The Weavers plan to skip Thanksgiving but soon find themselves hosting dinner for Marty's parents, the Bird-Kersees and Jackie's two homicidal sisters, one of whom is male.
The Zabvronians learn about death when Hidden Hills' resident gardener dies, and the Weavers learn about reanimation when the Zabvronians bring him back to life.
At the school dance Reggie attempts to win over Amber, Debbie tries to recapture the magic of her first encounter with Marty, and Jackie hopes to be romanced by Larry.
Amber takes a driver's ed class which is helmed by a thoroughly self-involved teacher. Meanwhile Larry and Jackie decide they want to learn how to drive too.
The Zabvronians decide to mount a spontaneous musical number which culminates with Dick falling into an open well. Meanwhile the Weaver children take a holiday from rules and Reggie realizes he still has feelings for Amber.
Jackie and Debbie enter into a purse-making venture. Meanwhile, Larry takes command of Abby's Sunshine Scouts troupe, Jeremy tries to win Amber back, Marty and Max bond working on puzzles, and Giselle becomes jealous of Amber.
The Weavers take the Bird-Kersees to Atlantic City. Meanwhile, Dick's grandfather contacts him with plans to return the Zabvronian community to their home planet.