After going over the family's finances, Reba decides it's time for her to get a job, only to find out how hard it is for her to find a job due to her lack of experience. Meanwhile, Cheyenne and Van decide to help out by applying for food stamps.

It's Jake's birthday and Reba doesn't want Barbra Jean's help in planning it. When the day of the party arrives, Reba promises Brock that she'll be nice, until Barbra Jean starts insulting her, that is. Meanwhile, Reba and Cheyenne butt heads when it comes to Cheyenne's preferred parenting methods when it comes to letting the baby cry.