Alvin and Max grow tired of being roommates; Abby and Howie help Lloyd write a novel.

A giant snow storm traps the Ackermans inside their house; Max has a panic attack and the family takes unusual steps to help him through it.

Max gets a job at the Yogurt Yeti in order to help Alvin with a contest

Abby is frantic preparing for her last school dance, while the boys plan a double date they won't soon forget.

Alvin tries to sell his latest invention with the help of Max. Wendy Chong attempts to recruit Howie as a partner in science.