Maya decides that the family shouldn't use JJ's disability as an excuse to let their lives fall apart. The family's plan for self-improvement is interrupted as they go to look for Alexa.
When Maya encourages parents of children with special needs to seek full-time helpers, the school principal tells her that anything the new students will get will cut into the help JJ is getting.
Ray gets into trouble when he makes up a fake charity. Maya advises Jimmy on how to be a boss. Dylan wants Kenneth to give her some privacy.
Dylan falls in love with Ray's bully, and Jimmy takes JJ on a camping trip.
The DiMeo children eat old Halloween candy by accident which gives them nightmares. Kenneth ponders which costume to wear.
JJ gets a girlfriend from school. Dylan joins the Lafayette alumni in a protest against the school's "no-prank" initiative.
When Maya's mother arrives for Thanksgiving, she sends the family into chaos as they try to impress their accomplished grandmother. Kenneth is worried about spending Thanksgiving with his bossy father.
Ray stays home by himself, as the rest of the family checks out a university for JJ.
Maya, Jimmy and Dylan enjoy a quite evening at home after the boys go to see the new Star Wars movie. Dr. Miller finds out that Kenneth stays after-hours at Lafayette.
Ray arranges a meeting between his girlfriend's mother and Maya, who turn out to know each other. Jimmy takes part in gaming a supermarket giveaway to get free Christmas turkeys.
Jimmy persuades Maya to go out and enjoy themselves. Ray and Kenneth don't want to be alone with their dates. JJ has a good time.
Maya makes a new friend after going to a school fundraiser with Jimmy. Ray decides to try being reckless, and Kenneth demonstrates his DJ skills in front of a crowd.
Maya decides to teach JJ from home. Kenneth wants to make his ex-wife witness how successful he is.
JJ is sad when he feels that he's not being treated as an adult even after he turns 18. Dylan joins the school's wrestling team.
Maya tries to cheer Ray up after he breaks up with Taylor. Kenneth gives Jimmy tips on how to be in charge.
Maya meets her archenemy Melanie after she gets called to jury duty. Ray competes with his sister for his dad's affection.
JJ falls under pressure after he gets chosen to film his horror movie project. Dylan accidentally stumbles upon a family secret during preparations for a class project.
JJ's film is nominated for an award. Jimmy tries to hide the truth about an impending eviction from Dylan. Ray tries to get back with Taylor.