The Thorns throw a fundraising party, and kill their dog to stop it from barking at guests.

Misunderstandings arise when Sloan entertains a senator's aide in his hotel room while away on business in D.C.

Chad develops a crush on the girl next door.

Ginger goes to a funeral with Sloan, but Toinette tells people who call The Thorns' residence that Ginger went to a funeral for Sloan.

A woman who lives near the Thorns tells them that she's the maid for a reclusive widow, but she's really somebody else.

Ginger pushes her uncle to go out on a date with Mrs. Hamilton.

A rich classmate of Edmund's is ripping him off at school.

The Thorns go to psychotherapy to try to be more friendly people.