It's Halloween and when Charlie gets scared by Carl, Teddy decides to give him a taste of his own medicine. Meanwhile, Gabe agrees to protect Mrs. Dabney's house from teenagers, but when her house gets trashed, Gabe has to do whatever she says. Also, PJ becomes a goth because of his new girlfriend, Zoe. Bob and Amy dress as each other for Halloween.

Bob's father Frank (Alan Rachins) comes over for Thanksgiving and begins a romance with the newly divorced Mrs. Dabney, much to Bob and Gabe's dismay. PJ tries to trick Amy about cooking the turkey. Teddy and Ivy attempt to wait in line for a new gadget.