College orientation does not go as Sheldon planned; Mary is invited to a party when she's mistaken for a university student; George Sr. helps Pastor Jeff set up a children's nursery.
Sheldon's first day of college is derailed by his new philosophy teacher, Professor Ericson. Also, Mary and Brenda live vicariously through Missy's first day of middle school.
Sheldon and George Sr. dine with President Hagemeyer and a university benefactor; Georgie gives Missy some brotherly advice when Mary won't let her go to the school dance; Dale and June convince Meemaw to attend their son's wedding.
Sheldon campaigns to become Dr. Linkletter's lab assistant. Also, Georgie enlists the help of Mr. Lundy, the drama teacher, for a surprising business venture.
Sheldon, Dr. Linkletter and Meemaw team up on a science experiment. Also, Mary is jealous that Pastor Jeff and Brenda are spending time together, and Georgie has a new side hustle.
Sheldon refuses to ride in a car after getting into an accident with Meemaw. Also, Missy uses their trauma to her advantage at school and Meemaw is forced to take the church shuttle while her car is in the shop.
When the IRS accuses Sheldon of making a mistake, he'll stop at nothing to prove them wrong. Also, Dale is forced to get a colonoscopy and tries to convince Meemaw to join him.
Sheldon is caught in a moral dilemma when offered a bootleg copy of a computer game he can't afford; Mary and Meemaw take Brenda out for girls night; Missy asks Georgie to take her and Marcus on a secret date.
Sheldon finds himself at odds with Paige once again when she considers enrolling at East Texas Tech. Also, Mary seeks June's advice when looking for a change.
Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter struggle to solve an equation; Georgie has a solution for Meemaw's business woes; George Sr. gives advice on Missy's love life.
Sheldon battles President Hagemeyer's mysterious boss over the university's science requirements; Mary discovers that Georgie is working at Meemaw's illegal gambling room.