J.D.'s ne'er-do-well brother (Tom Cavanagh) hits it off with Elliot.
When a handsome bachelor moves in next door, Rob and Laura become matchmakers.
Chip's school assignment is to write a paper about his mother. Since his mother is dead, he decides to write about Bub, the closest thing he has to a mother.
Barbara's (Beverly Garland) bubbly personality becomes embarrassing for Steve (Fred MacMurray).
Maude is depressed on her birthday, and is surprised by the party Walter throws for her. All Maude wants is for Walter to stay with her instead of going to talk with the men. Walter forgets his promise and Maude leaves her own party.