William and Hester decide to visit France to get a feel for what their life there might be like. With his accountant mind, William weighs the pros and cons of making a move. Somehow, it all turns on a serving of shepherd's pie.
William prepares for his first day of work in France, and Hester faces the prospect of dealing with a French plumber. But just as she starts organizing her new home, an unexpected lunchtime caller throws off her whole afternoon.
Moving out of their home in England proves a trying experience for William. Getting to their new house in France turns out to be just as tough--especially after Hester misplaces their passports and William forgets which side of the road to drive on.
William wins the respect of the locals when he proves adept at the French game of boules. His newly demonstrated skills not only allow him to win the game, but also to secure for Hester the thing she treasures about all else about their life in France.
Misunderstanding French ways lands Hester in a French jail, and misjudging the local speed limit as he drives to her aid lands William next to her. Their only hope is their son-in-law Peter, who has been taking night courses on French law.
Hester agrees to show a group of British house-hunters some local properties, while William struggles with a plumbing problem at his own house. William's difficulties mount when Hester's tour party shows up to use the bathroom.
The Fields break the news to their daughter and son-in-law that they're relocating to France. Now all they have to do is find a place to live, which ends up being more challenging than either expected.