
In this comedy, married New York couple Paul and Jamie Buchman (Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt) share their lives and offer wit and wisdom about relationships. Paul is a documentary filmmaker and Jamie works as a public relations specialist. Together, they grow and mature as they learn the art of staying married and loving it. Along for the ride is their ever-tolerant dog, Murray; Jamie's best friend, Fran; Jamie's sister, Lisa; and Paul's cousin, Ira. Playing recurring characters on the series are veteran actors including Lisa Kudrow and Hank Azaria.
Jamie is reluctant to stop breast-feeding Mabel, despite Paul's urgings; Jamie's mother, Theresa, dates a younger man.
Jamie's (Helen Hunt) first lover (guest star Nathan Lane) invites Paul (Paul Reiser) to speak to his class; Ira (John Pankow) helps a woman (guest star Melinda McGraw) with funeral plans.
Jamie convinces Paul to take separate flights to Los Angeles, then Paul decides to bring Mabel with him.
Paul and Jamie decide to see a new marriage therapist; Paul's mother gets obsessive about her new job.