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Sixteen-year-old Jack (series star MATT LONG)...

Sixteen-year-old Jack (series star MATT LONG) and 13-year-old Bobby (series star LOGAN LERMAN) McCallister are two bright young brothers growing up under the watchful eye of their eccentric unmarried mother, Dr. Grace McCallister (series star CHRISTINE LAHTI). Grace's personality is a force of nature destined to shape both of these young men's lives and secure one a place in the history books--as the future President of the United States.In present-day Hart, Missouri, relationships develop betw

Jack angrily explodes after catching his...

Jack angrily explodes after catching his mother, Grace, smoking pot again and gives her an ultimatum. However, after a particularly trying day, Grace seeks refuge in her old habit and is unprepared for the price she must pay. Meanwhile, Bobby tries to help make things better for Jack, both with Courtney and in school, but only succeeds in making things worse. Also, it is revealed how President McCallister became affiliated with a surprising political party.

Bobby joins the "challenge program" at school...

Bobby joins the "challenge program" at school and learns a powerful lesson. Meanwhile, Grace is startled by news that Bobby's teacher gives her regarding Jack. Also, the flash-forward segments reveal how a surprising ally, President Eugene Lorio (recurring guest star PAUL SORVINO - "The Cooler," "GoodFellas"), helps President McCallister during a critical moment in his political career.

Grace is accused by Hebba (LINA PATEL), a...

Grace is accused by Hebba (LINA PATEL), a female Arab-American student, of letting her individual beliefs about religion influence her lectures. Taking offense, Grace chastises Hebba in front of the other students, leading to a boycott of Grace's classes by the religious groups on campus. Meanwhile, after helping his friend Warren Feide (recurring guest star DEAN COLLINS) with his bar mitzvah and learning a bit about Judaism, Bobby demands to know why Grace never takes him to church. Grace th

The future reveals a dark secret about the...

The future reveals a dark secret about the First Lady. In the present, Jack offers to escort a depressed Courtney to her father's work fund-raiser--leading to an unexpected confession and kiss. Meanwhile, much to the consternation of her sons, Grace offers to let a homeless man stay at their house for a few days until she can find him a better place to live.

Grace is stunned after Peter informs her...

Grace is stunned after Peter informs her that her colleague and good friend has been accused of sexually harassing a student. Grace immediately defends her co-worker but must rethink her loyalty when new evidence arises. Meanwhile, Bobby is spending so much time with his new girlfriend, Dex (recurring guest star JEANETTE BROX), that he begins to neglect his schoolwork. Under pressure from Grace to succeed, Bobby cheats on his test. And still reeling from the guilt of kissing Courtney, Jack i

Bobby's relationship with Dex (recurring...

Bobby's relationship with Dex (recurring guest star JEANETTE BROX) continues to grow until Grace walks in on them kissing. After failing to convince Bobby to end his relationship with Dex, Grace and Jack take matters into their own hands. Meanwhile, Peter shows his overprotective side, and though he has Courtney's best interests at heart, he ultimately causes her embarrassment among her peers. Also, the future reveals that President McCallister has trouble with his oldest son and the Secret S

Heartbroken after his relationship with Dex...

Heartbroken after his relationship with Dex (recurring guest star JEANETTE BROX) ends, Bobby decides to retaliate against Jack when he learns his brother is responsible for their breakup. Bobby's actions cause embarrassment and anger between Jack, Missy (recurring guest star KERI LYNN PRATT) and Courtney, resulting in a feud between the brothers. Meanwhile, Grace and her teaching assistant, Tom Wexler Graham (recurring guest star BRADLEY COOPER - "Alias"), sneak away from the campus election-n

Grace promises to be on her best behavior...

Grace promises to be on her best behavior when she and Jack go to Missy's (recurring guest star KERI LYNN PRATT) house for dinner but loses her temper after Missy's father, Reverend Belknap (recurring guest star ED BEGLEY, JR.), attacks her ideals. Upset by the event, Grace is comforted by Tom (recurring guest star BRADLEY COOPER), and the two share a romantic moment. Meanwhile, Bobby intentionally loses chess games to Peter in order to spend more time with him. And Courtney uses Marcus to re

After the suicide of a friend, Jack is haunted...

After the suicide of a friend, Jack is haunted by the thought that he should have done more to help. Meanwhile, Grace's warm, intelligent, gay younger brother, Jimmy (recurring guest star TOM CAVANAGH - "Ed"), makes a surprise visit for Thanksgiving. Grace is thrilled that he has returned, but her feelings change after he lands in jail on drug charges.

Jack is mortified after Grace catches him...

Jack is mortified after Grace catches him buying condoms in preparation for his big night with Missy (recurring guest star KERI LYNN PRATT). Trying to be supportive of his actions, Grace insists that Jack talk to her about sex and questions him about whether he is sure Missy is the right girl. Meanwhile, Jimmy (recurring guest star TOM CAVANAGH) slips back into his old habits, forcing Grace to make a difficult decision about her family. Also, Bobby tries to help Warren (recurring guest star D

Jack tries to resume a sense of normalcy...

Jack tries to resume a sense of normalcy after a brutal attack but finds that the injury may keep him from returning to his old life. Grace is blackmailed by a student who caught her leaving Tom's (recurring guest star BRADLEY COOPER) room. And Courtney meets a new guy, Nate Edmonds (recurring guest star MIKE ERWIN), who captures her interest. The future reveals President McCallister's unique actions after a horrific bombing in Chicago.

Bobby becomes suspicious of Grace's relationship...

Bobby becomes suspicious of Grace's relationship with Tom (recurring guest star BRADLEY COOPER) after Tom coincidentally shows up during a camping trip. While Jack and Missy's (recurring guest star KERI LYNN PRATT) relationship seems to be coming to an end, Courtney's dating life is heating up with college freshman Nate (recurring guest star MIKE ERWIN). The future reveals that President McCallister, despite the risks involved, supports space travel to the planet Mars.

Jack catches Grace and Tom (recurring guest...

Jack catches Grace and Tom (recurring guest star BRADLEY COOPER) in a compromising situation and tells Grace he disapproves of her romance. Meanwhile, Bobby convinces Grace to allow him to attend an overnight hunting trip with Peter, which proves to be an eye-opening experience for Bobby.

Grace and Tom's (recurring guest star BRADLEY...

Grace and Tom's (recurring guest star BRADLEY COOPER) relationship is exposed when a fellow professor catches them kissing in Grace's office. Later in the evening, Peter turns to Grace for advice when he finds out Courtney is having sex with her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Jack's relationship with classmate Katie (recurring guest star KATE MARA) progresses. And in an effort to become popular at school, Bobby and Warren (recurring guest star DEAN COLLINS) decide to have a sleepover and come up with

Peter is forced to take action after learning...

Peter is forced to take action after learning about the relationship between Grace and Tom (recurring guest star BRADLEY COOPER). Meanwhile, Bobby and Warren (recurring guest star DEAN COLLINS) decide to make some cash by doing yard work in their neighborhood and are shocked when they find Jack's wallet in a neighbor's garage. After learning that his wallet was discovered and realizing who attacked him, Jack and Marcus take matters into their own hands.

Jack and Katie's (recurring guest star KATE...

Jack and Katie's (recurring guest star KATE MARA) relationship progresses, while Courtney's comes to a screeching halt after Jack discovers Nate (recurring guest star MIKE ERWIN) is cheating on her with another girl. When Bobby is required to do a family history project for class, he goes through his mother's closet for clues and discovers a letter that reveals the real reason his father left. Meanwhile, Grace is shocked to learn that her affair with Tom (recurring guest star BRADLEY COOPER) h

Jack finds out that Bobby has secretly decided...

Jack finds out that Bobby has secretly decided to try out for the track team, and Jack instantly shows his disapproval. Later, Jack realizes that his relationship with Katie (recurring guest star KATE MARA) isn't what he thought it was and is shocked to find out that Courtney and Marcus may have feelings for each other. Meanwhile, Grace's excitement to be the opening speaker at an event for her mentor turns to disappointment when she is asked not to speak due to her scandalous relationship wit

Missy (recurring guest star KERI LYNN PRATT)...

Missy (recurring guest star KERI LYNN PRATT) reveals a secret to Jack that could change their lives forever. As a result of her actions, Missy is kicked out of her home and turns to Grace for support and guidance. Meanwhile, Bobby surprises Grace by telling her that he would like to be baptized and tries to convince Peter to be his godfather.

Jack, Courtney, Marcus, Missy (recurring...

Jack, Courtney, Marcus, Missy (recurring guest star KERI LYNN PRATT) and Randy (recurring guest star CAM GIGANDET) leave a boring school dance and drive to an after-hours party, but a deadly car accident prevents them from making it to their destination. Meanwhile, much to Bobby's dismay, Grace chaperones Bobby's school field trip, which proves to be a hurtful and eye-opening experience for Grace.

To protect Marcus, Jack tells the police...

To protect Marcus, Jack tells the police that he was driving the car the night Missy died. The guilt becomes too much for Marcus, and he confesses to his dad, who immediately calls Grace. A surprising ally comes to Jack's aid after Grace demands that he tell the police what really happened. Meanwhile, the group's sadness turns to outrage after Reverend Belknap (recurring guest star ED BEGLEY, JR.) delivers a shocking eulogy at his daughter's funeral. Also, Bobby feels betrayed when Warren's

In the season finale, Jack and Bobby discover...

In the season finale, Jack and Bobby discover that Grace plans to visit their father, Juan (LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS - "La Bamba," "Hollywood Homicide"), in a Texas prison. Bobby insists on joining her, and along with Jack they embark on a spontaneous road trip, during which Grace is forced to reveal the shocking reason their father is in prison. The future reveals Jack's heartbreaking fate and details Bobby's unlikely road to the presidency. And, for the first time, the voice of President McCall

Jack opens up to Courtney at a pep rally...

Jack opens up to Courtney at a pep rally and they discover they have more in common than she tought.

Grace talks politics with Peter Benedict...

Grace talks politics with Peter Benedict and he asks her to dinner.

Opening title sequence from Jack and Bobby.

Opening title sequence from Jack and Bobby.

In an argument with Jack, a jealous Missy...

In an argument with Jack, a jealous Missy tries to make Jack swear on the Bible nothing will happen between him and Courtney.

Tom and Grace share a "moment" on Election...

Tom and Grace share a "moment" on Election Night.

Jack tells Grace Missy is pregnant.

Jack tells Grace Missy is pregnant.

Jack meets his father Juan (Lou Diamond Phillips)...

Jack meets his father Juan (Lou Diamond Phillips) for the first time and confronts him about why he left.

A nervous Courtney confesses her true feelings...

A nervous Courtney confesses her true feelings to Jack and they share their first kiss.

The fate of Jack McCallister is explained.

The fate of Jack McCallister is explained.

President McCallister's story is finished.

President McCallister's story is finished.