Doug starts to strut his stuff when he thinks a pretty waitress likes him.
The vice principal and a child psychologist are concerned that Buffy and Jody only spend time with each other instead of playing with the other children, and state that it would be better for them to spend less time together.
Emily helps organize a children's summer camp, then tries to persuade Bob to be one of the counselors.
When Punky (Soleil Moon Frye) experiences intense stomach pain just before a big vacation, Henry (George Gaynes) takes her to the hospital, where Punky learns she must have her appendix removed; but Punky is so scared of the surgery she tries to run away.
Mel's mother, Carrie (Martha Raye), buys the apartment building Mel (Vic Tayback) lives in and seeks a $50 rent increase. When Mel refuses to pay it, he finds himself evicted.