Joy decides whether to marry Mitch, Simon, or Bob. Victoria's new CGI movie proves challenging in ways she didn't expect. Elka tries to bring film jobs to Cleveland.
Inspirational coffee sleeves encourage the women to try new things. Joy helps Victoria create lifestyle videos for her website. Melanie tries to install shelves without Frankie's help. Elka stirs up romance with Jim.
Joy and Bob take Victoria for a ride-along to prepare for her detective role. Elka and Melanie battle Agnes and Mona in a game competition at Stormi's.
Melanie and Jack try to spice up their relationship. Victoria becomes the spokesperson for a new vodka brand. Joy's new hairstyle backfires when she meets Owen's office crush. Elka and Mayor Deacon have a scandalous affair.
Mortified by an old Christmas movie she made, Victoria tries to get the rights from her ex-husband, Ernie Hudson. Melanie and Sally compete over decorations. Joy spends Christmas without her mother but finds an unlikely proxy.
Melanie enlists Joy's help to convince Jenna to go to medical school. Victoria obsesses over a nude scene for her new show. Elka takes "Councilman for the Day," Lance, under her wing.
Melanie, feeling smothered by her boyfriend, Jack, enlists Frankie's help to break off their relationship. Victoria's dad, Alex, comes to town with a shocking announcement. Elka tries to fight off Alex's advances.
Joy and Bob try to deal with Wilbur being bullied at school. Joy sorts out her feelings for Bob. Victoria is trying to keep up with her 20-something boyfriend. Wilbur's bully brings back memories for Melanie.
Joy competes with Canadian Joy for Bob's affection. Elka enlists Melanie's help when her affair with the mayor takes an unexpected turn. Victoria hires a bodyguard.
After the Mayor's death in Elka's bed she assumes the duties as acting Mayor. Mean while the girls and Bob try to cover-up for Elka and search for also shot him.
Melanie becomes jealous when Dane plays Victoria's love interest on stage; Joy persuades Bob to watch the film "Love Actually"; Elka is a guest on a political talk show.
Joy learns something new about Bob when they take engagement photos. Melanie goes on a date with herself. Victoria tries to get a new driver's license photo. And Elka and Mamie pose nude for charity.
Joy and Bob's (Dave Foley) Paris wedding plans get derailed when they find out there's a baby available for adoption in Las Vegas. Everyone comes along, including Bob's dad (Bob Newhart) and Mamie (Georgia Engel). While they're there, Victoria reconnects with a long-lost love (Huey Lewis).