Matt, Lucy, Simon and Ruthie are banished to the garage apartment after protesting to Annie's decision to give the place to Mary, but then the roommates begin voting each member vies for sole ownership, just like the TV show "Survivor". Meanwhile, Eric and Annie are not seeing eye-to-eye on Mary's situation as she is now returning home and is wondering on what's next in her life. Elsewhere, Robbie is nervous about meeting his new girlfriend's parents - especially her father when he must show that he is serious about his relationship with his girlfriend Joy.
Reverend Eric Camden and his wife Annie have always had their hands full caring for seven children, not to mention the friends, sweethearts and spouses that continually come and go in the Camden household. This year, Eric and Annie will find their family back together in Glenoak with the return of Matt and Simon.
As is often the case when the house is overflowing with Camdens, Eric and Annie are in for a bumpy ride as their children take landmark steps in their lives. Meanwhile, Eric and Annie continue their journey as soul mates, parents and grandparents whose love and respect for each other brings them ever closer.
Through all the ups and downs, Eric and Annie have managed to keep their romance alive and their family together. Not only are they raising their own seven children, they've picked up several additional family members along the way.