The series tells of Nancy Botwin, a widowed mother of two boys, who begins selling marijuana to maintain her affluent lifestyle after her husband's sudden death. As she navigates the complexities of the drug trade, Nancy grapples with balancing her illegal activities with raising her two sons, Silas and Shane. The show explores themes of family, morality, and the hidden underbelly of the seemingly perfect suburban community. Also stars Elizabeth Perkins, Kevin Nealon, Justin Kirk, and Hunter Parrish.