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9 Episodes 2004 - 2004
Episode 1
Mon, Mar 8, 2004 30 mins
In the series pilot, Ben moves in with the Shackletons and learns who really needs his psychological help. Ben: Jason Schwartzman. Lesley: Molly Shannon. Tanner: Bret Loehr.
Episode 2
Wed, Mar 10, 2004 30 mins
The family's repressiveness about sex comes to light after Tanner catches Ben with his girlfriend (Zooey Deschanel). Eve: Marnette Patterson. Lesley: Molly Shannon. Ted: Chris McDonald. Preston: Jake Sandvig.
Episode 3
Mon, Mar 15, 2004 30 mins
Jack Black plays a drug counselor whom Lesley and Ted hire to talk to their kids after Ben accidentally exposes Tanner to pot. Liam: David Walton. Ben: Jason Schwartzman. Tanner: Bret Loehr.
Episode 4
Mon, Mar 22, 2004 30 mins
After scaring off an intruder in the house, Ben tries to ease Lesley's anxiety, which quickly spreads to the kids. Lesley: Molly Shannon. Ben: Jason Schwartzman. Preston: Jake Sandvig.
Episode 5
Mon, Mar 29, 2004 30 mins
Tanner's talent in art rather than athletics offends Ted, who responds to Ben's defense of Tanner with an insult, and an athletic challenge. Ted: Chris McDonald. Liam: David Walton. Dorsa: Lillian Hurst.
Episode 6
Mon, Apr 5, 2004 30 mins
John C. Reilly plays Lesley's prom date, a high-school big shot whose current lot in life delights the still-jealous Ted. Marla: Amy Sedaris. Liam: David Walton. Preston: Jake Sandvig. Chloe: Caitlin Wachs.
Episode 7
Mon, Apr 5, 2004 30 mins
Andrea Martin plays Ben's famous psychologist mother, whose unsolicited advice causes family havoc just as Ted is to host a party for his boss. Briscoe: Harrison Young. Candy: Amanda Swisten. Ted: Chris McDonald. Liam: David Walton. Ben: Jason Schwartzman.
Episode 8
Mon, Apr 12, 2004 30 mins
With Tanner struggling at school, Ted invites his teacher for dinner, but her ideas for parental involvement go against his beliefs---in bribery. Ms. Lester: Jenifer Lewis. Liam: David Walton. Ted: Chris McDonald. Lesley: Molly Shannon.
Episode 9
Mon, May 10, 2004 30 mins
After Ben points out Ted's frequent absences, Lesley gets soused during a party that grows out of control just before guilt brings Ted home. Brock: Sam Horrigan. Dorsa: Lillian Hurst. Lesley: Molly Shannon. Liam: David Walton.