Kim's offer of a week full of sex arouses Louie's suspicions of her motives. Louie tries to befriend his black neighbour Walter.
Having led Kim into uncharted sexual terrain, Louie is asked to rekindle the magic - or face the consequences.
Kim tries to turn the tables on a young mugger, but instead ends up forcing Louie into the role of night watchman.
Kim's plans for a July 4th bash are dashed when Louie uses her shopping money to make a dumb impulse purchase.
Concerned about Louie's bad eating habits, Kim puts him on a healthy diet that only aggravates the problem.
With Lucy away, Louie thinks he's in for a weekend of sex with Kim, but a gifting memory lapse derails his plans.
With Walter's help, Louie and Kim look to remedy Lucy's suddenly rude and disruptive behaviour.
Tina's rebellious daughter Shannon walks out of her mother's life - and ends up walking into Louie and Kim's.
Louie goes to a women's college basketball game instead of taking care of his sick daughter, then pays the price by getting a double-DWI with Mike.
Forced to go to church after pawning Lucy off on Ellen, Louie finds an unexpected ear for his gripes in the confessional booth.
Kim gets Louie a raise at the muffler shop, so Louie demonstrates the only control he has left - by quitting.
Kim realises she hates Louie and decides to move out, to the short-term benefit of both.
When the clown that Louie booked for Lucy's birthday party doesn't show, Louie saves the day by dressing up and entertaining the kids. Suddenly, he finds himself with a second job he doesn't want, but his wife needs.