A Plot: Inspired by action films of the 80's, especially Arnold Schwarzenegger's Commando, Adam convinces Murray to fund his own action movie, Recipe for Death, which will require $80 worth of gear to spice things up. Adam and his dad bond over the experience, but Murray starts to take his "producer" role a bit too seriously and wants to make changes.
B Plot: Erica sees Lainey in a new sweater dress, and wants one of her own. She convinces Beverly to take her to the mall by calling it a "shopping experience" they can both enjoy, with the ulterior motive of making a detour to the hip new clothing store Benetton. When they arrive, Beverly notices that the Gimbels department store is closing, which distracts her.
- Amateur Film-Making Plot: Adam makes his own action movie, Recipe for Death.
- Executive Meddling: In-Universe when Murray starts making changes to Adam's script.
- This Is Going to Be Huge: When Beverly found out Gimbles was going out of business, she compares it to various other "huge" businesses that the audience knows are doomed to fail.Beverly: Gimbles is the biggest shopping chain in America! That's like saying Blockbuster Video shut down, or B. Dalton Books, or Circuit City. It's impossible!
