NASA have replaced the component that caused the Apollo 23 accident but the Apollo 24 relief mission is continually delayed. This causes Gordo mental health problems. Ed eventually decides that Gordo should be evacuated back to Earth with Danielle, knowing Gordo would be prevented from ever flying again. Danielle breaks her arm, which allows them to be returned without affecting Gordo's future. Danielle's husband is unable to get a job. Ellen and Larry marry, to avoid a potential sex scandal. Ed's son is in trouble at school, and the police tell Karen that he has been in an accident.
