After Joanie is accepted to Columbia University, the family tries to scrounge extra money together for her. Meanwhile, Grant and his father are at odds over a raise.
When his kids become preoccupied with their own activities, Joe decides to have a "family night."
Grant is rebuffed when he volunteers for babysitting duty but bounces back when he finds himself attracted to the hired babysitter.
Baxter and the kids urge Joe to go out on his first date since his wife's death.