11. A Seat at the Table

With a little help from Louis' business advice, Jessica lands her dream job as a private school dean. Yet, after learning she was the token diversity hire, she quickly discovers a way to flip the script and use her title to make a difference. Meanwhile, Eddie and Emery teach Evan the hard way that it's okay for the brothers to have their own "things" at school.

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Jessica is surprised when Deidre agrees to recommend her for an open position as dean at her kids' private school. However, Jessica is soon disappointed when she learns she was a diversity hire and the position has no real authority. With help from Louis, an undeterred Jessica finds a way to make herself heard at the school. Meanwhile, Evan is recruited for the high school mathlete team and is excited to hang with his brothers, only to find out that Eddie and Emery don't really like to hang together at school.

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