Step by Step

A divorced contractor and a widowed beautician decide to marry on a whim, but their respective children resist the idea of becoming a blended family.

After Al is heartbroken from a breakup, Steve Urkel steps in to help lift her spirits.

Carol introduces new house rules to promote peace, but they instead lead to unexpected and chaotic reactions from the other residents.

The newlyweds celebrate their one-month anniversary with a small gathering, but tensions arise due to a gift-related misunderstanding and the unexpected visit of Frank's nephew.

Frank becomes frustrated as J.T. struggles with carpentry, though he finds a more natural fit helping Carol with her hair care routine.

Frank's children look forward to participating in the chaotic Family Games, while Carol's children are content to let them take part.

Frank and Carol renew their vows at Brendan's birthday celebration, bringing a mix of nostalgia and tension to the event.

Dana leaves secretly to attend a concert by her favorite singer at a biker bar.

Carol grows increasingly uneasy during a camping trip in the remote wilderness.

Karen fails to notice an important message on her answering machine, leading to a critical misunderstanding that affects Frank as well.

The Lamberts and Fosters are encouraged to act naturally without considering the cameras, leading to unexpected and unfiltered moments.

J.T. takes Carol's car without permission for a date, only for someone else to take it from him, while Penny's new mortician boyfriend discusses work topics during their meals.

Frank and Carol find themselves trapped in a dumpster while retrieving files Carol previously discarded. Meanwhile, Dana and Karen play a prank involving a UFO on Cody and J.T.

Frank and Carol arrange for a weekend getaway to a peaceful retreat, leaving Dana in charge of the children at home, but things do not go as planned.

Dana successfully completes her driving test, while Frank fails his attempt.

Mark finds himself helping with homework for a classmate named Max, only to discover that Max is actually Maxine, a bully who has been intimidating him.

J.T. and Cody find themselves stepping in as substitutes for two band members who are ill with the flu in Al's all-girl rock band.

Carol balances the challenges of returning to college with her responsibilities as a mother, wife, and beautician, but the stress begins to take a toll on her and those around her.

Dana finds herself increasingly frustrated as Frank's rural mannerisms clash with the refined atmosphere of an exclusive country club, causing tension among the group.

Frank's father, still grieving his late wife, begins a relationship with a woman who closely resembles his former spouse, though she works as a stripper, creating an awkward dynamic for the family.

For his 40th birthday, Frank receives flying lessons from Carol, but the lesson takes a dangerous turn when the instructor becomes unhinged and attempts to crash the plane.

Carol and Karen participate in a beauty pageant held at Frank's Mallard Lodge, only to struggle with the judges' inappropriate and offensive conduct.