The governor and his daughter J.J. have heated arguments over some fundamental issues a result that dad thinks of as the generation gap. But when he needs his daughter to fill in traditionally as the first lady, she comes through beautifully.
J.J. falls big for Hollywood lothario Garrett Spaulding and heads to Hollywood when the actor returns to home. Governor Drinkwater is worried that his daughter is headed for heartbreak.
Governor Drinkwater is proud of his heritage and descent from a fighter in the tribal wars of the past century. But when the news gets out it threatens to derail iimportant Indian legislation and Drinkwater must fix it.
George is afraid of flying but Drinkwater and J.J. try to convince him to work through it. George goes up in a plane not realizing the pilot is upset over breaking up with his girlfriend.
Sara's granddaughter Marcy is visiting and everyone is welcoming. But Marcy sings a protest song at a rally that seems to be directed at Governor Drinkwater which changes everything.
Governor Drinkwater is selected to give a humanitarian award to a man he doesn't care for. At the awards ceremony William can't remember the man's name leading to embarrassment.
An old college friend of Governor Drinkwater comes for a visit and the governor is looking forward to it. But the man is now a South American dictator and that doesn't sit well with J.J.
J.J. is reading a racy novel and Governor Drinkwater picks it up to see what it's about. But the wrong people happen to find out and Drinkwater is the target of their anti-smut campaign.
The governor wants to have a low key weekend at a remote cabin and takes J.J. along. But when the two are snowed in they realize how much they both like the everyday distractions.
J.J. buys her father the governor a beautiful watch as a gift. But when George accidentally finds it he thinks it's to honor his ten years of service with Drinkwater.
The governor thinks George is about to leave his position to take a job with the president. Drinkwater looks around for a replacement and decides George's current girlfriend is perfect which creates a problem.
The governor and his daughter find themselves on opposite sides of a highway construction project. The road is to go through a children's zoo where J.J. works.
Governor Drinkwater's mother Ella is getting remarried and he is happy for her. But a debate arises over the size of the wedding and the governor finds himself caught in the middle.
J.J. agrees to a blind date with reservations but ends up having a wonderful time. But the handsome veterinarian Dr. Livingston hasn't called in a week causing her to worry.
