
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 forgets Carrie's 30th birthday and has plans to watch the wrestling match; Doug must scramble to put together a romantic evening.

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

Doug encourages Carrie to date the police officer who stopped her, hoping to get out of her fourth traffic ticket of the year and avoid a hefty increase in their car insurance.

Doug inherits his shift supervisor's job after an untimely death but soon misses his old responsibilities.