It's Red's birthday but for him, nothing is going right. Starting off with the roof falling in that morning. As a gift, Bob and Midge bring Red and Kitty out to eat but Bob and Midge have seperate dates. Meanwhile, Eric is upset with Donna for talking to Hyde about her problems and not him.

Mike celebrates his five-year anniversary working for the mayor by taking Caitlin and going on a joyride with the mayor's '66 Mustang. Nikki and Carter accuse each other of being vain when City Hall ID photos are taken. The mayor wants to rekindle his romance with Janelle. Caitlin's busy schedule forces James back to speechwriting; he hires Deidre to be Mike's new secretary.

Tonight, the first of a two part interview with Senator Bob Dole.

Betty tells Armando that the computer problem has a quick solution, he confronts the technician who promises to deliver it in 15 minutes. Finally, Armando announces that the report is ready and there is no need to postpone the meeting.