In an affluent community, a suspicious death at an elementary school fundraiser draws attention to the friction amongst some of the mothers; Madeline and Celeste welcome Jane into their inner circle; battle lines are drawn after an incident.

Jane deflects Ziggy's questions about why they moved; Madeline is outraged over a slight from Renata; Celeste suggests that she and Perry should see a counselor; Nathan and Ed meet in hopes of smoothing out tensions between their wives.

In an effort to get under Renata's skin, Madeline organises a trip to compete with Amabella's birthday party; Celeste falls for Perry's charms before their first session with the therapist; Principal Nippal announces the Fall Gala Fundraiser theme.

Nathan invites Madeline and Ed to dinner where they talk about Abigail; Celeste prepares for a city council meeting about Madeline's play; Jane meets with Ziggy's teacher; Madeline unearths a key player from Jane's past.

Madeline receives encouraging news about the play from her director, but his newly icy demeanour concerns her; Principal Nippal and Ms Barnes talk to Jane about Ziggy and Amabella; Dr Reisman examines Celeste's relationship with Perry.

Madeline worries about the can of worms she created for Jane; Jane confronts Renata; Bonnie tells Nathan about Abigail's secret project; Ed and Madeline discuss the lack of passion in their marriage.