Following a public mishap, Skip, the First Son of President Gilchrist, is ushered back to the White House so he can be kept under careful watch. Meanwhile, Dale attempts to keep a cool atmosphere when South American leaders visit to discuss a trade agreement. Elsewhere, Emily tries to make peace with her stepdaughter Becca, who has a surprise in store for everybody.

When the media reveals Becca's surprising news, Skip attempts to take her mind off the situation while President Gilchrist has a group therapy session with his generals to help cope with things. Meanwhile, hoping to gain Becca's trust and keep the secret safe from Marigold and Xander, Emily gets tangled in a web of lies.

In an attempt to rally votes for new educational reforms, President Gilchrist and First Lady Emily hold an extravagant gala to gain the support of the unlikable Senator Thoroughgood, who attends with his wife Bunny. Meanwhile, Skip builds the confidence to ask Stacey, the mailroom clerk, to the event. Elsewhere, Becca reveals a hidden past between her and Marshall.

A determined President Gilchrist uses his clout to track down someone that just might prove to be someone of major importance to the First Family. Meanwhile, the Gilchrist's host the Austrian Chancellor and his wife, but when Emily questions proper protocol and tries to do things her own special way, she lands herself in quite a difficult situation. Elsewhere, Skip realizes his true calling in life.

President Dale Gilchrist is forced to deal with a group of angry protesters after Skip's attempt to quell the situation goes awry. Emily tries to form a closer relationship with Xander, by helping him campaign for student body President. Elsewhere, Becca has a hard time coping with her future.

President Dale Gilchrist's brother Doug stops by the White House, initiating a long-standing rivalry which threatens their relationship and prompts Emily to take on the role of peacemaker. Meanwhile, Becca prepares for an interview and Skip decides to offer his own special version of the White House tour after witnessing one from an official tour guide.

When unable to make a decision about who to nominate to the Supreme Court, President Dale Gilchrist decides to take a family trip to their ranch to clear his head. During their getaway, Skip finds himself moping over his failed relationship, while Becca contemplates major flaws in her own relationship. Meanwhile, Emily attempts to spend some quality time with Marigold and Xander, who both struggle with their loss of technology while at the ranch.

When Skip decides to start an official podcast of the Gilchrist White House, much to Marshall's dismay, he makes a surprising personal discovery that may have an impact on his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Becca interferes with Emily's parenting decision regarding Marigold's academic future, which leaves them at odds with one another.

When Skip announces his big date with Stacey, Emily takes it upon herself to make sure it goes off without a hitch. Meanwhile, Becca and D.B. attempt to paint a mural for a special room. Elsewhere, Dale and Xander get wrapped up in a heated game of Risk.

After learning Skip only needs to complete one more assignment to graduate college, Emily vows to do whatever it takes to ensure he receives his diploma. When Becca's ideas fall flat at a committee meeting, she devises a plan to make her voice heard. Elsewhere, Marshall takes extreme measures to get a few moments of solitude.

After a meeting with the French President and his wife, President Gilchrist and Emily decide to plan an outside-the-box date night in hopes of rekindling their romance. Elsewhere, when Skip is left to watch the children for the evening, things don't go quite as expected. Meanwhile, Marshall and D.B. form an unexpected bond.

Princess Abigail of Andorra arrives at the White House to attend an annual peace gala and to everyone's surprise, requests Skip to be her escort. Elsewhere, with D.B'.s parenting skills in question, Becca decides to put him to the test, and learns something about herself in the process. Meanwhile, Emily is anxious to find some quality time with her friends, but discover things aren't as they used to be.

During an interview with Larry King, President Gilchrist inadvertently sheds some insight into his marriage and puts the legitimacy of his nuptials with Emily into question. Meanwhile, Skip looks to help resolve the situation and Becca and D.B. are met with some surprising news.