To distract himself from the pain of life, Austin throws a tea party for his old college friends—but the day is disrupted by a major political event.

While the whole town attends the christening of Jane’s baby, Emily fights to get her poems back from Sam.

Thinking she’s blown her shot at publication, Emily spirals into depression. Her mother attempts to help her with a trip to the water cure.

Emily seeks help from an author (John Mulaney) when her favorite tree is threatened.

During a solar eclipse, Emily confronts the Shadow of Death in her home.

Emily confronts tough issues at a meeting of the local Shakespeare Club.

Women are forbidden at Amherst, so Emily and Sue get creative to attend a lecture.

Emily and Austin throw a party, and their mutual love for Sue causes tension.

Emily seeks help from an author when her favorite tree is threatened.

Emily’s attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.