Things come to a head between Jamie and Paul at Lisa's engagement party.

The Buchmans pretend all's well when they visit Paul's parents to iron out the party schedules.

Conflicting family obligations fall on the same day, but that's the least of the reasons why Jamie tells Paul "we have to talk."

Paul's film is nominated for an award, but Jamie has to coax him to attend the ceremony. Then at the last minute, she can't go with him.

Though Paul blames corporate tampering, it could be his uncompromising perfectionism that's hampering his latest film. Jamie also has a crisis at work, regarding her boss and a reputed mobster.

Paul is torn when Jamie is in the hospital for a minor procedure to determine if she can get pregnant at the same time he's required to be at a business meeting when his job is on the line.

Paul decides to procure the sample for his fertility checkup at home rather than in the hospital. But getting the sample to the hospital on time proves problematic.

Against his better judgment, Paul directs a mayoral-campaign spot for Jamie's boss.

Ira hopes to impress his girlfriend by getting her an autographed photo of Mayor Giuliani; Paul gets a fancy new camera; an innocent photo results in Jamie accidentally blackmailing her boss.

Ira blames Paul when his romance hits the skids, but the problem really lies with Ira; Jamie dyes her hair brown.

Jamie tries an odorous stew to increase her fertility; Paul worries about being "the last Buchman."

The Buchman's apartment alternates between sweltering hot and freezing cold; Ira disappears after incurring a $4,000 gambling debt resulting in Paul and Jamie ending up in jail.

Jamie and Paul dream that Paul kisses his boss.

One of Jamie's professional duties falls to Paul when a back injury leaves her flat on the floor.

Tensions mount as the Buchmans await the best time for Jamie to conceive. But their first available moment is interrupted by Paul's family.

Career duties keep Jamie and Paul apart on New Year's Eve for the first time.

Paul lies to Ira to socialize with a couple who, it turns out, aren't all that truthful themselves.

Paul and Jamie feel like Murray is being neglected when they are too busy with work, so they and hire a professional dog walker to care for him; Paul becomes convinced that Murray likes the new dog walker better than him.

Paul works on a film with Yoko Ono.

Paul fears his past tangle with a bureaucrat may cost Jamie a job with the mayor.

After watching Martha Stewart, Paul's mother decides to have everybody tag things they want of hers after she dies and Jamie tries to use this time to cultivate a relationship with her.

A magazine's "marriage-happiness test" affords the Buchmans the chance to reminisce (via flashbacks). Included: reflections on their first meeting; in-laws; Murray; Paul's venture into virtual reality; irritating personal habits.

Though the Buchmans have no car, Paul convinces Jamie that the purchase of a parking space in their building is an investment in their future.

Jamie is glowing after a passionate night, which Paul apparently slept through.