Pilot

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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.

9/24/2002

Fleetwood Matt

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

9/24/2002

The Mattress Kings

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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.

10/1/2002

Love Is the Key

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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.

10/1/2002

Monopoly Report

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

10/8/2002

Crown Vic

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

10/15/2002

Love Thy Neighbor

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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.

10/22/2002

Halloween: Resurrection

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

10/29/2002

Games People Play

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

11/12/2002

Lucky Charms

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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.

11/19/2002

If You Can't Stand the Heat

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

12/3/2002

Married Christmas

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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.

12/3/2002

Matt Goes into Labor

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

1/7/2003

Two Rooms

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

1/14/2003

Mother's Nature

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