Description: Joan Gallagher, a high school teacher, and her close friendships with her best friends, Ruby (a psychiatrist) and Betsy (a music teacher). The series explores their daily lives, relationships, and the complexities of their friendships as Joan navigates a budding romance with Jake, an investment banker. The show also introduces Alice Adams, a new student-teacher, and delves into Joan's struggles with balancing her personal life and career.