Serial

In the late 1970s Marin County, Harvey is uptight and increasingly impatient with his life. He is also experiencing a mid-life crisis that unsettles his sense of purpose. His relationship with Kate appears strained, foreshadowing deeper conflicts to come.

Kate and her friends are swept up in the sexual revolution and new age consciousness. Their carefree attitude clashes with Harvey's rigidity, widening the gulf between them. The home becomes a battleground of old values versus new freedoms.

Sam, Harvey's best friend, is also dealing with marital trouble. The two men discuss Harvey's mid-life crisis and the role of sex in keeping relationships intact. The conversation underscores the shared strain running through their social circle.

Joanie hosts a wild party while her parents are away at a friend's wedding. Harvey and Kate each explore new sexual liaisons amid the chaos. The party acts as a catalyst for the couple to separate.

Harvey tries to avoid the advances of his newly hired secretary, Stella, who lures him toward an orgy. He nonetheless begins seeing Marlene, a free-spirited vegetarian supermarket cashier. This marks his shift toward new romantic entanglements after the separation.

Kate links up with Paco, a bisexual Argentinian aspiring artist who currently trims her dog's hair. The relationship illustrates their parallel pursuit of independence from their estranged marriage. Both seek new connections outside their former life.

Joanie is lured by self-styled 'concerned' members into a flower-peddling cult. She goes willingly at first, finding a sense of peace and belonging there. The experience foreshadows the deeper grip the cult will have on her life.

What begins as spiritual solace turns into control, as Joanie is effectively imprisoned in the cult's house in the big city. The situation grows increasingly troubling as her autonomy erodes. The family remains unaware of how far she has fallen under the cult's influence.

Despite their differences, Harvey and Kate reconcile to support Joanie and bring her back from the cult's influence. They put aside personal grievances to focus on their daughter's welfare. The renewed union is earned through a shared, if uneasy, commitment to family.

Luckman drops a bombshell that reveals something significant about the situation, using it as leverage. The revelation becomes a catalyst that unites unlikely allies against a common threat. The air of blackmail adds pressure to take decisive action.

A gay motorcycle gang joins forces with Harvey to rescue Joanie from the cult's clutches. Their intervention brings decisive momentum to reclaiming Joanie and dismantling the cult's hold. The rescue marks a turning point in the family's struggle.

The Holroyds are reunited and brace for Harvey's new job in Denver. The family faces a fresh chapter together, indicating a tentative return to normalcy amid ongoing personal shifts. The ending sets up a future of potential stability alongside continued change.