After having stressful workdays, the Buchmans consider child-care help.

The Buchmans' dogwalker and baby sitter are mutually attracted, but separately advised to let the other make the first move; Paul's sleep problem is traced to Jamie; and Ira eschews sex after seeing himself in the mirror.

As he slips in the shower, pivotal events in Paul's life flash before his eyes, including the influences of Jamie and his parents.

Paul plans an elaborate Mother's Day gift for Jamie, but neglects Sylvia, who feigns an injury to get attention.

A fire at Riff's affects Ira's love life, a spat between Joan and Debbie, and Jamie's and Paul's careers.

Paul stars in a children's video written by Jamie and frightens the audience.

Paul's birthday party is a dull affair, until guests and hosts are suspected of stealing from the Buchmans' neighbors.

After good tidings result from the Buchmans' flip of a coin, others consult "the coin of destiny" for a variety of decisions.

Jamie learns she is Paul's second wife; Paul umpires for his father's softball game.

Jamie goes to work for political consultants Mary Matalin and James Carville, but can't bear how much she misses Mabel. Meanwhile, Paul corrects a reporter's error-filled piece on his film "Buchman."

The Buchmans consider changing therapists after meeting a new one at the home of their current shrink, Sheila.

Paul and Jamie fly separately to L.A., he with Mabel, she with new parents and their infant.

Paul lectures at a film class taught by a professor who was once Jamie's teacher, but not only in the classroom.

Jamie reacts poorly to meeting her mother's gentleman friend, and rejects bottle feeding for Mabel.

The Buchmans try to teach Mabel how to go to sleep on her own by not responding to her crying for set intervals of time. But it turns out to be an excruciating struggle.

At a WNBA game, Ira makes a play for Rebecca Lobo instead of Jamie and Paul's neighbor, his unofficial date. Meanwhile, a compliment goes to Paul's head; and Jamie cares for four kids at once.

The Buchmans' first lovemaking since Mabel's birth is great, until they analyze it with their therapist.

On their first night out since Mabel, Jamie "spot checks" their babysitter while Paul tries to return a magician's pants.

Jamie's postpartum depression affects an amateur production directed by Paul and starring his parents.

Uncle Phil is arrested for overuse of coupons; Mabel interviews for preschool; Jamie and Ira keep a secret from Paul.

A crying Mabel prompts late-night calls alerting all Buchmans, even though doctors have told Paul and Jamie they're overreacting.

Jamie's private letter for the baby spawns some intra-family scribings, one of which proves embarrassing when the private aspect of the missive is missed.

The Buchmans come to question their infant-care abilities after arriving home with their new baby girl. Fortunately, Jamie's mom pitches in.