Trevor Larcom

Louis desperately tries to scare Jessica on Halloween while she is busy writing a horror novel; Eddie and some of his friends get invited to a high school party at Nicole's house.

Louis encourages the family to make new friends (and promote the restaurant) during a block party celebrating NASCAR, and Eddie tries to win the the neighbourhood kids' respect.

Jessica suspects an employee at the Cattleman's Ranch is an undocumented immigrant; the restaurant serves as the polling station for the 1996 presidential election; Eddie and his friends debate who killed Tupac.

Eddie infects the whole family with head lice and Louis leaves Jessica to deal with it; Eddie backs out of a bet with his teacher but his class suffer the consequences.

Jessica pressures the family to celebrate Chinese New Year to ensure their good fortune; Emery tries to make sure Jessica keeps her temper; Evan and Louis track hate mail.

Evan is uninvited to a birthday party and Jessica may be to blame. Louis and Eddie perfect their secret family recipe for the chilli cook-off.