
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.

Cheryl protests when a heat wave sends the family sneaking into a vacationing neighbor's pool - until she starts sneaking over on her own.

Cheryl wants Jim to give up all his vices so they can try to have a baby.

Jim learns that his neighbor (Julie Newmar) has written a series of children's books, modeling a grumpy old man on him.