Samantha's Aunt Clara comes down the chimney for an unexpected visit on the same day Darren's parents are visiting. Darren is worried about the kind of impression Aunt Clara will make on his parents, but agrees with Samantha that they must treat her like a house guest.

Darren's father, Frank, likes Samantha right away, but his mother, Phyllis, feels like she is no longer needed.

Determined to help Samantha make a hit with her in-laws, Aunt Clara uses her witchcraft to whip up a feast for dinner. Darren unintentionally makes Aunt Clara feel unwelcomed, and she decides to leave. Afterwards, Samantha gets into an argument with Darren.

Samantha admits to Darren's parents that Aunt Clara helped her prepare dinner, and she is still learning how to be a good housekeeper. Darren persuades Aunt Clara to return and the evening ends happily for all.

Tabitha's grandmothers compete for attention, and end up giving Tabitha the same bear.