
In this comedy, married New York couple Paul and Jamie Buchman (Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt) share their lives and offer wit and wisdom about relationships. Paul is a documentary filmmaker and Jamie works as a public relations specialist. Together, they grow and mature as they learn the art of staying married and loving it. Along for the ride is their ever-tolerant dog, Murray; Jamie's best friend, Fran; Jamie's sister, Lisa; and Paul's cousin, Ira. Playing recurring characters on the series are veteran actors including Lisa Kudrow and Hank Azaria.

Paul's sperm sample is missing after the Buchmans' car is stolen; when Paul and Jamie finally arrive at the hospital after a series of delays, a keyed-up Paul has trouble producing a new sample.

Paul is torn when Jamie is in the hospital for a minor procedure to determine if she can get pregnant at the same time he's required to be at a business meeting; Paul's job is on the line when Ira pretends to be his agent.

Paul faces the challenge of limiting his creativity for a documentary about a weed; Jamie plans a weekend getaway to Pennsylvania; Jamie's boss is caught taking money from a mobster.

Paul is unenthusiastic about attending an awards dinner after losing his job at the Explorer Channel; Paul considers leaving the ceremony with another woman.