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Janet thinks Michael plans to golf on their anniversary, but he arranges to have Brian McKnight sing for them at a surprise ceremony to renew their vows.

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After getting his driver's license, Jr. buys a clunker instead of the practical car Michael picked out for him.

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Michael bowls against his archenemy Stu Tyler (Larry Miller); Trekkies at the bowling alley believe Claire is a Romulan queen.

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An encounter with Michael's ex-girlfriend prompts Janet to get a makeover; on a dare, Junior tries to steal a bra from the girls' locker room.

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After the children tease him about getting old, Michael pretends to injure his back playing Twister so they will have to cater to his every whim.

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Janet and Michael are astounded when their often dim-witted son shines on an IQ test, ranking him as a genius.

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Michael seeks advice from Junior on how to handle Janet's office persona; the cast re-enacts scenes from the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

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Michael steps in to save Kady's soccer team from Janet's overbearing coaching style.

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Junior asks Michael for boxing lessons so he can protect his sister's honor.

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Michael's parents come to visit him, but he is worried about the way they treat each other and how it reflects on his own children; after a disastrous attempt to fix things, Michael and Jay decide to let things the way they are.

Failure to Communicate

Michael agrees to let Claire go on her first date with Tony, but only on condition that it is a double date with Janet and himself.

Double Date

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Michael is left in charge of the house when Janet leaves to tend to her sick mother, and must contend with multiple problems.

S2 E1 | Mom's Away