In a mockumentary style episode, Astrid realizes how hard she was on Nisha during her teenage years and tries to make up for it by arranging something special for Nisha's surprise birthday party; James misses the good old days of work.

Children Ruin Everything

Memories

After Felix gets in trouble for defacing school property, Felix's teacher Mr. Dongall makes James feel like a parent.

Astrid feels pushed out of Dawn's pregnancy by Zinnia and begins to suspect her of something sinister.

Drama

When James finds an old game console, he and Astrid attempt to find free time to play; but a bedtime routine threatens to eat up all the time between when the kids are supposed to be in bed and when Astrid and James have to go to bed themselves.

Bedtime

James, feeling left out when Ennis makes a new friend, inserts himself in Ennis' dodgeball tournament; Astrid struggles to get Viv to control her emotions, especially when frustrations at work make it hard to lead by example.

Feelings

Astrid and James question the effectiveness of their own parenting when they meet one of Felix's friends with impeccable manners; Astrid and James worry about the types of adults their kids will become.

Chores

After Nisha gets in a minor fender bender, Astrid decides to help her buy a new car; James' stay-at-home-dad duties eclipse his efforts of a job search when he struggles to complete a simple task as part of an interview.

Recognition

Astrid and James realize they are at the dawning of a new era when Felix starts showing signs of pre-teen rebellion; James tries to ease tensions after he rejects Bo's job offer.

Respect

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Astrid and James struggle to hold onto their identities while raising their two young children in the city.

S4 E2 | Recognition