Following first-day-of-school events, Madeline is worried by Bonnie's behavior; Celeste's mother-in-law, Mary Louise, offers her unvarnished assessment of Madeline's character; Jane learns she's known in town as one of the "Monterey Five."

Renata faces an uncertain future when Gordon lands in legal trouble; Corey asks Jane out on a "practice" date; Celeste opens up to Mary Louise about her relationship with Perry; Ed confronts Madeline about her secrets.

Mary Louise tries to get closer to Jane; Renata focuses her wrath on Principal Nippal; Madeline is forced to confront her issues at a couples therapy session; Celeste remains conflicted by her memories of Perry.