It's not every family that's brought closer together by divorce, but then again, the Fishers are anything but typical.
An 11-year-old boy's life turns topsy-turvy when his mother and blind father decide to separate in the premiere of this comedy starring J.K. Simmons and Jenna Elfman.
Mel must reveal he's blind to his biggest client. Meanwhile, Henry is mistaken for being blind when he borrows Mel's guide dog, and Joyce is validated as being cool by her grad-school study partner.
The Fisher family begins dating at the same time in the wake of the parents' separation. As Mel and Henry pursue a mother and her daughter, Joyce panics over dating and tags along with Katie at a carnival.
Mel and Joyce clash but learn a lesson about trust while dealing with a parenting decision for the first time since separating. Seeking respite from the family dramas, Henry pressures pal Runyen to allow him to sleep over.
Joyce lands a job at Mel's law firm. Surprisingly, the ex-marrieds work well together, but a feud soon erupts between Joyce and Mel's secretary. Meanwhile, Katie coaches Henry in the rules of romance.
Mel finds marijuana in his daughter's bag, only to discover someone else put it there. Meanwhile, Henry thinks he's going blind as his birthday approaches.
Katie gets her driver's license, only to discover she must shuttle Mel all over town. Meanwhile, Joyce struggles to fit in with her study-group classmates, so she uses Henry to connect with them.
Mel seeks a plus-one for a big charity event. Meanwhile, Katie plans a secret party at her father's apartment, and Joyce intervenes when Runyen is no longer allowed to hang out with Henry.
Mel suspects Henry is becoming a slacker, so he takes the youngster to work to show him professional success. Meanwhile, Joyce and Katie stand up for themselves, leading to red-faced encounters in a furniture store.
Katie has big plans with her boyfriend, putting Joyce in a difficult position. Meanwhile, Mel tries to have a first date with Allison and sets out to prepare dinner for her, but he doesn't know how to cook; Henry realizes he can get away with anything with both parents distracted.
Family secrets are the theme when Mel tries to mend his back problems by stealthily taking baths at Joyce's abode. Also: Joyce hides that she wants a different career; Katie secretly works at a yogurt shop; and Henry covertly prepares to battle a bully.
Joyce's sister unexpectedly arrives, impacting the Fisher family and frustrating Mel. Meanwhile, Runyen convinces Henry that he's spending too much time with Jenny.
Mel and Joyce take the children on a family vacation just as their divorce is about to become official. Henry's crush tags along on the getaway, which prompts him to try to overcome his fear of horses.
