Mookie Barker

Doug doesn't undergo an exam that could have meant a promotion, and takes a job as a bartender in response to Carrie's being upset.

Doug's Halloween decorations send Arthur to hospital. Deacon doesn't like Kirby's choice of a Halloween costume.

Doug and Carrie must hire an exterminator when their sheets become infested with bugs. Meanwhile, Spence and Danny fail to see eye-to-eye over plans for a vacation.

Doug organises a reunion for his high school football team, but he becomes angry when he learns his teammate, Tom, who is in a wheelchair, is being lauded for his championship winning block.

Trying to impress the neighbours, Doug winds up adopting their dog, but quickly regrets doing so. Meanwhile, Arthur tries to help Danny with his gambling problem.

Deacon's son, Major, is left traumatised after Doug reads him a scary bedtime story. Doug does his best to win the boy's love back.