Season 1 Episodes
23 episodes1
Pilot
Dave volunteers to help coach his older son's soccer team.
2
The Insecurity System
Beth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen.
3
Martian Death Flu
Everyone has the flu.
4
The Anniversary Schmaltz
On their 14th anniversary, Beth and Dave finally decide to have a romantic celebration alone.
5
The Great Mandala of Life
The dog eats Tommy's homework -- which happens to be a frog; and Kenny tries to get Dave to buy more life insurance from the agent he's dating.
6
I Sort of Saw What You Did
Willie loses a tooth before the tooth fairy can collect it; Kenny persuades Dave to lie to an insurance adjuster.
7
It's a Small Van After All
A weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly.
8
Heatwave
In the middle of a heat wave, Beth tries to help Dave set up his fax machine and ends up blowing out the air conditioner.
9
Writer's Block
Tommy is crushed when Dave tries to overcome writer's block by writing a column about Tommy's crush on a girl at school.
10
Educating Rita
An attempt to set Kenny up with Beth's friend Rita backfires.
11
Death and Mom Take a Holiday
Beth's mother visits, bearing an unusual Christmas gift.
12
Exorcising with Dave Barry
The eccentric owner of a hardware store throws a monkey wrench into Dave's plans to fix a broken door when he tells Dave that the Barry house is haunted.
13
I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1)
Pandemonium reigns at the Barry house before Christmas as Beth contemplates returning to work; Dave has to take a driving test; and both desperately search for a toy for Willie. (Part 1 of 2)
14
I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2)
Through a series of mishaps, the Barrys are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. (Part 2 of 2)
15
Just Kidding
Dave gets into a heap of trouble after he writes a derogatory column about used-car salesmen.
16
The Road Taken
Dave does not approve when Shel suddenly decides to sell his house, buy a boat and sail the Caribeean.
17
Shel in Love
Valentine's Day finds Tommy happy about getting a card from a girl he likes; and Shel on his first date since his divorce.
18
Four Characters in Search of a Ring
Dave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar.
19
Lost Weekend
Dave and Beth try to spend a romantic weekend away from the boys.
20
Rat Story
After Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework.
21
Six Years Old and All Washed Up
Dave is offended when Willie's kindergarten teacher suggests that Willie be held back a year.
22
The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral Episodes
If ever Beth would leave Dave when he's sick, it would be to see the musical ""Camelot"" -- or to attend the funeral of an aunt she barely knew.
23
Saved By Estelle
Shel must spend the weekend with his ex-wife and her boyfriend.