Hoss and Little Joe spend a most unforgettable night at the carnival when Little Joe's date disappears.
Worried that his mother is working too hard, Joey hires a maid, but the results are not quite what he expected.
Joey asks his mother to cancel plans for his surprise birthday party. After Peggy changes his mind, Joey hints around to Mum that he wishes he had a party. But a misunderstanding has Joey wondering if there's a party or not.
Things get out of hand when a public relations firm is hired to spruce up Joey Barnes' image including, getting a new girlfriend and altering his wardrobe. Joey is compelled to do something about it.
The family takes in a big dog that doesn't like Joey, so Joey gives the animal away, only to find there's a $1,000 reward being offered for the original dog.