After uncovering larger issues within city government, Boyce enters the mayoral race; Lolli worries that glasses will ruin her relationship.

To avoid being part of the political machine, Boyce allows his family to run his campaign but must fire them and hire a professional following a series of failed events.

Alicia reveals campaign damaging skeletons in the closet; Boyce must decide whether to fire a member of his church staff; Lolli tracks down leaked photos of her.

Lolli and Stamps leave out Alicia when they create a Super PAC to fund Boyce's campaign, but she must bail them out following a poorly planned casino event.

Alicia sets up a donor for Boyce and Lolli to help their fundraising efforts, but problems arise when Boyce spots a Confederate flag in the donor's house. Also: Stamps tries to prove his silver tongue can be an asset.

Lolli ends up being kicked off a wine train and forces Boyce to defend her despite him knowing that she is in the wrong.

Old neighbors crash a family evening that celebrates Boyce's first campaign commercial. Also: the family find out about the relationship between Stamps and Alicia.

Mayor Saxby undercuts Boyce during a debate and Boyce wonders if he should do the same to him. Elsewhere: Lolli briefly befriends the mayor's wife.

Mayor Saxby interferes with the Ballentines' lives as he takes away Barton's Bingo permit.

Boyce tries to end the garbage strike, Alicia makes a surprising offer for Stamps, and Barton stretches himself too thin.

Boyce seeks an endorsement from Dr. Zagelman, but needs to get him to withdraw from the race to do so. Barton helps Stamps make a big decision and Alicia and Lolli realize Boyce has a chance to win.

Election day ends up revealing the overwhelming effect Boyce's campaign has had on the rest of the family.