When Tom travels out of town for his first bowling tournament, he has the rough realization that his bowling idols are now his rivals. Also, Helen comes to help Jen at home and work while Tom's away, but she gets into an argument with Jen's boss, putting her daughter-in-law's job in jeopardy.

Tom worries about his mom's safety after she gets stuck in a laundry basket.

When Pete's mother, Helen, agrees to a date with Archie – 10 years after he initially asked her out – Pete and his wife, Jen, reluctantly attend a very awkward double date with them to help ease Helen's nerves.