Harvey is a pooka. He is also the best friend of Elwood P. Dowd, a former serious businessman turned whimsical and charming. Elwood's family, figure headed by the late Marcela Pinney Dowd, does not appreciate the changes that he has made to his lifestyle. While they still love each other, Elwood and his sister, Veta, struggle to maintain the peaceful balance. Especially when Elwood's peculiarities start to harm the social life and reputation of their long standing, important family. Veta seeks to resolve her tiff with Elwood, but her plan soon backfires, requiring the family lawyer to get involved. Conflict from brother and sister seems to transfer to lawyer and doctors. However, one budding romance emerges between all the squabbling. In the end, everyone wants what is best for each other, but who's to say that those wants align.