Ben, a dentist and Susan, the worst cook in the world, are certainly loving, caring parents who just have a problem showing it. Ben seems to be confused as to how much time and money his kids demand from him. Susan has to juggle motherhood, a career and a husband, and does not have enough time to manage everything including improving her cooking skills. Nick is always working on his next hair-brained scheme to keep him amused. Janey, like any normal teenage daughter, feels that her parents are seriously embarrassing, while Michael keeps his head in his books to get away from the noise.