"Schmotts" is a comedy series that takes place in the fictional universe of Toluca Lakes, California. This tale begins when Stephanie is forced to move out of her apartment and has to move in with her estranged mother...and her obnoxious new stepfather.

During the 1980s the US is hit by a wave of nuclear attacks, and after the fallout those who remain pretend like everything is normal even though they are all experiencing radiation poisoning. A young girl named Mayday tries to make contact on a series of ham radios with her father who is in space on a shuttle mission.

After a long day of job hunting, an oblivious stepfather tries to enjoy a meal with his family. Unfortunately, there's one thing he loves even more.