Simon is tortured by Nola to get the truth about her brother with the help of Nick. Later, he takes Simon to Darlings’ private clinic to recover. There, Simon unveils the truth about his plans, the business he had with Nola’s father, and who is behind all his evil deeds. Trying to avoid her...

Simon follows Karen to a clinic, and finds out that she is pregnant. Karen has to tell Nick that she is expecting Simon’s baby. Patrick is having dating problems with a Senator that he needs support from. Brian gets kicked out by Andrea.

When Lisa takes Nick’s daughter and leaves the state without his permission, he, Brian and Karen go after them in Tripp’s private jet. Feelings rise between Nick and Karen while Brian has an agenda of his own…

The Darlings deal with the aftermath of Chase’s shooting spree at Patrick’s inauguration.

Senator Patrick Darling invites Carmelita to his inauguration despite being warned by Tripp and Nick. Chase makes threats against the Darlings. Brian prays to God, while Karen faces an armed intruder.

Karen believes she will be fifth time lucky with her marriage to Simon Elder but Tripp and Nick have other ideas as they try to stop the wedding. Brian and Andrea bond. Lisa bids to make Nick envious of Jeremy.

All the Darling family members celebrate Thanksgiving away from their New York Mansion while Clark their chauffeur sets the record straight with a reporter on all the scandals and rumors. Letitia’s fashion show takes place in the Darling Mansion.

Letitia hits a young, pretty bicyclist with her car. To avoid another public scandal, Tripp invites the young woman to recuperate at the Darling mansion, where she charms a few but makes others suspicious. The claws come out during a catty showdown between Lisa and Karen over Nick. Meanwhile fired prosecutor...

Nick discovers a dirty little secret about Nola during Letitia’s murder trial. Meanwhile Tripp tries to wield his influence over Patrick in choosing his chief of staff.

Letitia Darling, who is under house arrest, cannot leave the house to attend Patrick’s election party. Karen’s relationship with Simon hits a rough patch. Patrick is happily reunited with his beloved Carmelita with the senatorial election just days away. Ellen’s brother shows up and...

The witness testifying against Letitia Darling shocks Nick George. Meanwhile, Patrick is participating in a senatorial debate monitored by Dan Rather.

One week has passed since the events following Nick’s birthday party. Further information is revealed about Nola Jones. Leticia’s trial commences, as well as Ellen’s memorial service. Tripp asks Nick to make a decision as to who should be appointed co-chair (and successor) to Darling...

Six months have passed since the events of last season. Even as Lisa and Nick plan to celebrate his birthday privately and quietly, Tripp and Letitia Darling decide to throw a lavish party for Nick on their yacht. Nick helps in reconciling Tripp and Patrick, who is still burdened with his troubled marriage...