Mike promises Fred he will take him to see Big Bird, but he forgets to buy the tickets. Stan has to hatch a plan to get them in.

John Goodman guest stars as Captain Stan Hamel, an old Air Force buddy of Mike's. When Stan arrives at the Weber household feeling responsible for the death of a friend, he is unwilling to talk about his grief and instead looks to booze and partying for relief. Finally, Stan lets Mike help him with his pain and turns to God for strength and forgiveness. The episode also sees Andy getting his comeuppance (Finally!) for all his cheeky remarks. After making repeated jokes at Captain Stan's expense, Stan picks up Andy and throws him on the couch. He then comes around and holds Andy's arms down as Mike comes in and proceeds to tickle Andy silly as Andy laughs and begs for mercy!

Reverend Mike must decide whether to keep a professional obligation that conflicts with his promise to celebrate daughter Meredith's birthday. Meanwhile, Al Borland from ""Home Improvement"" repairs the damage that a well-intentioned Tim Taylor created at Mike's church.

Mike once again has to deal with Bridgette, and answer question about his choir.

Mike has his hands full with a new assistant minister, Todd Tucker, who counsels parishioners a bit too strictly by the Book for Mike's tastes. Also, a feisty, temporary-hire secretary with a lack of faith takes on the challenge of the church financial records. And if this weren't enough for any man, even a man of the cloth, to handle, Mike's pride and joy -- his vintage Harley Davidson motorcycle -- is stolen.

Mike must spend a long time with a wealthy benefactor, leaving him with no time to deal with any others.

Mike invites Christine for dinner, but creates a problem as the jealous support group Mike usually leads turns up alone with Todd.

Mike and Todd are both being considered for the position of the official Priest of the Detroit Tiger, and they become extremely competitive.

When Bridgette interviews Mike, he reveals off-the-record details about his personal, passionate ""urges."" However, when the story ends up on-the-record, several female members of the congregation begin to find him irresistible. As if his professional woes were not enough, back at home Mike discovers his prized Elvis snow globe is broken, and none of his children will confess to the crime.

Todd disapproves of Mike and his participation in the pagan festival Halloween.

After much lobbying from Todd, Mike gives him the chance to do his first sermon, but they meet resistance from unexpected quarter, meanwhile Mike's fooling around starts to embarrass Kenny.

A new housekeeper comes to work for the Webers. The children just love her, but she causes a problem for Mike with her unconventional views about food.

Glenda asks Mike to let her pregnant friend to stay at his place for a while; however, it has the effect of starting a rumor about Mike being the real father of the baby.

Mike must deal with a man, who has left his wife at the altar, while at the time he is feeling for his dead wife. In the attic Meredith finds memorabilia from her parents' wedding which upsets Mike.

Mike has to save a man from committing suicide on Christmas Eve.

Mike's father comes to see him and announces that he is getting married.