Paul Buchman is a film director who has recently married his partner, Jamie Stempel, in New York City. Together, the two struggle against each other, along with their family and friends.
In season four, the Buchmans decide to have a child. They also struggle with their dog, particularly after they both acknowledge the fact that they don't have any time to walk the dog.
In the sixth season of the series, the couple Paul and Jamie return with their newborn Mabel, and with her, they both experience the difficulties and torments of motherhood and parenthood and learn how to take care of the child.
In the eighth season, Paul and Jamie think about their lives after their daughter grows up and goes to college. What will their lives be like?