John helps Syd cope with fears of losing her surgical skills for good, while Joanie supports Burt as he goes under the knife to cure his impotence; Robbie finds living quarters for Andi, who's facing arson charges for torching the game-show set; and Jim tames a pesky parrot.

Syd catches John with another woman; Jim treats an abused school mascot; Joanie and Burt face more intimacy problems; and Robbie helps Andi defend herself from a deceitful Chuck Chance.

At Thanksgiving, Syd deals with John's rich, meddlesome mother and takes in a lost immigrant girl. Meanwhile, Joanie learns she's pregnant and dreads Burt's reaction; and Robbie helps a homeless musician.