Season 1

1. Pilot

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.

2002-09-24 • 30 min

2. Fleetwood Matt

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

2002-09-24 • 30 min

3. The Mattress Kings

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.

2002-10-01 • 30 min

4. Love Is the Key

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.

2002-10-01 • 30 min

5. Monopoly Report

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

2002-10-08 • 30 min

6. Crown Vic

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

2002-10-15 • 30 min

7. Love Thy Neighbor

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.

2002-10-22 • 30 min

8. Halloween: Resurrection

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

2002-10-29 • 30 min

9. Games People Play

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

2002-11-12 • 30 min

10. Lucky Charms

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.

2002-11-19 • 30 min

11. If You Can't Stand the Heat

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

2002-12-03 • 30 min

12. Married Christmas

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.

2002-12-03 • 30 min

13. Matt Goes into Labor

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

2003-01-07 • 30 min

14. Two Rooms

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

2003-01-14 • 30 min

15. Mother's Nature

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

• 30 min