Kim and Barry’s divorce proceedings are still in limbo while each attempts to figure out what’s next in their lives. Kim makes a big move that leaves everyone wondering if she can stay afloat. Moriah moves in with Barry in Cairo, GA after experiencing a difficult breakup in Tampa. To everyone's surprise, Micah leaves his social single life in Los Angeles for south Florida to live with his mysterious new girlfriend. Olivia is living in Los Angeles to try life as a single woman, while Ethan is still in Minnesota and reeling from their decision to divorce. Ethan visits his family more often in Cairo now that Olivia is gone, and he realizes he can maintain and build his own relationships without any hesitation. For the first time in over a year, Moriah reaches out to Olivia to talk in hopes of letting the past be the past, but Olivia isn't so sure she’s ready to move on so easily. Despite the family going through so much change, the Plaths strive to pull it together and return to the stage for the first time in years to create an unforgettable performance.
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