Samantha expects things her way. It's Samantha's Law. When she dismisses her previous housemaid, she sees no reason why her useless brother-in-law can't fill the role. Samantha offers her sister the opportunity to live rent-free at her massive home, and to give her sister's husband a job. She's vague about the role, but Suzanne goes along with her plans as it will ease their money and rental woes. Suzanne's husband, John, is less sure it's a good idea; he knows Samantha's ways only too well.

They move in with Samantha, despite his concerns. He soon finds out there is only one law in Samantha's house, and that's Samantha's Law. Samantha's Law says he will be her housemaid.