In a paper for English class, Greg writes about wanting to follow in his dad's footsteps and become an architect. When Mike reads the paper, he enthusiastically encourages his son, but Greg is uninterested. Meanwhile, Peter and Jan also explore careers.

Greg is crazy for his latest girlfriend, Jennifer, but things get difficult for him when he learns that both Jennifer and Marcia are competing for head cheerleader -- and he just happens to be one of the judges.