Mel Adler's life takes an unexpected turn when his apartment burns down, prompting his son to try to put him in a retirement home. However, Mel is determined to regain his independence and joins his son at college, where he struggles to fit in and clashes with the faculty. As he navigates this new chapter, Mel finds himself drawn to one of his teachers and must confront his own limitations to avoid flunking out.
The Undergrads
A feisty grandfather, threatened with institutionalization by his son, finds an unlikely ally in his young grandson, who convinces him to join forces and create an unconventional yet heartwarming living arrangement.