Kristy tries to adapt to her new neighborhood after the Thomases moved in to Brewers' house following Liz and Watson’s wedding. Kristy and Liz are invited to have tea with Amanda Delaney and her mother, and they feel offended by Mrs. Delaney's snobby comment about Liz's job and their wealth. Kristy babysits Amanda and lures her into her house to hang out with David Michael. After Amanda chats with David Michael and finds out the Thomases' family dog, Louie, was put down due to old age, the Delaneys invite the Thomas-Brewer family to an animal adoption event. David Michael adopts a puppy and names her Shannon, after Mrs. Delaney's first name. Meanwhile, Mary Anne has trouble connecting with Logan after their kiss at Camp Moosehead, after failed attempts at astrology and stalking Logan on social media, Kristy ultimately brings Mary Anne and Logan together by inviting Logan to a pool party at her new house.
Tropes present in this episode:
- Better with Non-Human Company: The Delaneys are incredibly offputting to newcomers, but loosen up considerably around animals. Amanda even says she thinks her mother's only friends are dogs.
- Jerkass Has a Point: Invoked. Kristy complains that the snotty Ms. Delaney insists on being called by her last name and honorific rather than by her first name by Kristy. Jessi then points out that it is basic manners.
- Leaning on the Fourth Wall: Dawn, who was recast between seasons due to Xochitl Gomez landing a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, says she feels like a different person after returning from California.
- We Named the Monkey "Jack": David Michael names his new puppy Shannon after the woman who hosted the adoption event.
