During his train ride to Washington D.C., Carl is shocked to discover that Steve has stowed away in his luggage; Laura worries about Maxine's new boyfriend.

Myrtle gets a complete makeover from Laura and Maxine; Carl attempts to keep his wife from becoming jealous of his attractive new masseuse.

Stefan and Steven both propose to Laura, forcing her to choose between them; Steve considers moving to Russia in order to spare Laura from a difficult decision.

Steve is recruited by NASA for a mission into space to test his gravity invention, but he accidentally puts his whole crew's life in danger.

Steve attempts to save the astronaut crew by dislodging the satellite that is stuck to the ship; Eddie finds himself in the middle of a shootout in the street.

A Chicago policeman opens his home to his mother, but she quickly wears out her welcome when she begins to override his authority with her overbearing attitude.

Harriet is fired from her job after asking for a raise, which leaves Carl to worry over how the family will survive on only one income.

Rachel creates a short story and uses characters from the family; Carl is driven crazy by the expense of the family's latest water bill.

Rachel agrees to go out with a man who sings in her church's choir, but she begins to grow anxious over her first date after the death of her husband.

Eddie earns his father's admiration when he brings home a report card with high marks, but he soon discovers that he is a victim of a friend's practical joke.

Carl decides to renovate an unused room and turn it into a bathroom for his mother, but he gets in over his head when he tries to install a shower by himself.

Despite not being given permission to do so, Rachel drives the classic car Carl is supposed to be driving for the Columbus Day Parade.

After being out all night on a stake-out with his new female partner, Carl comes home, and Harriette discovers a key to a hotel room in his pocket.

The Winslow family refuses to speak to Carl after they discover that he has arrested one of their favorite actors while working on a television set.

When a rash of car tag thefts affect the community, Calvin becomes a victim of social injustice when authorities baselessly set their sights on him.

An unexpected guest crashes family game night; Curtis fills in for C.J. at the firehouse.

Ella has opinions about Lisa's new line of jewelry, but she tries to avoid letting her thoughts be known.

During their wedding planning, Calvin and Miranda have a disagreement about his son - he wants his son to be involved, but she is more hesitant at the idea.