
Doug Heffernan puts in a long day's work delivering parcels and comes home each night to his loving wife, Carrie; unfortunately, he also comes home to his wacko father-in-law, Arthur.

Doug splurges on a new car against Carrie's better judgment, and the bad decision immediately comes back to haunt them.

With nothing to do during the IPS strike, Doug tries substitute teaching at the school at which his sister, Stephanie (Ricki Lake), works.

Carrie and Kelly plan a get-together for Doug, Deacon and Arthur to keep them from going crazy during the strike.

Doug discovers that Carrie did not get rid of her apartment in the city; Doug and Carrie receive an unexpected phone call; Arthur and Ava St. Clair's wedding hits a speed bump.