Archie struggles to cope with the death of his beloved wife, Edith. A month earlier, Edith had suffered a fatal stroke in her sleep. A stunned Archie rebuffs efforts from his friends to help him grieve.

Archie's refusal to grieve over Edith's sudden death continues to take its toll on his friends and family ... until one day he happens to go into their bedroom and sees Edith's slippers.

With the house full of memories of his dearly departed dingbat, Archie considers selling.

Archie hires Ellen Canby, sister of his next door neighbor, as his new housekeeper.

A pushy new waitress encourages everyone to go on strike until Archie agrees to unionize.

Veronica begins a whirlwind romance with the local health inspector, a man young enough to be her son.

When Murray and his ex-wife rekindle their relationship, she plans to turn the restaurant into an English pub. Murray soon realizes why they split up in the first place.

Archie reluctantly agrees to chaperone Stephanie's girl's club on a camping trip.

Archie slugs the president of his lodge in defense of Mrs. Canby. Barney convinces Archie to write an apology to smooth things out. Archie agrees to, until Mrs. Canby reveals a painful memory from her past, which makes Archie reevaluate his own prejudices and see what is truly the right thing to do. Written by Anonymous

Stephanie's wealthy grandmother appears and sues Archie for custody.

Archie fights for, and wins, legal custody of Stephanie.

Barney gets carried away and in hot water when he hits a lucky streak betting on the horses.

Murray walks out when he feels he isn't given an equal say in the business.

Archie and Murray go to a restaurant convention with hilarious results.

Stephanie fails her school science project, despite everyone's best efforts to help her out.

When Veronica's drinking gets out of control and even interferes with her work, Archie must take drastic measures.

Stephanie's temple is the latest in a string of vandalisms, leading a frightened Archie to withdraw her.