As Tattie's impending nuptials to Tommy Austin grow closer, Grace grows desperate to scare him off. The Rayburns are enamored with their new color television set.
When Tattie hires the Rayburns to reupholster a chair, Evelyn ends up designing a whole living room set for her. Meanwhile, Hannah is terrified after she sees The Birds against her mother's wishes.
When Walker is caught sneaking out at his boarding school, Tattie assumes it's because of a girl. Grace and Hannah follow Walker to a jazz club, where they find him playing in a band.
When Heschie gets a new job working overnights, the family realizes how much they need him around. Tattie doesn't want to admit that she needs glasses. Evelyn decides she wants to travel to help get business for the factory.
When Heschie thwarts a couple of burglars when they attempt to rob the factory, he becomes a local hero. Meanwhile, Hannah stresses on finding the perfect birthday present for her father
When the girls' school competes in a science fair with the boys' school, it becomes a battle of the sexes. Tommy Austin teaches Tattie about buying a car.
Hannah is upset when her favorite nun is leaving school. David makes a new friend in Tommy Austin and strikes up a business deal. Tattie sees a psychiatrist.
Tattie attempts to quit smoking. Grandma Ida makes changes to the cuisine served at the Rayburn home following a visit to the doctor. Hannah struggles with her mother being away for a business trip.
When the Rayburns try to make an important business deal with another family, Hannah attempts to befriend their bratty daughter. Tattie goes to a costume ball.