In this episode, the family faces severe financial struggles after the father is fired and the mother loses her job, while their eldest son is blacklisted in business. The mother refuses to let the children eat eggs meant for sale to fund tutoring for Jacob, who is viewed as a jinx. Despite the bleak circumstances, Sophie insists that their lucky husband, Charlie, is the family's key to turning things around. Various family members plan actions to harness Charlie's supposed luck, hoping to reverse their misfortunes. The episode ends with the family depending on Charlie's luck but uncertain if it will save them.