The high jinx of family entanglement overcomes mild mannered Richard, "Richie," after surviving a bad marriage and divorce. When "Richie" loses his apartment he returns to his disfunctionate, but affectionate family and is begrudgingly tossed back into life. Living with the family he grew up with, the house yields adventure and treasures that lead to riches and a second chance at love with the lively librarian, Ann.