Matthew hires and then fires Christine as his temp secretary. Richard and New Christine struggle with their living arrangements.

Christine thinks she is the popular one when Ritchie is asked to the school dance by the most popular girl in school. Meanwhile, Richard and Matthew find a new apartment together.

Max points out to Christine that she quits anything when it gets too hard (remember when Barb told her the same thing?). Matthew and Richard don't quite see eye to eye when it comes to being roommates.