In Part 1 of the two-part second-season opener, Olivia deals with difficult memories as she tries to comfort Jack and Eric at the hospital. Elsewhere, Justine and Seth disagree with Warren in the wake of the restaurant fire.

In the conclusion of this second-season opener, an impending adoption causes turmoil, so Jack and Olivia get involved in the situation. Meanwhile, Maryellen sets out to clear John of any wrongdoing, but she gets tangled in a criminal's plot.

Despite Rebecca's bad attitude, Olivia takes a chance on her; Jack doubts himself in the newsroom, leading to damaging consequences.

Jack isn't happy about Eric's new employment. Elsewhere, Olivia grows concerned about Justine, who resolves to stand by Luke despite his recent violent behavior.

Olivia's brother returns to Cedar Cove with a surprise announcement; Jack considers coming clean to Olivia about his past.

Olivia tries to help Grace face her ex-husband in court. Elsewhere, Justine feels overwhelmed as she assists her new friend with starting over.

A challenging new ADA appears in Olivia's courtroom. Meanwhile, a woman from Jack's past arrives and insists she has insight into Jack's addiction.

Olivia discovers the new A.D.A. has a deceitful secret; Jack receives a surprising new job offer, but it comes with a catch.

Jack hides his relapse from Olivia just as she puts full faith in their relationship; Eric becomes involved in Warren's dishonest deals.

Olivia continues to feel uneasy after learning about Jack's secrets. Meanwhile, a charismatic new district attorney and some unwanted visitors arrive in town, and a proposal is made.

Jack pressures Olivia to move in together, but she's hesitant to take this step because she's unsure if she can trust him. Meanwhile, Maryellen comes back to town with a big announcement.

Will overstays his welcome at Olivia's home. Meanwhile, Jeri is angry that Jack was offered her job, Paul attempts to go on his first post-divorce date, Rebecca grows exhausted as she tries to prove herself to Paul, and Luke has something to share with Justine.

Olivia gives Paul advice on romance, but her relationship with Jack is plagued by uncertainty.

Jack wants his romance with Olivia to progress, but Olivia feels he's pressuring her. Elsewhere, Grace struggles to take the final steps necessary to put her marriage behind her.

Olivia finally gets to the bottom of Jack's distant behavior; Justine deals with the fallout from Seth's return.

Olivia wants Grace to confront her ex-husband regarding their ugly divorce. Meanwhile, Justine meets a distraught war veteran who's hiding something and tries to help him.

Jack gives Olivia space in the wake of their quarrel. Meanwhile, Justine partners with a rival and a picture proves to be very revealing.

Olivia clashes with Will over a real-estate issue. Meanwhile, Grace is pressured to make a decision regarding her engagement and Olivia and Jack realize that newly formed friendships may jeopardize old relationships.

Paul tries to play peacemaker between Olivia and Will, who have escalated their family feud and are prepared to battle one another in court.

A charity baseball game takes place and tensions increase between Jack and Paul as Paul's sister asks about her brother's relationship with Olivia.

Paul cautions Olivia to be leery of Liz and her true motives. Meanwhile, Jack puts his job on the line for Jeri.

Judge Olivia Lockhart considers a career move that could cost her a new romance and force her to leave the town and friends she loves in the premiere of this drama series about the life of a small-town judge in and out of the courtroom.

When developer Warren Saget decides to tear down the town’s iconic lighthouse, Judge Olivia Lockhart finds her hands tied with no legal way to stop him. As tensions heat up, Olivia knows she must find a way to save the landmark before the trouble in town boils over.

In Cedar Cove, Jack is reunited with his estranged son, while Charlotte tries to find out the secret behind the identity of a stroke patient she is caring for. Meanwhile, Justine is learning how to deal with a long distance relationship, while Olivia tries to repair damage done to her relationship with Charlotte.

Bob and Peggy Beldon must deal with a suspicious death at their Bed and Breakfast, and Justine gets a chance to show her work at the local Art Walk. Meanwhile, Jack struggles with his relationship with his freeloading son Eric. When Olivia tries to help by giving Eric a job, things go from bad to worse and ends up threatening Olivia’s budding relationship with Jack.