Ted, who loves his job, runs the research and development department at Veridian Technologies. He is shocked when the company cryogenically freezes one of the scientists in his department.

Veronica worries about legal problems after Phil suffers problems after the cryogenic experiment. Phil and Lem try to create meatless beef.

When Ted's nanny calls in sick, he is forced to take his daughter Rose to work where Veronica bonds with her. Meanwhile, Ted learns where he stands with Linda when her ex-boyfriend arrives in town.

A new security system creates racial problems.

Linda is given some experimental drugs that has some unusual side effects.

Ted erases himself as an employee from the company computer.

After a survey reveals that the staff is unhappy, Veronica trys to improve their morale.

Ted needs something to occupy his nights while Rose is out of town. He ends up joining Phil and Lem's Medieval Fight Club, but soon starts taking over. Meanwhile, Linda tries being Veronica's friend but soon discovers her boss starts taking over her life.

When Veronica, Linda, and Ted end up having to share offices, tensions grow between them. Meanwhile, Lem finds himself in close proximity to a new attractive co-worker and Phil works to find a solution to an acid leak.

Linda becomes a scapegoat when Veridian is sued over a perfume that causes hornets to attack people. Elsewhere, the depositions for the case affect Phil's friendship with Lem.

A shocking piece of news impacts the rivalry between Veronica and her father, who is the CEO of another big company. Elsewhere, Ted thinks Phil and Lem's potential cure for baldness will impress his hard-to-please dad.

Ted creates a phony project for Linda after she hears that Veridian is going green, which becomes problematic when other staffers want to join the cause.

Veronica's secret life is accidentally exposed by a Veridian invention. Meanwhile, Linda decides to play matchmaker for Ted.