When Stephanie and Charlie learn that Gabby has had a secret boyfriend, they meet him, finding him to be a bad influence.

Stephanie feels expendable on Halloween when the kids make their own plans. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to maintain his record for having the best decorated house in the neighborhood.

Aaron lands in hot water with his teacher, whom he calls a doofus-a word he heard Stephanie utter. Meanwhile, James uses Charlie in his plan to get out of doing his history homework.