An 18-year-old juggles the demands of finals and the complex challenges of raising her blind two-year-old daughter. And with her baby’s father no longer in the picture, a pregnant 16-year-old prepares to give birth alone.

It’s graduation and tensions are running high. A former wild child needs to knuckle down to get her GED. Another student is desperate to know if she’s Valedictorian.

The Quinn-Davises are a blended family divided against itself. The kids are acting out and the parents are on the cusp of divorce. Jo whips them into shape but when a child ends up in the hospital and another gets devastating news, will Jo be enough?

The Mead family is in complete chaos, with constant screaming and yelling. The children are really feeling the effects and what is worse, Mom and Dad have a secret that is tearing them apart. Can Jo help them let go of the past and restore trust?

With an impatient dad, a mom who feels like a single parent and a son in trouble with the law, the Campos family is in distress. Mom will leave dad if he can’t step up and Jo must force him to see the consequences of his actions on the entire family.

Kay and Mitch's kids are out of control, lashing out in physical fights. The real issue is their relationship; Kay is the disciplinarian and Mitch acts more like one of the kids than a dad. Can Jo convince this family that change truly is possible?

Debbie and Larry have three adopted girls who are unruly and disrespectful. Mom doesn't believe in consequences. Dad feels the girls need boundaries but there are sensitivities regarding the adoption. Can Jo tackle the issue and instill discipline?

Crystale has a list of issues with her family. She can’t forgive her long-time boyfriend for cheating, accept her daughter's sexuality or be affectionate to her sons. Everyone’s on edge. Can Jo get through to Crystale and bring this family together?

Monica throws a big party to celebrate her blog's anniversary, but decides not to share the controversial guest list with all of the ladies.

Still reeling from the big fight at Monica's party, the women try to find new ways to bond and keep their friendship intact. While Tashera investigates a painful part of her past.

The women band together to heal old wounds and deal with startling secrets exposed by Hurricane Sandy.

A road trip to Washington, DC leaves the women worried about Josie.

Still reeling from Josie's DC disrespect, the ladies face an emotional week of court appearances, divorce lawyers, hidden secrets, and a gravesite visit. So they try to rise above with the help of each other and the man upstairs.

Tashera lands a book deal, while Monica, Liza and Zakia follow an upset Josie to LA, and end up in a fight they may not be able to recover from.

An unsuccessful trip to LA leaves Josie on thin ice. But a sexy photo shoot celebrating Monica's divorce, and the arrival of an unexpected guest, heat things up.

The new year brings new challenges and new alliances to the ladies.