Once a creature of the nightlife, she married a man old enough to be her father, aware of the considerable history he carried – two ex-wives and three children. It didn't take long for her to discover that this past wasn't merely a footnote…

Kate finds herself tasked with watching Bert while Jackie and Pete are out, a nightly challenge made more difficult by Bert's refusal to settle down for sleep. The following morning, when he’s exhausted, Kate, battling frustration, offers h…

As Hillary begins to seek clandestine weekend pleasures, Pete responds with disproportionate reaction, escalating the situation. Kate attempts to assume a more dominant role, stepping in where Pete and Diane have faltered, but discovers her…

As Meg navigates the pain of a recent separation, Kate finds herself stretched thin, caught between loyalty to a friend and the demands of her marriage and stepfamily. Kate strives to offer support to Meg, but the intensity of Meg’s emotio…

The increasing demands of Diane had made solitude a rare commodity for Kate, and Pete equally weary of the constant pull on their time. At the school fundraiser, they sought a stolen moment, a brief escape into each other's arms. But fate i…

Jackie's attempt at a homemade costume threatens to derail Bert's Halloween entirely. Fortunately, Kate steps forward with the costume he truly desired, and Bert is so delighted that he asks Kate to accompany him trick-or-treating. This ges…

Parties hosted by Kate and Pete often draw an unexpected guest: Jackie, who frequently finds herself drawn to Pete’s colleagues. A particular entanglement with Sad Steve proves especially awkward for Pete. Yet, when Sad Steve expresses a de…

A louse infestation descends upon the Harrison home, and Diane's attempts to manage the situation leave Kate feeling overwhelmed. Determined to assert themselves, Jackie and Kate devise a plan to demonstrate their capabilities to Diane, but…

During a school field trip, Kate attempts to orchestrate a connection between Diane and another parent, but quickly discovers the task is proving more difficult than anticipated. Elsewhere, Jackie dedicates herself to nursing Pete back to h…

The morning after Christmas dawned with Pete, Kate, Diane, and Jackie battling the lingering effects of holiday cheer and a house in utter disarray. As they surveyed the wreckage, they attempted to reconstruct the chaotic events of Christma…

Kate’s efforts to lift the birthday curse plaguing Pete backfire, proving stronger than she’d imagined. Separately, Diane and Jackie browse for a gift for him, while at home, the children struggle to prepare a meal of lobsters that stubborn…

Whenever Hillary and Warren stray from the path of good behavior under Kate's care, she seeks guidance from Diane in matters of discipline. Meanwhile, Pete and Jackie endeavor to set a positive example by taking Bert on a pleasant outing, t…

Pete’s attempt to remedy Bert’s lost tooth creates complications for Jackie. Kate offers counsel to Warren. Diane, in trying to assist Hillary with a sleepover, inadvertently causes her embarrassment.

A clash of personalities arises between Kate and Jackie as they attempt collaboration on Jackie’s newest business undertaking. Meanwhile, Pete arranges for Warren and Bert to attend karate lessons.

Upon Bert’s completion of a hundred books, Pete and Kate are tasked with orchestrating a birthday celebration worthy of his affections – a party featuring a fire eater on stilts, professional dancers, and a guest of honor he’s longing to se…

Discovering Pete's old wedding videos—those featuring Diane and Jackie—Kate is struck by the realization that her own elopement had deprived her of a cherished memory. A renewed desire for that kind of celebration takes hold, and she begins…

Despite the mounting pressures and inevitable disarray of wedding preparations, Kate remains unfazed. The situation is further complicated by the arrival of her mother and Pete’s parents. But the flurry of activity abruptly ceases when the …

At the school's frontier fundraiser, Pete discreetly exchanged his chili for Kate's. Diane, observing this, approached him directly. He quickly fabricated a tale of impending couples counseling with Kate. Elsewhere, Meg found a comfortable …

Having rescued Diane from a choking fit, Kate found herself unexpectedly leading the PTA, a role proving more complex than she'd anticipated. When threatened by blackmail, she sought out Diane’s assistance, determined to ensure the matter w…

Worried about Warren's isolation, Kate gently suggests he seek out new companions, perhaps by joining a club or a team. Her well-intentioned advice, however, seems to have had the opposite effect, and she now fears she may have inadvertentl…

Kate reluctantly agreed to go with Jackie to their high school reunion, unaware of the depth of the event. Meanwhile, Pete and Diane arranged a visit for Hillary and Warren to a university campus.

A wave of delight washed over Kate when Diane and Jackie offered her the children for her first Mother's Day. But this joy curdled quickly as she uncovered their hidden intentions, and a fierce resolve for retribution took root within her. …