"Schmotts" is a comedy series that takes place in the fictional universe of Toluca Lakes, California. This tale begins when Stephanie is forced to move out of her apartment and has to move in with her estranged mother...and her obnoxious new stepfather.
After an accident leaves her without a roommate, grad student Stephanie Nurdlin is forced to move back home with her mother...and an obnoxious new stepdad.
When Cheryl receives some disappointing bodybuilding news, Gary and Stephanie have to work together on a plan to cheer her up.
A misunderstanding leads Gary to set up a surprise date for Stephanie: his drinking buddy Dave Eaglerock. Meanwhile, Cheryl debates secretly joining a dating site.
Gary and Stephanie join Cheryl for a company barbecue, but soon Stephanie is hitting it off with a fellow party-goer and Gary is on the verge of hitting the host.
Stephanie surprises Gary with a job interview at her college, giving him one chance to prove them all wrong and join the American workforce.