What I Like About You

After waking up to find a wedding ring on her finger, Val (series star JENNIE GARTH) is surprised to learn that she has married her old boss, Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE - "Rock Me Baby," "Veronica's Closet"), during a wild night in Atlantic City. Meanwhile, Holly (series star AMANDA BYNES) is determined to tell Vince (series star NICK ZANO) that she loves him and hides out in the back of his car as he travels to Florida, but she is heartbroken when she realizes she may have lost him forever.

With Holly and Vince now officially a couple, Holly is determined to make the relationship work even though they must spend a few months apart while he is in Florida. Meanwhile, Val and Lauren devise a plan to force Val's new husband, Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE), to move out of her apartment so they can end their quickie marriage.

Holly and Vince have their first fight when Vince takes Gary to a basketball game instead of her. Holly feels that she and Vince should attend sporting events, plays and other events together, though she quickly realizes this idea may not be for the best. Meanwhile, Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE) still refuses to sign the annulment papers, but his persistence may be winning Val over.

Holly is sworn to secrecy when Tina confides that she may have romantic feelings for Gary. Likewise, Vince is sworn to secrecy when Gary confides that he may have feelings for Tina. When Holly tells Tina's secret to Vince, it causes trouble among the friendly foursome. Meanwhile, Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE) convinces Val to go on a double date with Lauren and one of his fireman buddies, causing Val to see Vic in a new light.

Val tries to convince Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE) that their marriage is meaningless by going out on a date with Charlie (recurring guest star JASON PRIESTLEY - "Beverly Hills 90210"), a customer in the bakery. Although Charlie quickly becomes obsessed with Val, the date causes Val's feelings for Vic to deepen. Meanwhile, Holly demands that Vince delete the phone numbers of all the girls in his cell phone, resulting in an argument that involves Gary and Tina.

Holly and Vince go to the country for a romantic weekend, and Holly decides she is ready for the next step in their relationship. Upon learning of Holly's desires, Vince feels immense pressure and has second thoughts. Meanwhile, Val is content with spending a quiet night at home, but when she ends up in an interesting situation with Charlie (recurring guest star JASON PRIESTLEY - "Beverly Hills 90210"), she calls Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE) for support and protection.

When Holly and Val's father, Jack (BARRY BOSTWICK - "Spin City"), drops in for a visit, the girls do their best to impress him. However, during a nice dinner, Holly and Val accidentally catch their father in a compromising position with his business partner. With all the Tyler family secrets out in the open, the group enjoys a nice evening together.

It's jazz night at the bakery that Val owns, and she finally asks Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE) to be her date for the party. Although he initially agrees to the date, things go awry when he shows up with annulment papers. But the signing is delayed when Lauren spills champagne on the documents. Meanwhile, Holly persuades Vince to shave his beard by threatening to not shave her legs.

On Thanksgiving, Holly and Vince discover Lauren kissing Rick (recurring guest star ED KERR), Val's ex-fiancé, and they try to hide the truth from Val. However, the situation leads Val to seek comfort from Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE), and the two decide not to sign their annulment papers.

Now that Val is truly attracted to her firefighter husband, she eagerly awaits a date they planned. But when she has a big argument with Lauren over Lauren's relationship choices, Val misses the date--and later, she gets a telephone call about a big fire downtown. Meanwhile, Vince feels inadequate because Holly earns more money than he does.

When Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE) returns from the hospital following his accident, Val waits on him hand and foot and even gives him sponge baths--leading to some tension due to his physical impairment. Meanwhile, Holly gets jealous when Vince spends time with his new co-worker, and she ends up costing him the job.

Wanting to see Rick (recurring guest star ED KERR), Val's ex-fiancé, again, Lauren stages a phony surprise party for Val. Meanwhile, Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE) tries to give Val a special present but can't find the proper time to do it.

Upon meeting Vic's mother, Eileen (LINDA DANO - "Another World"), for the first time, Val tries to impress her. Unfortunately, Val unknowingly causes her mother-in-law to take up drinking again. Meanwhile, Holly's jealousy over Vince's new partnership with his co-worker causes Holly and Vince to reevaluate their relationship. Recurring guest star DAN CORTESE makes his directorial debut.

Holly and Vince disagree regarding his new working relationship with his female co-worker and decide to spend some time apart. Meanwhile, when Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE) receives a clean bill of health from his doctor, he and Val can finally take their relationship to the next level. However, when Val abruptly ends her special offer of free coffee and food for everyone in Vic's firehouse, a rift develops in her and Vic's relationship.

Val panics when she learns that she and Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE) were not legally married. Since they must wait 24 hours before they can undergo a civil ceremony, Val and Vic decide to take a compatibility test, resulting in a fight about how many kids each of them wants to have eventually. Meanwhile, Holly is worried that she broke up with Vince too quickly, but after spending time at Vic's family reunion, she realizes she did the right thing.

Val and Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE) plan to finally consummate their relationship, but a romantic evening is ruined when Holly, upset about Vince, turns to Val for comfort. In order to get away, Val leaves Lauren in charge of Holly, but the two of them end up behind bars. Meanwhile, Vince accepts a new job in Chicago.

The day before Val's wedding, Lauren treats her, Holly and Tina to a spa day to celebrate the big event. Meanwhile, upset over Vince's decision to move to Chicago, Holly has yet to learn that Vince has finally realized his co-worker has feelings for him.

In the season finale, Holly and Val get trapped in a spa, but they commandeer a horse in an attempt to make it to Val's wedding on time. Meanwhile, Gary and Vince say good-bye to each other, as Vince heads to Chicago for a new job. Vic (recurring guest star DAN CORTESE) and Val finally tie the knot. Lauren, Gary and Tina all find love. And Holly has a surprise visitor.