Before Haddie leaves home for college, the Bravermans gather to take a family portrait. Meanwhile, Adam, Kristina and Max all have a hard time adapting to Haddie going away. Meanwhile, Julia and Joel don't know how to react to the behavior of their newly adopted son and worry about the future of their family. Newlyweds Jasmine and Crosby disagree on how to teach Jabbar about spiritual beliefs. Mark wants to prove to Sarah that he can commit himself to her by changing a family tradition, while she tries to show photographer Hank Rizzoli that she is worth something. Also, Amber tries to get a new job at the recording studio.

As the family adapts to their new son, Julia communicates her love in an unusual way to Victor. Meanwhile Crosby and Jasmine work as a couple to add structure and boundaries to their marriage. Also, Sarah's new boss Hank unexpectedly helps her understand Drew's feelings. And Kristina convinces Adam to fill a missing void in the household and receives news that may change her life forever.

Adam and Kristina turn to the family for emotional support; Zeek's behavior causes concern; Sarah confronts her boss and is surprised by the outcome.

Kristina shares her health news with the family; Joel is nervous as Victor plays in his first baseball game; Sarah is caught in a tender moment with Hank.

Kristina is dismayed when she learns that Max is giving a speech on the same day as her surgery; Drew disagrees with Sarah's decision to move in with Mark; Ryan asks Amber out.

Adam and Kristina face difficulties as she deals with her continuing treatment; Sarah and Zeek worry about Amber and Ryan's relationship; Julia focuses on building a bond with Victor.

Jasmine and Crosby organize an event for Jabbar's school; during a spontaneous road trip, Amber learns more about Ryan's past; Mark and Sarah encounter a dilemma.

Julia struggles with her new role as a stay-at-home mom; a disruptive neighbor threatens the future of the Luncheonette; Mark and Sarah can't agree on relationship and parenting issues.

Mark becomes increasingly impatient as Sarah tries to help Hank reconnect with his family; Julia asks Kristina for advice when Victor gets frustrated with school; Adam and Crosby try to save the Luncheonette and record an album for Glen Hansard.

Kristina and Adam are faced with a health scare; Jasmine and Crosby celebrate their first Christmas as a family; Sarah feels torn between Mark and Hank; Ryan and Amber have relationship problems.

Crosby and Jasmine help a family member who is having financial problems; Kristina debuts a new look; Hank and Sarah have an interesting evening together.

When Drew and Amy receive life-changing news, Mark expresses his concerns to Sarah; Crosby becomes impatient with his mother-in-law; Joel and Julia question their parenting abilities.

Joel and Julia consider the long-term effects of adopting Victor; Jasmine and Crosby are frustrated when Renee oversteps her boundaries; Hank is concerned when Mark and Sarah have a talk about their relationship.

Jasmine and Crosby plan an anniversary get away and receive exciting news. Kristina and Adam prepare for the next phase of her treatment. Drew learns the results of his college applications. Amber and Ryan discuss the future of their relationship. Joel and Julia plan an event for the entire Braverman family. Meanwhile, Sarah is forced to make a decision about her relationships with Mark and Hank.