Zachary LaVoy

Kristina (Monica Potter) is rushed to the hospital by an unlikely accomplice, while Julia (Erika Christensen) and Joel (Sam Jaeger) receive positive news on a possible addition to their family. Jasmine's (Joy Bryant) choice of suitors begins to affect Crosby (Dax Shepard), while Sarah's (Lauren Graham) ex, Seth (guest star John Corbett), threatens to disrupt her relationship with Mark (guest star Jason Ritter). Meanwhile, Amber (Mae Whitman) begins to understand Max's (Max Burkholder) mind and helps him mend his friendship with Jabbar (Tyree Brown). Also starring Craig T. Nelson, Peter Krause, Bonnie Bedelia, Miles Heizer, Sarah Ramos and Savannah Paige Rae.

Adam's career plans fluctuate, Max mainstreams, and Sarah rekindles a flame.

Kristina (Monica Potter) is concerned over Max's (Max Burkholder) well-being as he attends a mainstream public school. Sarah (Lauren Graham) and Mark Cyr (guest-star Jason Ritter) define and grow their relationship while Haddie (Sarah Ramos) and Alex (guest-star Michael B. Jordan) may be drifting apart. Meanwhile, the stress of the adoption process causes Julia (Erika Christensen) to act irrationally, and Adam (Peter Krause) changes his career plans. Also starring Dax Shepard, Craig T. Nelson, Sam Jaeger, Miles Heizer, Savannah Paige Rae, Tyree Brown and Joy Bryant.

Sarah celebrates her 40th, Amber gets her first apartment, and Adam's desperately looking for a job.