Joe and Sons

Blue collar worker Joe Vitale, a widower, has his hands full with two growing sons and an odd assortment of concerned friends, family and neighbors. A theological crisis begins the season, as the older boy declares his doubt in the existence of God.

Joe is enraged when he discovers that his 12-year-old son's biology book contains an explicit section on sex education.

The promise of romance has Joe in a fever of anticipation as he prepares for a reunion with the bombshell of his high school class.

Joe worries when he learns that Mark is dating the daughter of wild Flora (Dimitra Arliss), a woman who had a dubious reputation in high school.

During a pandemonium-filled morning, Joe must choose between attending an annual boat ride with Gus or chauffeuring his kids around the city.

Josephine plays matchmaker, arranging a blind date between Joe and a widow who inherited a garbage-truck company from her husband.

Joe willingly agrees to take Uncle Charlie after the sprightly old codger runs away from a retirement home.

Gus is suing the city of Hoboken for $2,000,000 for "bodily injuries and mental anguish" he suffered while riding a bus that collided with a car.

Nick claims to be studying ballet for cultural enrichment, but his Aunt Josephine is beginning to worry about her nephew's masculinity.

A house plant left by Mark's long-haired friend is making Joe nervous; he's sure it's marijuana.

Nick, who has taken great pains to hide his bed-wetting from the others, finds himself the object of much concern when his secret is discovered.

Gus fears for his life after running out of a crap game without paying up his losses.

Joe is trapped into holding a wake at his house for Gus's lately departed friend even though he never even knew the guy.