Lois is out of work because of the nurses' strike, so she decides to work as a house-cleaner for the time being. Ginger is embarrassed by her mother's new job, but since she needs the money for the upcoming class trip to New York, she joins her mother in her work and finds it fun.
Meanwhile, Carl and Hoodsey try to train Principal Milty's dog, The Duchess, but only Hoodsey can truly get through to her.
