Chip manages to outwit the machine age when a computer is used to select partners for a school picnic.
Mr. French, Cissy, Buffy and Jody decide to give Bill some time alone for the weekend. Unfortunately, while they are away, a barrage of neighbors stop by, disrupting Bill's relaxation, peace and quiet.
When the twins find out that Mr French's birthday is approaching, they ask Cissy to help them set up a birthday party for Mr French.
Dodie uses the house as a rehearsal studio for her music group.
Barbara employs her considerable store of diplomacy in an effort to gain acceptance from Steve's all-male family.
