When an heir to a beer company moves into the neighborhood, Bill has found a new best friend, but when Judy gets fed up she makes Bill choose between them. Meanwhile, Tina confounds Lauren by copying her outfits every day.

After scolding Bill and Kyle for their childish behavior, Judy is forced to swallow her pride and ask Kyle for help when she makes an irresponsible mistake.

Brian and Lauren scheme to avoid Christmas chores and family togetherness, but when their plan works, they're not as happy as they thought they'd be.

Since Perry won't come home to help redecorate, Linda helps Kyle redecorate his place, and some of her choices irk Bill and Judy. Meanwhile, Linda's marriage becomes the subject of Brian and Lauren's wager.