
Jim is a couch-potato dad and husband trying to achieve picket-fence ideals while keeping a firm hold on his manliness. His beautiful wife tolerates his childish antics because of his tireless loyalty to her and their three kids. Jim's penchant for taking the easy route in everything frequently backfires, landing him in comical situations.

Cheryl urges Jim to meet an old girlfriend (Linda Hamilton) for lunch, but has second thoughts when she becomes convinced the woman has romantic intentions.

Jim's new pastor harbors a grudge against him over a childhood game of dodgeball. Chris Elliott guest stars.

Jim and Cheryl are caught making whoopee on the set of the school's Thanksgiving play. Julia Sweeney guest stars.

A neighbor invites the whole family to a Christmas party except Jim, who has been feuding with the host.