I Have This Friend Who...

S1, E31: Gidget and Toby Whitley would really have a wonderful time together if Toby's father, Professor Mel Whitley didn't insist on turning their dates into threesomes. When Toby forbids Gidget from discussing the problem with Russ, she goes to John for advice. When Gidget begins with "I have this friend who..." John concludes that Gidget is talking about her own relationship with Russ. Deciding that Russ is working twenty-four hours a day to be a pal to Gidget, John asks Russ' help in an experiment he is conducting in his lab every night. This does not improve the situation at all, since it even stops Mel from playing cards with Russ. When Gidget finally explains her problem to Russ, they realize they have been victims of John's error. Russ finds the solution by explaining to Mel the difference between being a father and a pal, when a pal is definitely not needed. John is hurt when Russ lets him know he wouldn't seek his advice for anything, but Gidget and Toby finally become a happy twosome.