When Simon and his new girlfriend Rose (guest-star Sarah Thompson), make an unexpected visit to Glenoak to meet their respective parents, Annie begins to suspect their relationship might be on a fast track. She let's them know they are not allowed to sleep in the same room together in the house as they spend the night. Rose puts up a fight with both Annie and Simon over the sleeping arrangements, but eventually take will. Meanwhile, Eric hides the news of Mary's (Jessica Biel, who does not appear in the episode) divorce, worried that it will most certainly break Annie's heart. Also, Martin becomes the third wheel again in Ruthie and Vincent's relationship as Ruthie thinks Martin is jealous of their relationship despite the fact that Vincent wants Martin to convince Ruthie to dump him. The adoption process for George (guest-star Brad Maule) and his wife over the Davis children becomes more complicated when their biological mother fights for the adoption process to not happen. Lastly, Martin's father, Bill (guest-star Costas Mandylor) returns from Iraq to greet his son.
s09e01 - Dropping Trou (1)
s09e02 - The Best Laid Plans (a.k.a. This Is Going to Kill Mom) (2)
s09e03 - The Song of Lucy
s09e04 - Bad Boys, Bad Boys, Whatcha Gonna Do
s09e05 - Vote
s09e06 - Fathers
s09e07 - Regret to Inform
s09e08 - Why Not Me?
s09e09 - Thanksgiving
s09e10 - Gratitude
s09e11 - Wayne's World (a.k.a. Danke Schön)
s09e12 - Paper or Plastic?
s09e13 - The Fine Art of Parenting
s09e14 - First Date
s09e15 - Red Socks
s09e16 - Brotherly Love
s09e17 - Tangled Web We Weaved
s09e18 - Honor Thy Mother
s09e19 - Hungry
s09e20 - Leaps of Faith
s09e21 - Mi Familia (1)
s09e22 - Mi Familia (2)
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.