dans un hôtel de luxe.

Alison und Amanda treten bei einer Preisverleihung gegeneinander an. Es geht um den Preis für die beste Werbemanagerin des Jahres. Kimberly kann es einfach nicht fassen, als sie erfährt, dass Michael sie mit Amanda betrügt.