I was wrong. Roman Grant is alive! Only just barely. Somehow, even though he's in ICU with a 106 degree temperature and is completely loopy, he still controls the compound and most of his family’s actions. Bill attempts to usurp Roman’s power at one of their held meetings, but he is eventually shut down by Albie, who illegally takes on all of Roman’s responsibilities.

As Roman’s state declines, life in the Henrickson homes goes down hill too. First and foremost, a mourning Nicki takes out her anger on Barb and wrecks Margene’s freezer. Second, Margene’s attractiveness takes an unexpected toll on Ben when she flirts with an ex-lover at Bill’s store. And finally, the wives cannot agree on buying the video game business, which Bill is eager to do. All is very messy for this lovely family. Moreover, a needy Lois, who will use any tidbit of information to get Bill to talk to her, divulges the age of Sarah’s boyfriend. Uh no! Look out, Sarah; you know your parents do not approve of pre-marital sex, especially with men a decade older than you.