Pilot

S01 E01 • Tuesday, Sep 24, 2002 • Sep 24 • 30m

Financially strapped newlyweds Matt and Alex Landis move into the suburban home of the bride's well-off parents, Victor and Marlene Pellet. From the get-go, there's tension between the affable Matt, a would-be chef, and his inflexible father-in-law. Victor's immediate annoyance with Matt over petty matters prompts him to gruffly call for ""private convo times,"" shorthand for one-on-one conversations with his son-in-law, which are intended to intimidate the young man. That they do, until Matt decides to have his own private showdown with his new relation at a fancy restaurant.

Fleetwood Matt

S01 E02 • Tuesday, Sep 24, 2002 • Sep 24 • 30m

Matt's smashup of Victor's vintage Cadillac is but a prelude to other revelations of covered-up accidents that befell the prized vehicle.

The Mattress Kings

S01 E03 • Tuesday, Oct 1, 2002 • Oct 1 • 30m

After their squeaky mattress puts their sex-life on display, Matt and Alex want a new bed and are talked into going to the ""Mattress King"" by Victor—which leads to a male struggle for dominance as both of the men in Alex' life try to prove their superiority through a mattress purchase. Meanwhile, Marlene befriends a co-worker, a condescending former classmate of Alex who ridiculed her throughout school.

Love Is the Key

S01 E04 • Tuesday, Oct 1, 2002 • Oct 1 • 30m

From TV Guide: The romantic dinner that Matt and Alex hope to share balloons into a big bash thanks to Victor, who invites himself, Marlene---and a band.

Monopoly Report

S01 E05 • Tuesday, Oct 8, 2002 • Oct 8 • 30m

A family Monopoly game is dicey for Matt, who's vexed by the Pellets' quirky rules, inside jokes, and freewheeling currency exchanges.

Crown Vic

S01 E06 • Tuesday, Oct 15, 2002 • Oct 15 • 30m

Matt and Alex meet a new young couple, and Victor hopes to inherit the position of head of his civic organization.

Love Thy Neighbor

S01 E07 • Tuesday, Oct 22, 2002 • Oct 22 • 30m

A neighbor's home sale sparks a family feud: Marlene's made a deal, but Victor blows it—because he hates the buyer's pet bird.

Halloween: Resurrection

S01 E08 • Tuesday, Oct 29, 2002 • Oct 29 • 30m

Matt inadvertently reignites a fierce competition for the best decorated house on the block.

Games People Play

S01 E09 • Tuesday, Nov 12, 2002 • Nov 12 • 30m

After initially beating Vic in a raquetball game, Matt throws the next game at Alex' request.

Lucky Charms

S01 E10 • Tuesday, Nov 19, 2002 • Nov 19 • 30m

A day at the races bonds Victor and Matt, whose ""jinx-in-law"" has a streak of beginner's luck that summons the duo back to the track.

If You Can't Stand the Heat

S01 E11 • Tuesday, Dec 3, 2002 • Dec 3 • 30m

Vic and Marlene become suspicious when they learn that Matt's cooking partner is a sexy young woman.

Married Christmas

S01 E12 • Tuesday, Dec 3, 2002 • Dec 3 • 30m

Marlene's dad comes to visit for the holiday—and suddenly Matt is not the only one in the house with an abusive father-in-law.

Matt Goes into Labor

S01 E13 • Tuesday, Jan 7, 2003 • Jan 7 • 30m

Showdown time: Matt meets Alex's former beau, an accomplished Adonis who has his own tales to tell about Victor.

Two Rooms

S01 E14 • Tuesday, Jan 14, 2003 • Jan 14 • 30m

Matt, Alex, Victor and Marlene go away for the weekend and unwisely stay in adjoining hotel rooms.

Mother's Nature

S01 E15 • Unknown • Unknown • 30m

Unreleased

Patti LuPone plays Matt's outspoken mother, an environmental activist battling Victor over his plans to build on protected wetlands.