It's Shumi's last year before college. She gets a part-time job at a supermarket to help her mother pay the bills. She also volunteers at a food pantry to help the community. She is a hero to a lot of people.
Bad news: César loses his job. Good news: He finds two part-time jobs. But César is not satisfied. He wants a career. But how do you get one? Join César, Gabriela, Simon, Jian and Nana Aidoo on the search for the seed for a good life.
Rolando is a construction worker. His wife, Silvia, is a domestic worker. They are heroes who build this city and help keep it strong. But what can they do if their companies rip them off and don't honor their rights?
Abuelo Luis meets Mrs. Belkina at a senior center, but he doesn't know that Mrs. Belkina used to be his daughter's client when Mrs. Belkina needed home health aides.
Samten, Sonam's mom, is coming to America for the very first time to surprise him. Sonam is a taxi driver but when his mom arrives in NYC she gets a ride with Osman, a different taxi driver. He doesn't know his mom is already here.
Lian is looking for a Pre-K to get experience to become a teacher. Martin is looking for a Pre-K for his daughter. In this classic tale of NYC, where people and cultures of the world come together, Lian and Martin cross the street to meet.
Rafaela has a panic attack on the day of her High School Equivalency Test. She goes to the emergency room, where a doctor tells her about NYC Well, a City service that helps people manage stress and anxiety. But she resists to get help.
The library is full. People from all over the world are united by their love of learning. Suddenly, CensusGirl appears, just in time to tell the truth about the census and why it is so important to all immigrant New Yorkers.
Papa doesn't know the purpose of the census. He doesn't understand why it is so important to his wife, his son and his daughter. How can they convince him to say, "Count us in!" Watch the show, join the selfie, and get counted.