On a trip to the mall, Tina is mistaken for someone's girlfriend, Gene and Louise are turned loose on motorized animals, Linda disrupts a book reading and Bob shops for acceptable pants.
Bob and Louise host an exclusive screening of a "Hawk and Chick" movie at the restaurant, but the actor who plays Hawk throws a wrench into their plans for mysterious reasons.
Linda works a temp job at the post office to make extra money for the holidays; Bob and Tina get stuck at home with Linda's family; Gene and Louise try to find the perfect gift for Tina.
Louise must confront her fear of pooping in public on an overnight school trip to the aquarium; Linda enlists the rest of the family to make a video for her parents' anniversary.
Linda ends up on the trail of a legendary local singer while showing Tina what's great about their town; Teddy asks Bob for help arguing with a sports radio host.