Emma Approved

After the first failure in her career, Emma starts the year with a renewed attitude.

Wanting to make sure her instincts are right, Emma asks Harriet and Alex for their opinion on Izzy's situation.

Determined to solve the problem in her sister's marriage, Emma convinces Izzy to take matters into her own hands and present John with a foolproof plan.

After discovering her schemes, Alex confronts Emma about the conflict she caused in their siblings' marriage.

Recovering at full speed, Emma enlists the help of Harriet to plan the next big party to meet prospective clients.

After taking on Maddy Bates as her new client, Emma plans a high-profile benefit to introduce potential clientele to the Bates' financial service. Meanwhile, Alex gets his computer fixed and Harriet receives a surprise visit.

With the benefit over a week away, challenges arise as Emma and Harriet struggle to find a celebrity guest, venue, and cause.

Things begin to come together for Maddy's benefit: Emma finds a celebrity guest, Harriet nails down a location, and Frank Churchill helps out with last-minute details.

Emma is in for a surprise when a former client re-enters her life with his new fiancée.

Frustrations escalate as Emma begins planning the Eltons' engagement party.

Emma insists she and Caroline are different, especially after Caroline gets a chef fired and tries to exclude Harriet.

Senator Elton tries to exclude Harriet from the party, but Alex asks her to be his date.