Party of Five — Season 1

A crisis forces the Acostas to fight to stay together.

A fearful Valentina struggles to sleep at night after the recent loss of her parents. This takes a toll on Beto, who is left to comfort her. Val turns to religion in the hopes of getting her parents back and Lucia denounces that same religion, believing it is only doing harm to her younger sister. Meanwhile, Emilio tries to do right by his father by dismissing Oscar of certain duties, which only offends Oscar and leaves Emilio to run the restaurant on his own

Emilio discovers that his father was being taken advantage of by the owner of a restaurant across the street and tries to make a decision himself. Beto lives with the frustration over Emilio's new relationship, while Lucia attempts to help her new friend Matthew get a job, learning in the process that he hasn't renewed his DACA status.

Emilio tries to take the business to the next level by catering a private event. However, things go south when the client expects the caterers to dress up and behave a certain way. Emilio does everything he can to appease her, but draws a line when Beto gets yelled at by the guest of honor.

When Rafa ends up in the hospital, the family comes together to care for him. But their situation worsens when a social worker shows up to check in on them in light of recent events.

After Rafa's ER visit, Emilio realizes he needs help and finds himself opening up to a new babysitter. Beto tries to impress Ella and falls short. Lucia becomes inspired by an immigration activist. Val enrolls in a dance class and takes on a new persona.

Lucia decides to host a fundraiser at the restaurant and finds her voice along the way. Emilio faces an identity crisis. Beto goes behind Ella's back. Val struggles to maintain her false identity but is outed to a member of the family.

Lucia continues to try and impress activism mentor Sully. Natalie shares Val's secret with Emilio and, as a result, Val tries to reconnect with her parents. Beto encourages Ella to move in with her mother and discovers a secret from Ella's past.

An unexpected family reunion in Mexico exposes cracks in the happy façades both the Acosta children and their parents have put up. Back in L.A., Emilio collaborates with Natalia on a new song and bond over their romantic histories.

Val makes a surprising request, with lasting repercussions. Ella surprises Beto in Mexico, and her presence brings forward unexpected truths. Lucia goes out of her comfort zone. Emilio leans on Natalia when the family's social worker comes back.