Trying to save money, Darlene and Ben, and Jackie and Neville, head off on their joint honeymoon, where their cost-saving measures contribute to a tension-filled getaway; Dan, Becky, Harris, Mark, and Beverly Rose go to a waterpark.
When Jackie moves in with Neville, he shows up to their home with an excess of animals from his vet office; Darlene and Ben have an argument when he points out that she is turning into her father.
Mark is anxious to get his driver's license when a job opportunity presents itself across town; Darlene attempts to teach Mark to drive, but her frantic energy sends him running to Ben for help; Harris meets a new guy online.
Problems arise on Beverly Rose's first day of kindergarten; Becky and Darlene have a disagreement; Harris advises an unusual solution for Dan's back pain.
Dan encourages the family to decorate the house for Halloween; Harris takes a stand on an issue that ruffles a few feathers in Darlene's new neighborhood.
Darlene receives a promotion at her company, but she quickly learns that the fancy title is not all it's cracked up to be; when Louise loses her job at Casita Bonita, an opportunity arises to work with Jackie at the Lunch Box.
Dan and Jackie take a road trip to a hardware wholesaler in Oklahoma; Darlene heads out of town and leaves behind a plethora of to-do notes for Becky and Ben.
Louise gets into a feud with Becky after accidentally sending a rude message in the family text thread; Darlene tries to spice up her sex life with Ben.