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After her marriage ends in scandal, Amanda Vaughn returns to her hometown with her two teenagers, but not everyone is happy to see her.

Amanda worries that Laura will be branded as less-than-pretty at school; Gigi throws a luncheon to reintroduce Amanda to society; Carlene plots revenge against Amanda; Blake and Cricket disagree; Sharon wonders about Zach.

A seminar forces Amanda to confront the past; Heather goes after Andrew (Tom Everett Scott), a former high school nerd; Carlene meddles in Cricket and Sharon's relationships to distract from her own marital woes.

Gigi plans a party for Carlene's uncle (Bruce Boxleitner) and asks guests to dress as their favorite Texan; Amanda works as a consultant for Cricket and Blake's denim line; Zack and Sharon seek counseling.

With a little help from her new love interest (Tom Everett Scott), Heather is able to get Sheryl Crow to perform at the annual church fundraiser; Amanda and Carlene find a new reason not to get along.

Sharon is furious when Luke talks Carlene into making Amanda matron of honor for their vow-renewal ceremony; Heather wants to be forgiven; Blake has a special request for Cricket.