The children go on strike when Bill and Susan make them clean the garage. Bill feels a cell-phone store is treating him unfairly.
Bill decides to become more involved at home, when he discovers that his kids go to their mother for everything. A girl Paul likes cancels a date with him. The Pearsons' neighbor gets on Bill's bad side.
Bill and Susan agree not to buy gifts for their anniversary. Trent's poor sleeping habits interfere with his siblings' lives.
Bill agrees to help Bryan build a car for the pineblock derby. Lauren's new friend takes a liking to Trent.
Susan's best friend, who is going through a divorce, comes for a visit. Bill worries that he and Susan are in a rut.
Bill discovers that Trent can beat him at basketball. Susan sees her best friend connect better with Lauren. Bryan wants to rid the house of possible hazards.
Bill and Susan check Trent's internet page to see if he is attending a party they assume will have alcohol. Raffles hides under Mr. Faulkner's house.
Susan has a premonition that Bill will get involved in an affair with a woman named Penelope. Trent wants to get practice time to prepare for driver's test.
Paul asks Bryan and Trent to watch his precious iguana terrarium. Lauren gets a job to earn enough money to buy a designer purse.
Susan is unhappy with other options when Bill forces her and Lauren to return an expensive prom dress. Trent tries to become an "e-lebrity" by making an online video.