Over the years, Pete's brother Mike has managed to call "dibs" on everything worthwhile in the Hickey house. But when Clare declares Steve's perpetually under construction basement "finished", Pete sees his chance and calls "dibs". Mike refuses to give in. He and Pete battle it out and accidentally lock themselves down there. Meanwhile Steve and Clare enjoy some alone time upstairs watching NYPD Blue. Pete and Mike have to figure out a way to resolve their differences or risk staying locked in the basement for the foreseeable future.