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In the fifth season premiere episode, Bonnie gets cold feet when considering her future with Adam, and Christy risks failing an important test in order to help a fellow alcoholic. Recurring guest star MISSI PYLE returns as Natasha, the birth mother of Jill’s foster daughter.

Bonnie is suspicious when her brother, Ray (recurring guest star LEONARD ROBERTS) returns from rehab and strikes up a friendship with Adam, and Christy and Bonnie have a brush with the law when they take Ray’s fancy car for a joy ride.

Christy discovers she and her younger classmate, Cooper (guest star MICHAEL ANGARANO), make a good team both in and out of the classroom. Meanwhile, Bonnie stops up when a newly sober Natasha fears she can’t handle motherhood.

Bonnie suffers withdrawal after giving up cable TV to help Christy pay for her law school applications. And the women rally around Jill after she has a breakdown in her favorite department store.

When an injury temporarily lands Bonnie in a wheelchair, Christy is forced to take over as building manager and makes a surprising discovery.

Bonnie insists on meeting Adam’s estranged brother, Patrick (guest star STEVEN WEBER), and things get weird when he takes a romantic interest in Christy.

Christy and Bonnie rally around Marjorie when her husband has a stroke.

After their home is robbed at Christmastime, Christy and Bonnie’s hunt for the thief leads them to an unlikely door.

Bonnie is upset when her brother Ray (LEONARD ROBERTS) is arrested and calls Adam instead of her to bail him out. Also, Christy gets fired from her job at the restaurant.

When Christy’s long-distance relationship begins to fizzle, she seeks the company of a former fling. Also, Bonnie tries to give up coffee.

After Bonnie and Adam attend a traditional wedding, they discover they’re not on the same page about their own wedding. Also, Christy and Patrick have trouble setting the mood for their “first time.”

When Christy’s car dies, Bonnie refuses to let Adam loan her money for a new one, on the 100th episode.

Jill returns from her wellness retreat a changed woman, but Bonnie is offended when she refuses to pay for lunch. Also, Christy’s plans for the future are thrown off track following some disappointing news.

Bonnie locks horns with Jill’s “inner strength” coach, Miranda (guest star KRISTIN CHENOWETH), while Christy struggles to bounce back after being rejected from law school.

When Christy and Bonnie help Jill get sober again, Christy’s boyfriend, Patrick, is less than understanding when it ruins his birthday weekend.

Christy is blindsided by a surprising offer from her boyfriend, Patrick. Also, Bonnie struggles to be the stable one in her relationship after Adam experiences a devastating loss.

When the ladies bring a meeting to a women’s prison, Bonnie is attacked by an old acquaintance, Tammy (guest star KRISTEN JOHNSTON) and Christy helps Bonnie make amends.

Christy considers getting a new sponsor, Nora (guest star YVETTE NICOLE BROWN) after witnessing Marjorie have a major meltdown in a grocery store. And Bonnie tries her hand at being a supportive friend.

Christy is concerned that she and Bonnie might lose their apartment when Bonnie locks horns with the tough new building owner, Rita (guest star PATTI LUPONE).

Christy’s sponsor, Nora, challenges her to be nice to Bonnie at all costs; And Bonnie is convinced that Adam has stopped making an effort.

Christy and Bonnie’s relaxing trip to a spa takes a turn when Bonnie lands in jail.

When Christy falls back into old habits, Bonnie worries about her well-being in the fifth season finale.