Alan has a garage sale after his wife calls him a hoarder, and Carter recruits Bob Saget to help in the series premiere of this show that blends reality TV and sitcom elements to spotlight the everyday lives of Alan Thicke and his family.
Alan hurts Tanya's feelings during their anniversary dinner, so he tries to make things right, but problems arise; Carter regrets following his dad's dating advice.
Alan and Carter visit Robin while he's touring so that Carter can see the unglamorous side of fame; Tanya cares for a homeless animal, and she soon realizes she underestimated the difficulty of the challenge.
After his agent approaches him about rebooting the Growing Pains franchise as a parenting manual, Alan decides the best way to make that happen is to get the old cast back together and film them….without telling them they’re being filmed.
Alan’s approached about being the new “spokestud” for a male enhancement pill, something he’s quick to dismiss – until he finds out his rival is up for the same job. It’s up to Tanya to remind Alan that private parts are private for a reason.
Alan’s ego goes orbital after he’s inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame, forcing Tanya to teach him a brutal lesson in humility.
Alan faces a major dilemma when the annual charity hockey tournament he and Carter never miss falls on the same weekend as Tanya’s 20th high school reunion. America’s favorite dad is forced to reassess his priorities, and quickly realizes the biggest challenge in being a husband and father is when you can’t be both at the same time.
Alan agrees to let Carter throw a house party, a decision he regrets once he learns of Carter’s “unique” interpretation of Alan’s rules.
The family go on a vacation, and Alan's planned activities don't give others the freedom they crave.
Troubles in Tanya's family leave her feeling depressed, prompting Alan to come up with a way to cheer her up.
Alan tries to get Carter interested in attending his alma mater; Tanya considers having a baby.
Alan and Tanya come to an important realization about marriage, as they attempt to spend more time together.
Alan and Tanya talk babies. Well, at least they try to, but the arrival of an incompetent intern proves distracting.