The Valley, Checking In

As summer approaches, tensions are on the rise in the Valley in this premiere. Jax and Brittany continue picking up the pieces from their separation; Jesse and Michelle juggle co-parenting.

Jax's life comes under tough scrutiny as he's confronted about his recent behaviour. Zack tries to find stability in his friendship with Brittany and with on again/off-again boyfriend, Benji.

Michelle and Jesse's divorce takes an ugly turn. Brittany tries to put the pieces of her life back together after Jax checks into a mental health facility.

After the chaos of the past few weeks, Jesse and Kristen arrange a getaway to Santa Barbara hoping everyone can find peace and heal. Zack and Janet sit down for a heart-to-heart conversation.

The group's Santa Barbara retreat continues to unravel. Emotions escalate between Jesse and Michelle, leading to an explosive argument.

The Santa Barbara trip comes to a dramatic end as Nia fights back against Brittany, Jasmine and Janet. Back in L.A., Jesse seeks guidance as he hopes to rebound.

Jason confronts Danny about his drinking as Danny looks to make amends with Jasmine and Melissa. Kristen attempts to defend the Bookos and in the process, a rumour about the Capernas emerges.

Tensions boil between Jasmine, Janet and Jason during a beach outing. Zack starts to realise that his friendship with Brittany has shifted.

Kristen and Luke's housewarming takes a turn when a guest arrives with a surprising connection to Michelle's new boyfriend, Aaron.

Jax completes his 30-day program but becomes upset when he finds out about the party at Britt's. The guys take Jax to a welcome home dinner that leads to a confrontation between Jason and Danny.

Luke finalises plans for a group trip to Hawaii where he plans to propose to Kristen. Janet, Michelle, Kristen and Nia butt heads during a girl's night out.

Unbeknownst to Kristen, a fishing trip Luke planned is where he plans to pop the question. Brittany feels hurt and left out when she learns she isn't a part of Kristen's proposal.

Jax spoils Kristen and Luke's engagement after Brittany inadvertently reveals the news to him. Kristen and Zack are fed up with Brittany always choosing Janet over them.

In the wake of the cruise from hell, Janet struggles with insults Kristen threw at her. Danny and Nia look at a house as they get closer to their decision on having a fourth child.

Jesse and Michelle experience a breakthrough in their relationship, and Kristen comes to terms with her fertility journey. Conflict takes the spotlight at Michelle's Zen party, and Jax comes clean about his battles.

As the cast reunites for their first-ever reunion, Kristen and Nia, now eight months pregnant, relive their fertility journeys. Jesse and Michelle clash over the details of their impending divorce. Jax gets put in the hot seat.

Jax opens up about his sobriety journey. Jesse attempts to make peace with his soon-to-be ex-wife before Michelle revisits a long-rumoured truth. Tensions come to an explosive head between the Bookos and the Capernas.

In the reunion finale, Kristen and Luke reflect on their engagement, while tension between the Bookos and Capernas flares-until Zack tries to make peace with Janet.