Grady says goodbye to Fred. Later, Fred pays Grady a visit, helping him out by bringing him his luggage.
Grady is tired of riding the bus and decides that he wants to learn to drive. His family, however, has concerns. After passing his test, he overhears his family talking. To make sure they don't worry, he tells them he didn't take the test and resolves not to drive.
While Ellie greets the guests for Grady's surprise birthday party, Hal keeps the guest of honor occupied at a local bar.
Grady turns sleuth to track down the thief who stole two rolls of quarters from the Grady kitchen.
Hal has a new student in his American history class: his father-in-law Grady.
Grady's scheme of feeding expired parking meters, then asking the car owners for reimbursement, earns him unwanted attention in the news.
Hal and his fellow teachers vote to go on strike.
Grady takes on the government after he fails to receive several social security checks.
Ellie dreams that Grady marries a go-go dancer.
Hal and Ellie have a chance for a second honeymoon after Grady takes the kids away for the weekend.