Party Of Five

While the original revolved around the five Salinger siblings who become orphans after their parents are killed in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, this reboot of the popular 1990s family drama follows the five Buendias children as they navigate daily life struggles to survive as a family unit after their parents are suddenly deported back to Mexico.

Val turns to prayer in hopes of getting her parents back, which Lucia denounces as a useless approach. Emilio questions the honesty of his employees, which only offends the staff and leaves Emilio to run the restaurant on his own.

Emilio renegotiates an unfair business deal; Beto is devastated to learn his older brother is dating Vanessa, and while attempting to help Matthew, Lucia discovers he is undocumented too.

Emilio sees an opportunity to make extra money catering on the side. At the party, Beto encounters Ella and a flirtation begins. Lucia finds her voice in an unlikely way. Val unravels when she learns about her mother's new job in Mexico.

Just when Emilio thinks he has it together, baby Rafa becomes ill. After a visit to the ER, the Acosta siblings re-evaluate how to approach parental duties. Ella and Beto become closer and Lucia continues to risk her safety for Matthew.

After Rafa's ER visit, Emilio realizes he needs help and finds himself opening up. Meanwhile, Beto tries to impress Ella and falls short. And Lucia becomes inspired by an immigration activist.

Lucia decides to host a fundraiser at the restaurant and finds her voice along the way. Emilio faces an identity crisis. Beto goes behind Ella's back. Val struggles to maintain her false identity, but is outed to a member of the family.

Lucia continues to try to impress activism mentor Sully. Natalie shares Val's secret with Emilio and as a result, Val tries to reconnect with her parents. Beto encourages Ella to move in with her mother and discovers a secret about Ella.

An unexpected family reunion in Mexico exposes cracks in the happy façades both the Acosta children and their parents have put up. Back in LA, Emilio collaborates with Natalia on a new song and bond over their romantic histories.

Val makes a surprising request, with lasting repercussions. Ella surprises Beto in Mexico, and her presence brings up unexpected truths. Lucia goes out of her comfort zone. Emilio leans on Natalia when the family's social worker returns.