This is a great show I really like this show and watch every episode, even repeats. My only complaint is the change in characters for Kristin. I liked the first one. This one seems to be focused on how she looks and acts, almost like she practices in a mirror with her expressions and walk. Also the fact she didn't go to college, was a waitress most of the time and after a short time as a manager she is designing and making all the decisions for starting the outdoor man grill. She didn't want a man to take care of her or to take care of a man but apparently Ryan is not working and she is supporting him. And where was the wedding, after all the talk we didn't get to see it. I hope the focus next season is more with the rest of the family who actually live in the house. Also can't imagine someone spending all the time and money to get a PhD and then switching to a high school teacher. College professor maybe but not high school.
As for the new season, It will be odd having new characters, I really liked Mandy so we will see. I so wish they would change Kristin or get rid of her. Everyone else on the show has remained the same and she is getting huge. Her character is not good and does not benefit the show at all. She is also too old. Hopefully she will spend time at work with the job dad gave her and we will not see much of her. She was all about not gettting respect and can't give Mandy preferential treatment when that was all she got, given a great job when no one else was considered. And what is the deal with her mothering the other girls, again she is too old. I am not sure adding a new character to the show will be beneficial, the one from Dr. Ken. I will watch but am not holding much hope with the way the characters evolved in the last season. Vanessa is now weak and cannot find her way, seriously? Haven't heard about Eve, I guess she will be at the Air Force Academy and we will just not see her.