It seems everyone has a bone to pick: Jay and Gloria get on each other's nerves while trying to simply order lunch at their local diner; Phil is put in the position of having to fire Mitchell; Cam and Claire have opposing theories on how to discipline children; and Manny is upset with Luke for accepting an award under false pretenses - all of which spells trouble for Alex who is counting on them to all work together for a "living art" school project display.
Bree's forced to handle catering for Bob and Lee's wedding by herself when Katherine bails out; Gaby gets a call from Ellie; Julie finds out about her acceptance to Princeton, but Susan doesn't want her to go.
Mike and Susan show off their new child; Gaby forms a strong bond with Ellie (Justine Bateman); Lynette is accused of child abuse. Death threats rock the neighborhood; Katherine's secrets are revealed.
The profilers investigate a serial rapist; Elle makes a critical decision that could let the rapist go free and impact her career.
While trying to give flowers to a girl, Cody accidentally gets entered in a beauty pageant.