Monkey Business Part I
Fresh from her break-up with Ben, Mary desperately tries to keep her mysterious new boyfriend, Captain Jack Smith a secret. When he unexpectedly shows up at the Camden home, no one is more surprised than Eric to see the good-looking 40-something pilot standing in the doorway. Meanwhile, Kevin invites his gorgeous new rookie partner Roxanne over to meet Lucy who takes one look at her and flies into a jealous frenzy.
Monkey Buisness Part II
Simon's dating service is becoming profitable until Cecilia rats him out to Eric. Meanwhile, when Mary threatens to leave home over her relationship wtih Captain Jack Smith, who is twice her age, Eric confronts Jack who lets the news slip that he and Mary are relocating to Fort Lauderdale.
The Enemy Within
Captain Jack Smith's father pays a visit to Eric and Annie to accuse Mary of seducing his son. Meanwhile, Simon is faced with a grown-up decision when a pregnant friend seeks his help in giving up her baby; Ben reads Lucy's diary which stirs up trouble in her relationship with Kevin; and Ruthie winds up in the principal's office after she and a classmate have a disagreement over a monkey.
Bowling For Eric
When Eric learns that he must undergo double bypass surgery, he calls a family meeting to share the news but loses his nerve at the last minute and decides the group should go bowling instead. His odd behavior surprises everyone, especially Annie who grows more concerned when Eric's brother-inlaw Hank shows up unexpectedly. Meanwhile, Robbie pesters Kevin about helping him make a parking ticket disappear. Lastly, Lucy continues to question whether Kevin has ever been with another woman.
The Heart of the Matter
The extended Camden clan wrestles with their emotions as they await the outcome of Eric's double bypass surgery. While under anesthesia, Eric hallucinates that he's Elvis, performing "I'm All Shook Up," "Don't Be Cruel," "Teddy Bear" and "Rock-A-Hula-Baby." On the romance front, Lucy finally realizes that Kevin is the one and that she's ready to marry him, but he refuses to propose until Eric gives them his blessing.
Regarding Eric
Eric and the family have difficulties adjusting to life after his open heart surgery; Lucy tries to help Paul, a developmentally disabled man, convince his brother to let Paul follow his dream; Kevin meddles in Ben and Robbie's lives.
Gabrielle Come Blow Your Horn
Eric is stunned to find out the church has hired a new associate pastor, Chandler Hampton, to help out while he recovers. Meanwhile, Lucy is furious when she and Ruthie spot Kevin and Roxanne in a jewelry store; Simon listens, unenthusiastically, while Cecilia tells him all about her new French boyfriend; and a loud, chain-smoking housekeeper arrives to provide order in the Camden household.
Peer Pressure
Eric and Rabbi Glass pay a visit to the church to spy on the new associate pastor. Meanwhile, Ruthie is in big trouble when she's caught slow dancing with her boyfriend when she's supposed to be babysitting Sam and David. Meanwhile, Lucy asks Simon to dig up some information on Roxanne during his ride-along with her and Kevin in their patrol car. Lastly, Kevin has some explaining to do to Lucy after he runs into his ex-wife.
Lost Souls
Eric's strange post-surgery behavior leads him to make a life-altering decision that shocks and worries Annie. Eric considers another calling when the ministry begins to lose its appeal. His plan to abandon his religious duties is hatched after a new neighbor mistakenly calls him Mr. Camden. Fed up with everyone bringing their problems to him, Eric becomes more and more apathetic toward his family and community. Meanwhile, Lucy turns to the new associate Pastor for advice when she sees Kevin and Roxanne having too much fun dancing at the pool hall. Concerned when he can't find Lucy, Kevin interrupts Simon and Cecilia's date to enlist their help.
A Cry For Help (a.k.a. Female Trouble)
In the midst of a career crisis and much to Annie's dismay, Eric takes a job as a talk DJ at a college radio station, but things become serious fast when Eric and his producer find themselves counseling a male student who calls in threatening suicide during his first shift. Meanwhile, Lucy refuses to spend time with Roxanne which puts Kevin in an impossible situation. Later on, Roxanne asks her boss to assign her a new partner as tensions simmer between her and Lucy. Ben is almost arrested when he accompanies Simon and Cecilia to an underage club. Lastly, and Ruthie tries to figure out a way to breakup with her boyfriend without making him cry.
Sunday
Eric gives Annie his manuscript to read but shes not happy to learn that hes been spending his time writing smut instead of his comeback sermon. Meanwhile, Simon and Cecilia discuss having sex for the first time and naively share the news with their parents; while Lucy sets out to spy on Roxanne and Chandler on their first date. Mackenzie Rosman, George Stults, Geoff Stults and Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino also star. Joel Feigenbaum directed the episode written by creator and executive producer Brenda Hampton.
Back in the Saddle Again
Eric begrudgingly agrees to see a therapist (who offers unsympathetic advice) in order to appease Annie who is at her wits' end with him. Meanwhile, Simon is ecstatic when Cecilia's father agrees to let him see Cecilia, but feels hurt and confused when she starts avoiding him. Roxanne becomes suspicious when a pretty girl seeks council from Chandler. Lastly, Ruthie is shocked to learn that her new upbeat friend Katelyn (guest-star Katelyn Salmont, Rosman's real-life half-sister) suffers from cystic fibrosis.
145. It's Not Always About You
Annie is plagued with curiosity about what goes on during Eric's therapy, but panics when his doctor invites her to attend one of their sessions. Meanwhile, Lucy tries everything to get excused from jury duty, upsetting Kevin in the process; Chandler confesses the extent of his feelings for Roxanne after she is stabbed on the job;and Ruthie fears that her parents may be heading for divorce court after overhearing them fight.
