Annie faces backlash over her separatist article and realizes she might deserve it. Fran introduces Emily to Nigerian food and her mother.
A newly single Annie jumps back into the dating world with mixed results, and Fran and Emily take their relationship to the next level.
Amadi sets Annie up on a disastrous blind date. Fran is sick of working from home and takes a job at a salon. Bill and Vera make a big announcement about their future.
Annie demands more hard-hitting assignments, and Annie, Fran, Ruthie, and Maureen have a girls' night out to help Annie get her mind off Nick.
For her first big piece, Annie visits a separatist community outside of Portland. Plus, Fran and Emily make a sex tape, and Annie tries to move things forward with Nick.
Annie tries to make amends after a professional disaster, and Gabe forces Annie to promote his new memoir. Plus, Annie reconnects with someone, and Fran learns a big secret.
Annie, Will, Fran, and Emily spend a weekend at the Oregon coast, and Annie and Fran reminisce about the early days of their friendship.
The Thorn staff hears rumors that the paper has been sold, Annie puts a relationship in jeopardy, and Fran and Emily have a serious fight.