Larry, Darryl, and Darryl decide to adopt a child, but when the only one the adoption agency will give them is a 17-year old, they try to cram a lifetime of parenting into one month.
A vindictive critic in the local newspaper targets Dick's performance on Vermont Today, while Larry, Darryl, and Darryl create a sensation when they find a pancake that looks like Paul Anka's head.
Dissatisfied with his life as a handyman, George quits to become a used car salesman. Meanwhile, Michael and Stephanie build a "Snow Steph" on the Stratford's front lawn but are horrified when it begins to melt.
George spots the Great White Buck, which legend says brings luck to the town, but disaster strikes when Dick kills it with his car. Meanwhile, a persistent guest pursues Stephanie.
Dick and Michael attend a conference in New Orleans in order to sell Vermont Today into syndication, and an executive wants to buy it, provided Michael sleeps with her.
As the Stratford awaits its 5000th customer, Dick is thrilled to learn he'll be working with a famous illustrator on his next book, but when he meets her, he can't stand her.
Michael takes over as producer of WPIV's nightly news, but his new informed outlook on life drives a wedge between him and Stephanie. Meanwhile, George announces he has given up on being a Red Sox fan.