
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 dreams that he could solve all of his problems if he could assume the roles of vintage television characters.

When Doug can't understand the difficulties Carrie faces when caring for Arthur, he takes over and learns the hard way.

Doug finds that working for a competitor isn't all it's cracked up to be after he quits his job; Carrie becomes a self-tanning cream addict.

Arthur meets an intoxicating stranger at a singles' dance; Carrie and Doug's romantic evening is spoiled.