Grace finds herself drawn to two different men as Jack worries about Olivia getting closer to her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Seth and Justine take their relationship to the next level, while Maryellen and John grow closer but his secretive behavior makes Maryellen worry that he may be hiding something.

Jack isn't happy about Eric's new employment. Elsewhere, Olivia grows concerned about Justine, who resolves to stand by Luke despite his recent violent behavior.

Olivia continues to feel uneasy after learning about Jack's secrets. Meanwhile, a charismatic new district attorney and some unwanted visitors arrive in town, and a proposal is made.

Grace and Cliff welcome a big turnout for their wedding. Meanwhile, Paul's unexpected confession requires an important answer from Olivia.

Olivia finally gets to the bottom of Jack's distant behavior; Justine deals with the fallout from Seth's return.

Olivia and Jack finally have their Seattle getaway, but things don't quite go as planned and later Olivia becomes distracted trying to help an ex-con she put away who claims to have turned his life around. Elsewhere, Rosie and Zach Cox are trying to follow the judge's orders about their shared custody, but their continuing battles begin taking their toll on their daughter.

Christmastime is here, and Cedar Cove is a flurry of activity. Justine is shocked to learn Warren is under investigation by the FBI. She and Seth fear all is lost when it looks like their new restaurant is the target of arson. Eric finally turns up in town, and Jack is eager to help his son become a responsible father. While Grace does her best to make up for past mistakes with Cliff, Maryellen finally tracks down the ever elusive John Bowman.

Will overstays his welcome at Olivia's home. Meanwhile, Jeri is angry that Jack was offered her job, Paul attempts to go on his first post-divorce date, Rebecca grows exhausted as she tries to prove herself to Paul, and Luke has something to share with Justine.

As Olivia deals with the news that Jack may get a job offer that will take him away from Cedar Cove, Grace struggles with what to tell Olivia about the kiss she shared with Will. Meanwhile, Justine helps Warren though a health crisis which causes tensions between her and Seth and Stan's wife becomes concerned that Stan is growing away from her and closer to Olivia.

Everyone in Cedar Cove gets involved in the town's charity bachelor action as Justine and Olivia scheme to help Grace and Maryellen land the bachelor of their dreams. Meanwhile, Stan asks Olivia to accompany him to see his therapist as they finally deal with past hurts involving their lost son.

Jack gives Olivia space in the wake of their quarrel. Meanwhile, Justine partners with a rival and a picture proves to be very revealing.

Olivia presides over a messy divorce, while town librarian, Grace, must scramble to raise funds for the library when the town council decides to shut it down to save money. Meanwhile, Jack continues to struggle with his relationship with his son Eric. Things finally come to a head when Eric refuses to work and Jack must decide whether or not he is strong enough to give his son an ultimatum.

Judge Olivia Lockhart considers a career move that could cost her a new romance and force her to leave the town and friends she loves in the premiere of this drama series about the life of a small-town judge in and out of the courtroom.

A challenging new ADA appears in Olivia's courtroom. Meanwhile, a woman from Jack's past arrives and insists she has insight into Jack's addiction.

As the holidays approach, Olivia is dead set on going to Philly to win Jack back, only to find out he is back in town unannounced to tie up loose ends. Seth returns to Cedar Cove with good news of a new business venture, but it's complicated by Warren's involvement. Meanwhile, a beautiful, pregnant stranger comes to town, and her true identity is a surprise to all, especially Jack.

Olivia's brother returns to Cedar Cove with a surprise announcement; Jack considers coming clean to Olivia about his past.

Jack pressures Olivia to move in together, but she's hesitant to take this step because she's unsure if she can trust him. Meanwhile, Maryellen comes back to town with a big announcement.

Justine and Olivia must each face their own fears when Seth goes missing in Alaska and Justine sets out to find him. Meanwhile, love is in the air in Cedar Cove as the local theater company puts on Romeo and Juliet while Jack wants to take his relationship with Olivia to the next level and Maryellen seeks to deepen her friendship with a handsome photographer.

Olivia deals with difficult memories as she tries to comfort Jack and Eric at the hospital. Elsewhere, Justine and Seth disagree with Warren in the wake of the restaurant fire.

Despite Rebecca's bad attitude, Olivia takes a chance on her; Jack doubts himself in the newsroom, leading to damaging consequences.

As Jack contemplates taking his dream job far away from Cedar Cove, Stan separates from his wife and returns to town hoping to win Olivia back. Meanwhile, Maryellen does some sleuthing to find out what is in John's past and Grace finally decides to come clean to Olivia about the kiss she shared with Will.

In Cedar Cove, Jack is reunited with his estranged son, while Charlotte tries to find out the secret behind the identity of a stroke patient she is caring for. Meanwhile, Justine is learning how to deal with a long distance relationship, while Olivia tries to repair damage done to her relationship with Charlotte.