Here and Now

Series Premiere. As Audrey Bayer puts the finishing touches on her husband Greg's 60th birthday party--a milestone Greg is loath to celebrate--cracks begin to emerge in their progressive, multiracial family.

Ramon and Shokrani explore the possible psychic connection between '11:11' and a photograph. Kristen and Ashley run into trouble. Duc gets good news about his self-help manuscript, but his mood is dampened by the publisher's request.

Greg gets detoured in the wilderness on the way to an ethics convention. Audrey finds herself in the media crosshairs after a hate crime at school. After a mountain-bike race, Duc reveals the secret to staying in control, a credo that gets tested.

Greg and Audrey look to the past to find financing for the Empathy Initiative. Kristen is partnered with Navid, Farid's son, in a school project, and learns there's more to him than meets the eye. Farid debates Islam with the mosque's Imam.

Farid has trouble separating professional and personal perspectives after Ramon's most recent incident. Kristen and Navid stumble onto some potentially incriminating activity. Duc and Carmen make a pledge over tea.

Rocked by a disturbing revelation, Ramon escapes into the past. Farid looks for meaning in a translation, while Kristen finds comfort in the music of the Torah. Audrey finds an old college friend more than receptive to her Empathy Initiative pitch.

Greg joins Ramon and Kristen to the gaming expo, where "Realms," and Ramon, attract considerable attention. Bruised by some inappropriate remarks, Duc takes out his frustrations on a fellow biker after a mountain race. Audrey and Steven reminisce.

Rebuffed by Ramon, Farid finds his growing obsessions disrupting his career and his marriage. After Audrey turns the tables on her husband, Greg makes a vivid point about life's meaning during a lecture. Ramon and Duc turn to Carmen for clarity.

Greg and Audrey uncover some unpleasant truths about Ramon's adoption. Kristen and Navid embrace their rare connection, but pay a price. Audrey has second thoughts about Steve after his true intentions are exposed.

Season One Finale. Ramon goes missing after a disturbing family incident. Audrey clashes with Steve during and after a morning talk show. Ashley and Malcolm weigh the pros and cons of a corporate future. Farid's guilt drives him to extremes.

A contemporary family faces a series of life changes and emotional challenges in this series from Alan Ball ('Six Feet Under').

'Here and Now' creator Alan Ball takes an in-depth look at a scene from Sn 1 / Ep 1 of the series.

'Here and Now' creator Alan Ball takes an in-depth look at a scene from Sn 1 / Ep 10 of the series.

'Here and Now' creator Alan Ball takes an in-depth look at a scene from Sn 1 / Ep 2 of the series.

'Here and Now' creator Alan Ball takes an in-depth look at a scene from Sn 1 / Ep 3 of the series.

'Here and Now' creator Alan Ball takes an in-depth look at a scene from Sn 1 / Ep 4 of the series.

'Here and Now' creator Alan Ball takes an in-depth look at a scene from Sn 1 / Ep 5 of the series.

'Here and Now' creator Alan Ball takes an in-depth look at a scene from Sn 1 / Ep 6 of the series.

'Here and Now' creator Alan Ball takes an in-depth look at a scene from Sn 1 / Ep 7 of the series.

'Here and Now' creator Alan Ball takes an in-depth look at a scene from Sn 1 / Ep 8 of the series.

'Here and Now' creator Alan Ball takes an in-depth look at a scene from Sn 1 / Ep 9 of the series.