Diane is haunted by the memories of the couple who lived a long and happy life together in the home she and Sam have purchased.
Stephanie is furious when she discovers she will not be participating in a beauty contest.
A widower and former pro baseball player, Tony Micelli takes a job as a housekeeper for a high-powered divorced businesswoman, Angela Bower, and her son. He and his daughter, Samantha, move into the Bower residence, where Tony's laid-back personality contrasts with Angela's type-A behavior. Angela's man-hungry mother, Mona, is also in the mix.
For Erin Walton, graduation day from high school, which is an event that most people regard with great pleasure, seems to be the most painful day of her life.
Newly's skill with both people and medicine is put to the test when Doc sends him out to check on families in the back country.