Michael Blieden

After discovering that most of the family picks up weekly paychecks from Bluth Company even though they don't have jobs, Michael tries to put them all to work.

Things get awkward after Michael dates George-Michael's ethics teacher then learns his son has a crush on her. George Sr. receives a visit from Cindi, a fan of his "Caged Wisdom" tapes.

Carrie is stressed when her work and home life collide. Spence and Danny have a house-warming party to celebrate moving in together.

Doug happily surprises Carrie with a new camera for Christmas. However, her boss gifts her something even better.

Carrie feels disappointed after her colleague receives flowers, which she initially thought were intended for her. Doug attempts to show his romantic side, while Arthur gets called up for jury duty.

When Doug and Carrie are late to a wedding reception five hours away, the couple attempt to find excuses not to go. Meanwhile, Arthur devises a scheme.