Bill gets together with an old buddy whose wild and crazy ways he idolized in high school, but is disappointed to find his pal leading a straightlaced life with a boring wife. After realizing he too has changed since getting married, Bill attempts to relive his 1980s youth. Meanwhile, Lauren dreads her first clarinet recital.

Bill proves himself too eager to please when his master-of-the-guilt-trip mother (Sally Struthers) pays a surprise visit. That is, until Judy suggests he stop placating the woman and start ignoring her, a strategy that ends up backfiring on Bill when he hurts his mom's feelings and she runs away.