Malcolm wettet illegal bei Pferderrennen und investiert den Gewinn in ein altes Auto, das ihm bald wichtiger als alles andere wird. Hal entdeckt seine Begabung für Hairstyling und Lois eine Affäre von der Frau ihres Chefs.
When Malcolm spots a roughed up 1967 Cuda in his neighborhood, he instantly falls in love with it and purchases the car. But he gets so caught up in the difficult task of restoring it that he blows off Stevie as well as Reese who needs him for an illegal betting scheme of his. Hal on the other hand, is having success when he stumbles upon his hidden talent -- hairstyling. Lois doesn't have time to worry about Malcolm or Hal, as she is caught up in scandal between Craig and their Lucky Aide boss Fred. Craig says he is taking time off to tutor Fred's wife in golf but Lois finds out he is actually having an affair with her.
Pendant que Reese fait du chantage à un pervers rencontré sur Internet en lui extorquant des informations pour lancer des paris illégaux mais lucratifs, Malcolm dépense l'argent pour choyer la voiture de ses rêves et en oublie ses amis. De son côté, Hal se découvre un talent bien caché, coiffeur, et transforme la maison en institut de beauté. Quant à Lois, en remplaçant Craig, elle découvre sa liaison avec la femme dupatron.
Malcolm acquista un'auto, che in realtà è un rottame: per ogni nuovo pezzo che le monta ce n'è un altro che si rompe.
Hal, per caso, scopre di essere bravissimo a tagliare i capelli e svolge questa professione in casa.
Malcolm usa o dinheiro que ganhou no jogo de apostas ilegais para comprar um carro usado que logo vai consumir sua vida. Hal descobre que tem talento como cabeleireiro e Lois descobre que Craig está tendo um caso com a esposa de seu chefe.
Malcolm compra un auto usado, al que le dedicara mucho dinero. Reese hace apuestas en el Hipódromo. Lois descubre que Craig tiene una aventura con la esposa del gerente y Hal abre una estética.