The Butlers and Johnsons are rattled in different ways after an earthquake strikes, with Calvin and Tina moving in with Malcolm and Marty while their home is repaired, and Dave going to extremes trying to prepare his family for the next time.

Calvin and Malcolm butt heads on coaching styles as Malcolm's little league team approaches its first game of the season. Also, Tina tries to win over a food critic she inadvertently offended before he reviews her cupcakes.