
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 loses his license to drive after Ray Barone (Ray Romano) cheats off his driving test. Brad Garrett and Peter Boyle also guest star.

Carrie feels that she and Doug are getting stupid as a couple, so she enrolls them and Spence into a class where they read a book and discuss it.

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.