John Rubano

Jim's fiftieth birthday is just around the corner, but the curmudgeon is in no mood to celebrate. However, Cheryl has planned a big surprise party for her husband, and Jim tries to sabotage the celebration with Andy's help.

Cheryl thinks she is attending a tasteful lingerie party, but is shocked to find the hostess selling sex toys.

Confident Jim is mortified when he loses the annual hot-dog-eating championship to a petite woman. To make matters worse, the woman then agrees to go on a date with Andy.

Cheryl wants to go to the opera after a long time, but is rebuffed by Jim, a culture vulture. Instead, he introduces his wife to an elderly widower, a big opera fan, so they can go together.

Cheryl urges Jim to behave himself on St Patrick's Day so she will secure appointment on the church committee.

Jim accidentally injures the priest on the day of Dana's wedding and has to race the clock to find a replacement.