Elliot Baines has lost his senatorial seat for the state of Washington after numerous terms. He now must get used to being a normal civilian again. One of the things Elliot works on is he relationship with his three daughters. There is Ellen, a power driven lawyer who could be next in line for a senate seat; Reeva, who is tired of being a house wife and wants more than what her possibly cheating husband can give her; and Dori, who is the irresponsible of the three. She goes through guys like flavors of the month and struggles in the job world because of her famous family name.