Laurie again has a tough choice to make between her personal and professional life. Should she accept a patient's invitation to a Halloween party, or escort her own son trick-or-treating?

When their son's first report card from school is disappointing, Laurie and Jeff decide that they must do something more to encourage Leo's interest in his education.

Flu strikes the entire Hill family, but it turns out to be something of a blessing when it gives them a break from the stress they've all been under.