When fearful Bob Wiley (Bill Murray) is referred to psychologist Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dryfus), he quickly attaches himself to the doctor and proves to be a difficult “friend” to drop! While Bob brilliantly charms the doctor’s family and forms a tight friendship with the doctor’s son, Siggy (Charlier Korsmo), he simultaneously succeeds in driving Dr. Martin crazy! Following the doctor’s recommended therapy as described in his book Baby Steps, Bob slowly leaves behind the phobias that once paralyzed him and becomes a strong individual. All the while, the Dr. is reverting into the type of lunatic he is supposed to be treating!