
Bernie and his wife, Wanda, reluctantly step into the role of parents when his sister drops off her three kids -- naive Bryanna, nerdy Jordan and teenager Vanessa -- en route to rehab. His views on child rearing are hardly politically correct, but Bernie tries his best.

Bernie starts buying everything in bulk, including junk food; Wanda locks up the junk food in a shed.

Bernie learns the kids are staying long-term and sets ground rules.

When Bryanna brings home a stray dog, the children hide it until Christmas Day, figuring Bernie will allow them to keep it.

Bernie urges the new maid (guest star Theresa Saldana) to treat the children as if they were her own.