Jimmy starts his new career as a full-fledge building contractor. His first client: game show host Alex Trebek. With the help of his architect partner, Jimmy learns that there is a special way of dealing with celebrity clientel. Jimmy also coaches Gene in the art of making moves on women. It seems Gene has it together when it comes to approaching people in the Jaguar showroom where he works, but with women, he hasn't got a clue. However, after selling a beautiful woman a new car, Gene musters up the courage to ask her out. Meanwhile, Wendy gets a dog from the pound that is anything but a ""standard"" poodle.

Having not had a sit down dinner with the entire family in quite a long while has gotten to both Donna and Jimmy. They decide to set up a new rule, which is that the family will start eating dinner together more often. No more nights out with friends, no more excuses for having other things to do. However, one thing after another keeps this from happening and the evening keeps getting pushed back.