As his 60th birthday approaches, Jim reluctantly considers early retirement. In another plotline, Joanie grooms dog-lover Doug for a career as a pet-food executive.

A pregnant patient's mysterious case waylays Syd's plans for a romantic reunion. Doug's business career takes off, thanks to Joanie.

Lonely widower Jim takes a shot at romance with Syd's shutterbug pal from California; Robbie has a run-in with an alcoholic game-show host.