When Riley and Chloe have no money for a concert they're dying to go to, Larry surprises them by buying three tickets! But when school fundraiser money goes missing, Larry is the immediate suspect.
Riley and Chloe snag Teddi and Manuelo for Career Day at school to take the place of their parents, who would have been embarrassing. Meanwhile, Macy's simple oversight of Manuelo in a family picture makes him so upset that he quits.
While the Carlsons search for Manuelo throughout Malibu, Larry finds him...as the new chef at Neptune's Net! But Manuelo makes Larry keep this tricky secret from the girls.
Teddi's craving for onion rings makes her quit modeling altogether! Meanwhile, the girls' debate project puts them on different sides of some very serious issues.
Larry accidentally deletes Macy's tax returns...but upon apologizing, finds himself helplessly in love with her! While Macy tries to break up with Larry nicely, Jake has to fend off affections from Miss Westmore, the girls' teacher.
When Riley and Chloe realize that they like different schools at the college fair, they try a trial separation. But with the girls apart, life is difficult for everybody!
When Travis gets detention at school, Chloe tries desperately to get in trouble, too. Anything to spend time with him! But Chloe's plan turns awkward when everyone else gets in trouble but her.