When Calvin is overwhelmed by work, Dave volunteers to counsel his friend, while also logging hours necessary for his therapist certification at the VA. Also, Tina confides in Gemma that she’s eager to make a career change.

When Calvin hires Grover to work part time at his business, he soon realizes the preteen is not a good fit; Marty and Necie reconsider their living situation.

With her usual stylist unavailable, Gemma decides to use Tina’s hairdresser for an important work event; Malcom discovers a connection with his new professor.

Calvin and Marty are surprised when their new business sparks protests from residents concerned about gentrification; Grover's family tree project reveals fresh details about the whereabouts of Dave's estranged father, who left when he was a child.

Calvin pushes Marty to move up the opening of their new business to get a valuable celebrity endorsement from D.L. Hughley; Dave continues to struggle with the return of his father; Tina and Gemma prepare for the opening of their new school play.