Season 4: Episode 80: That's Not What I Said
Cliff has to drive to the police station to pick up Theo, who was riding in a car with a friend who only had a learner's permit. His friend drove too fast, and then became nervous when the cops approached and tried to outrun them. Vanessa and Rudy believe that Theo has been arrested. Clair clears this up, but doesn't tell them what happened. They look through the newspaper the next day, hoping to find a story about Theo. Cliff and Clair learn that Theo, who was grounded, had lied about going to the library so that he could sneak off to Coney Island. His parents send him upstairs while they discuss his punishment. Clair complains that Theo has constantly been testing them, and notes that their daughters have never behaved this way. Cliff shrugs that it is typical behavior for teenage boys. He does not seem to be defending Theo, but Clair accuses Cliff of making excuses for him. They get into an argument and completely forget about Theo. They continue to fight the next day, until Cliff calls Clair at work and plays a favorite song of theirs. Although she is in a meeting, he convinces her to dance in her chair. They make up when she comes home, and decide to let Theo attend a party at his girlfriend's house before grounding him.