Bridget is ecstatic when the cheerleading squad has an opening for a new member. But after telling Kerry that she is not cut out to be a cheerleader, Bridget is completely dumbfounded when her sister tries out and is chosen for the team. Meanwhile, Paul tries in vain to wean Rory off video games and introduce him to the world of books.

In an effort to win back the love and respect that his daughters used to show him when they were young, Paul turns to a parenting book for some quick advice. But when Bridget and Kerry discover Paul's teaching tool, they try to use it to their advantage to get their father to let them go to a rock festival.

Bridget va ad una festa che però viene interrotta dalla polizia. Paul è costretto ad andare a prendere la figlia per portarla a casa. Sebbene conosca il significato di essere padre, Paul non si sospetta certo che la bella Bridget, 16 anni, è la ragazza più popolare della scuola e che cambia fidanzato ogni settimana. Impensabile anche credere che Kerry, 15 anni, pur essendo intelligente e carina, abbia poca fiducia in se stessa e che cerchi di nascondere questa insicurezza nel sarcasmo. Ma forse gli resta l'ultimo nato, il "maschio" di casa Rory, 13 anni, che per ora sembra l'unico con un briciolo di "normalità" in testa.

Bridget decides to make a move on her tutor but discovers that he may have his sights set on her debate team opponent. Meanwhile, after accidentally setting fire to C.J.'s van, Jim is not-so-thrilled when Cate forces him to share his basement room with him.

After Bridget is turned down for a role in a sports car commercial, Jim discovers that the head of the modeling agency who rejected her is an old flame. When he tries to persuade her to reconsider his granddaughter, Jim soon finds himself reminiscing over old times. Kerry and Rory discover a secret about C.J.'s past modeling experiences.

Officially a full-time teacher, C.J. is overjoyed to finally get access to the teachers' lounge. But he soon finds himself being bullied out of the room by the school's overzealous Home Ec instructor. Rory wants to impress a girl, so Bridget and Kerry take it upon themselves to give him a full-fledged makeover.