United States of Tara

Tara decides to finish the last few credits she needs to earn her college degree, but Max worries the stress will trigger a transition to one of her alters.

Tara transitions into her psychiatrist alter Shoshanna in her Abnormal Psychology class and is humiliated by her professor; Max considers an offer to sell his business to a competitor; Kate mulls an opportunity to teach English in Japan.

The stress of juggling school and Charmaine's baby shower causes Tara to transition; to sell the family business, Max must get the approval of his eccentric mother; Kate meets a flight attendant who inspires a new idea about her future.

Tara and Charmaine are rushed to the hospital in the same ambulance, where Charmaine declares her baby off limits to her crazy sister; Tara attempts to make a deal with her alters, which intrigues her Abnormal Psychology professor.

Tara tries to drop her class but instead receives an intriguing pitch from her instructor; Charmaine and Neil find parenthood a struggle but still refuse Tara's help; Max finds himself at odds with his boss at his new job.

Tara seems to be making progress but Dr. Hattaras discovers something disturbing on a tape of her therapy sessions; Neil invites Tara and Charmaine's mother to visit her grandchild; Max is unhappy at his new job.

Max is delighted by Tara's suggestion that he reunite his rock band, Beaverlamp; Tara is turned away from further sessions by a strangely depressed Dr. Hattaras; Kate connects with frequent flyer Evan; Marshall and Noah interview Max for their film.

A scare at a local corn maze leaves Tara shaken, and she later reveals a new alter; Kate escorts Max and Marshall to New York, where she introduces them to Evan and his unruly son; Charmaine meets a "fierce mommy" at a spa.

Dr. Hattaras and Tara seek the help of another professional to deal with her violent new alter Bryce; Marshall is confused when his short film about Max clearly hurts his father's feelings; Charmaine hangs out with a group of "chic moms."

Max and Marshall return home to disturbing news about Dr. Hattaras and Lionel; Tara hides the existence of her new alter; Neil lands a job that will require him to move to Texas.

Tara's other alters disappear, leaving only Bryce; Marshall moves in with his grandmother; Kate spends more time in St. Louis with Evan; Neil asks Charmaine to move to Texas.

Tara and Max go to Boston for help from the expert recommended by Dr. Hattaras; Neil and Charmaine prepare to move to Houston; Kate receives a life-changing proposal from Evan; Marshall considers the future of his education.