When Uncle Fester incinerates the family's stuffed bear with his flame thrower, Morticia reports the accident to the insurance company. Mr Henson, the head of the company, sends his assistant, Mr Digby, to handle the case.

When Ophelia laments that she has been jilted, Morticia suggests a career as an alternative to marriage. She tries chemistry first, then turns to operatic singing, so Cousin Itt is summoned to coach her to stardom.