After Stan finds out that Steve is failing English, he forces Steve to write his own story, which is inspired by Roger's desire to be a celebrity. It quickly becomes a best-selling hit and Steve gets a taste of life in the spotlight. But as Stan and Francine milk the benefits of having a famous son, Steve turns around and divorces the family.

After Stan and Roger have a rough day, they get into a fight that leads to a "Freaky Friday"-type switcheroo where they get a taste of life in each other's shoes. But after the excitement of a new life stales, they face each other's problems as Roger is under pressure at work and Stan yearns to be needed. The swap gets out of hand as the family starts to crumble.