Tom learns the importance of family relationships when David (Mark Hamill) moves out.

Mary's pregnant friend is against marriage; Susan takes a ski trip with a man.

While Tom is acting as editor in chief, the printers go on strike.

Tommy's date stands him up; David and Tom cancel an annual duck hunt.

Tom forbids David to bring his date, an older woman and Dr Maxwell's political opponent, to an anniversary party.

The whole family is quarantined together after Mary's boyfriend comes down with a mysterious ailment.