Albie's old chum Charlie comes around and old rivalries are resurrected. Catherine finds the two men dueling in the yard and becomes worried. She doesn't know Albie and Charlie are rehearsing a play that did years before.
Ann quarrels with her boyfriend right before an important dance. Catherine plans on Albie escorting Ann which the dad is reluctant to do. He decides to try and patch up his daughter's relationship.
An important advertiser at Albie's work has an artist niece who needs a model. For the sake of his job Albie agrees to pose but when he learns he's to portray a caveman he tries to figure a way out.
Albie is tired of being the last one in the bathroom and decides it's time for a bigger house. But even though it's mostly about finding a multi-bathroom home there are problems with each place they look at.
Albie plans on a quiet Saturday but Catherine intends to put him to work. Albie enlists Junior to help him invent a dishwasher that dad believes will save the family numerous work hours.
Albie surprises wife Catherine with secluded cabin vacation for their anniversary. They are having a pleasant time when children Ann and Junior show up as they can't imagine the folks having a good time without them.
Albie mistakens some pills for ones prescribed and ingests them. When dad discovers what he has done Albie imagines the severest consequences and creates an uproar in the house.
Albie needs some relaxation so he heads to his uncle's farm. But the visit is anything but restful as Albie is witness to an ongoing feud. Albie attempts to mediate between the warring parties.