Judy's idea to share in an evening of fun family activities once a week is met with ridicule from Bill and the kids, who, because of their constant complaining, drive Judy to walk out on their first attempt at spending some quality time together.

Judy takes Bill's advice to feign a shared interest with her boss to get a promotion. What she receives, though, are opera tickets for the same night as a big hockey game. Linda, meanwhile, happily volunteers to chaperone Lauren's sleepover party.