Aspiring novelist Jane Black suddenly winds up unemployed. Hoping for a more conventional lifestyle, she goes in search of a job, hoping to find something with a 40-hour work week and maybe even dental insurance. Her adventures in the corporate world are not so ordinary, however, and she learns that a normal life may not be so normal after all.
Walton and Jane compete for the same job. Instead of landing the position Walton is offered an out of town transfer. Meanwhile, Stella considers adopting a baby.
Lack of mention in her new boyfriend's blog leads Jane to extreme measures
Jane resents the hiring of a reality show winner until she is in the spotlight.
Jane's attempt at a bridal shower for Susan takes a horrific turn.
When Jane house-sits for Susan, she gets more than she bargained for.
Jane's house-guest from the past isn't quite who she remembered and Cary gets an unexpected visitor.
Unfairly accused, Jane tries as hard as she can to prove she's not a racist, only to find that even her best efforts backfire; is Stella falling for Desmond?
Jane takes on managing Iggy's band and gets carried away.
A weary Walton returns from selling booze in Baghdad only to find his co-workers have moved on except Jane.
A weary Walton returns from selling booze in Baghdad only to find his co-workers have moved on except Jane.
A chance meeting with Kathleen (Jane's sister) brings out the worst in Jane as she is reminded of all the times Kathleen enjoyed making her life miserable. The Jane/Kathleen feud has been going on forever and seems to be staying on course until a "bump" on the road changes things.
Jane has unexpected feelings about Walton's new love interest, Beth and Desmond pulls off a masterful prank on Iggy.
Jane finds love when the Spirits gang attends a conference in Hamilton.