Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
22 episodes
E01
Pilot
Peter and Annie Brennan (John Larroquette, Christine Baranski) try to nudge their adult children out of the nest.
E02
Over and Out
Annie tries to break up Tim and Maggie by aggressively imposing herself into their personal life; Todd can't decide whether to marry Jeanie or date Susan.
E03
Tooth
The Brennans decide to set Sara up with two dates, to end her dating drought; when they learn that neither man wants a second date, they figure they must tell her the truth.
E04
Dinner with Friends
Peter and Annie are forced to take drastic measures to restore their reputations as parents.
E05
Tim's Blank
Pressured by his parents to go back to school, Tim takes a mindless job instead and starts feeling miserable.
E06
Sara Rebels
Tired of trying to please her parents, Sarah decides to become a rebel with support and advice from her brothers.
E07
The Doghouse
Tim and Maggie have difficulty adopting a dog because of their lifestyle.
E08
1:42
Peter and Annie convince Sara to see her male guest as more than a friend; Tim feels guilty for kissing a beautiful young woman during his 21st birthday celebration.
E09
Not Thanksgiving
Peter and Annie decide to do an early Thanksgiving dinner after they learn that the rest of the family will be away on Thanksgiving day.
E10
Randall's Gift
Peter and Annie decide to relive moments from their youth, but they are interrupted by the arrival of their children.
E11
Bill's Back
Maggie's ex-husband comes into town and learns that Maggie and Tim are more than just neighbors.
E12
Mother and Child Reunion
Peter's visiting mother insists on celebrating her birthday in conjunction with Tim and Maggie's engagement party.
E13
Wedding Plans
Sexual tension complicates Todd's relationship with a new employee; Peter and Annie sense trouble in Tim and Maggie's relationship.
E14
Rules and Girls
Sara starts spending time with one of Annie's friends to make her mother jealous; Tim and Peter play a game of pool to settle a disagreement over house rules.
E15
The One with the Friends
Peter and Annie's attempt at befriending the Millers does not go as planned; Tim uncovers a secret about Todd's life that Sarah had kept hidden.
E16
Bye Bye Birdie
Peter and Annie believe today is the best day ever; Sara brings a date home for dinner; Tim finds a job.
E17
The Headboard
Peter's romantic prowess comes into question when Todd teases him about being past his prime; Todd goes teeth to teeth against Dr. Fishman.
E18
Secrets
Peter and Annie begin to wonder about their daughter's sexual orientation; Tim breaks into his brother's apartment to steal his prized possession.
E19
The Juicer
Peter receives an unwanted gift from his family; Sara learns that her office parties are not well received by her staff.
E20
The Play
Sara gives Tim a less than glowing job referral; Peter is jealous of his wife's handsome costar, Roger.
E21
The Shampoo Effect
Annie visits Sara's hairstylist Darren and fixes him up with Alex. Seeing the two together makes Todd admit his feelings for Alex. Peter is frustrated when Tim is said to be suffering from stress.
E22
Dear Mom
Annie's birthday wish is for her children to write a letter about all the important things in their lives, but Tim rebels against his mother's nosiness.
Cast
Jeff B. Davis
as Todd Brennan
Tyler Francavilla
as Tim Brennan
Melanie Paxson
as Sarah Brennan
Christine Baranski
as Annie Brennan
John Larroquette
as Peter Brennan
Susan Gibney
as Maggie Harris
