Comic Kevin Meaney plays Uncle Buck, A diamond in the rough who hopes to keep custody of his late brother's three kids despite his lack of polish - and the kids disapproving gem of a grandmother.

Buck rings up a no-sale with salesperson Tia when he checks out the boss who promoted her just after one day on the job.

Art Carney plays Buck's old friend Pete, a con artist fresh out of prison and lok for a place to hang his hat until he can sniff out his next ""buisness opportunity"".

As guest announcer for the Chicago Cubs, Buck calls 'em as he sees 'em, and he sees 'em bat out of turn.

Buck makes an agreement with Tia, If he can't earn a diploma then she may quite school and pursue her modeling career.

Buck has to consider the kids, when he starts thinking about marrying his flight-attendant girlfriend.

In order to escape reprimand for her grades, Tia decides to set Buck up with her teacher.

When Grandma's house catches fire she has everyone concerned, not because of the loss, but because of her reaction. She starts handing out gifts and planning a Cruise.

Julie helps tutor Tia in algebra , but what Tia teaches Julie lands them both in jail.

Buck gets the short end of the stick when he makes a foolish bet.

Just about everyone expects disaster when Buck takes over the role of ""Blueball Mom"" from Mrs. Hogboom to entertain Mazy's friends.

Buck goes on an overnight fishing trip and leaves Tia in charge.

Buck hires a clean cut teenager to act like a scuzzball, so that Tia will want to date him. Buck hopes to get Tia interested in clean cut guys by using reversal psychology.

Buck tries to convince Tia to go to college, but Tia wants to pursue her modeling career.

Tia gets angry with Buck and decides she wants to live with Grandma.

Buck causes a scene at a Basketball game.

Maizy takes up playing an instrument for school.

Tia gets a chance to star in a commercial.

Grandma gets depressed as her birthday approaches.

Buck ends up in a cast after a klutzy accident.

Tia makes Buck believe her new date is a clean cut kid - not a ruffian.

The kids get kicked out of the movie theatre.