When the Walkers suffer a very tragic, private loss, Kitty brings in an expert (guest starring Danny Glover as Isaac Marshall) to advise Robert on his campaign, and Sarah is forced to reevaluate her custody agreement.
Sarah faces the most difficult obstacle of her life when Joe puts up a tough custody battle. Meanwhile, Kitty drops a Halloween bombshell that will alter the future of the Walker family.
With Nora along for the ride, Kitty and Sarah's attempt at a spa escape quickly becomes an entangled mess. Meanwhile, Tommy crosses a dangerous line in search of companionship, Rebecca grows concerned with Justin's impossibly speedy recovery, and Kevin presses Saul to make a confession about his past.
Kevin and Scotty make a commitment to be life partners, Saul finally deals with his identity in a public way, and the family discovers that William (guest starring Tom Skerritt) kept yet another painful secret from his family.
Robert is seriously contemplating a future in politics, Kitty's fertility treatments become increasingly more aggressive, Kevin has an epiphany about his relationship with Scotty and Rebecca reveals information about her paternity test. Meanwhile, contrary to Sarah's direction, Saul makes a very risky business move that could affect the future of Ojai Foods.
Kitty and Robert make a life altering decision when the Presidential race takes a dramatic turn. Meanwhile, the Walker siblings are shocked by Nora's reaction to a surprise proposal from Isaac, and Rebecca further investigates the identity of her father.
Nora and Rebecca hatch a plan to help Justin cope with pain while Julia tells Tommy she needs to take some time away with their infant daughter. Meanwhile, Kevin and Scotty Wandell share an impromptu dinner, and Kitty confronts Robert's ex-wife, Courtney.