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Life in Pieces Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Pilot
Mon, Sep 21, 201522 mins
Good son Tyler's first visit to campus doesn't immediately advance him to desired autonomy, as his overprotective mother embarrassingly clings to sending him off like a toddler, despite some support from father Tim, yet he even ends up eating her mainly symbolical sandwich. Patriarchal grandpa John actually organized his own (mock) funeral, albeit with him in an actual casket, but although the reluctant clan attempts to go along with the macabre farce, 'black sheep' Matt's unfit speech is cut short and 'widow' Sophia cuts trough the crap. After scary advice from a disturbed gynecologist, Heather gives birth to John's favorite son Tim's firstborn.
Episode 2
Interruptus Date Breast Movin'
Mon, Sep 28, 201522 mins
Firstborn Tyler having moved to college, Tim and Heather want a fourth baby 'to do it all right at last', but his rare shot at sex is ruined as she takes offense at anything he phrases too honestly. Penniless Matt has moved back home with dad John, whose tequila-in-tank trick only gets his derelict car running long enough to reach his unaffordable restaurant date Colleen, which still works out great as she was stood up as bride and he offers to come along trying to cancel her reservation. Cool uncle Matt helps Tyler cover up his 'drug stash' for the ex-cons charity moving company staff at Greg's new home. As Heather's weird gynecologist predicted, she's off sex after peeking at her postnatal vagina, but 'the glove' gives Greg a last shot at resuming intercourse.
Episode 3
Sleepy Email Brunch Tree
Mon, Oct 5, 201522 mins
Sleepy Email Brunch Tree*A tree grew too big and must be cut down, which the boys attempt by ax, but even the patriarchal chainsaw proves a hard call, with the women commenting meanly. Matt cunningly cues his lover Colleen, invited for her first family brunch, to handle the many sensitivities, and she scores even with Tim's kids who simply seeks cahoots to get to 'contraband'. Greg gets abuse instead of gratitude when having volunteered to stock up at night he's arrested by a cop by the book. Greg is indignant Heather 'accidentally' threw some of his favorite old stuff in the garbage, yet saves her bacon when all her draconian attempts to prevent the kids intervening with an email to prevent her being enlisted for another kids farm trip fail utterly.
Episode 4
Prison Baby Golf Picking
Mon, Oct 12, 201522 mins
The siblings congratulate Greg after word spreads that he stood up to Joan for passive-aggressively questioning Jen's parenting skills. Also, Chad insists on having one last meal with Colleen's grandmother before heading off to jail, Matt and Greg discourage Tim from beating John at a round of golf and Sophia gets a peanut stuck up her nose.
Episode 5
Babe Secret Phone Germs
Mon, Oct 19, 201522 mins
Tim and Heather unintentionally make things incredibly awkward for Tyler when he brings his gorgeous new girlfriend, Clementine, to meet the family. Also, Matt and Colleen are caught canoodling at the office by their obnoxious co-worker, Will, Jen and Greg vow not to become germaphobes, and John buys Sophia a cell phone behind her parents' backs.
Episode 6
Ponzi Sex Paris Bounce
Thu, Nov 5, 201521 mins
When Matt and Colleen catch Chad trying to kidnap her beloved pup, Princess, Chad uses the opportunity to pitch them his new business venture. Also, Jen and Greg try to be intimate for the first time since having a baby, Heather "breaks up" with her longtime hairstylist, Lynette, and Tim ruins Samantha's birthday party.
Episode 7
Nanny Tent Earrings Cheeto
Thu, Nov 12, 201521 mins
When Jen and Greg interview potential nannies for Lark, they find it difficult to find one they trust. Also, Tim, Matt and Greg go camping, Heather suspects Matt bought Colleen earrings with money she loaned him, and John makes a wooden puppet for Lark that the family has more fun playing with than she does.
Episode 8
Godparent Turkey Corn Farts
Thu, Nov 19, 201521 mins
Joan invites their recently widowed neighbor, Gary Timpkins, to Thanksgiving dinner, during which everyone has a bad reaction to Colleen's cauliflower dish. Also, Tim and Sophia try to find a last-minute replacement for Heather's spoiled turkey.
Episode 9
Hospital Boudoir Time-Out Namaste
Thu, Nov 26, 201520 mins
Tim quickly regrets reacting merely amused when Heather offers him as birthday present original lingerie photographs, so he hires Matt return the favor without professional photographer. Greg and Jen's frustration over waiting in hospital line after she stupidly cuts her finger turns around as they enjoying being free from baby-worries. Feeling guilty for having neglected his kids wile a pilot, retired John now smothers them with unwanted attention, but Joan shares an old trick with them. Spoiled brat Sophia grimly resents being confined to her room for using the same wear words as even her elder siblings are allowed, at least now, ignores Tyler's good advice but is quickly bribed.
Episode 10
Burn Vasectomy Milkshake Pong
Thu, Dec 10, 201521 mins
Greg is still bitter over an accident that sidelined a competitive game of ping-pong he and Matt had started years ago, so they decide to finally settle the score. Also, Heather questions herself after urging Tim to get a vasectomy, Jen is stressed about returning to work.
Episode 11
College Stealing Santa Caroling
Thu, Dec 17, 201521 mins
Colleen joins John and his Air Force buddies for his annual tradition of dirty Christmas caroling. Also, Joan tries to hijack Lark's first Christmas from Jen and Greg, Samantha gets lice from a mall Santa, and Tyler announces his plans for college.
Episode 12
Bite Flight Wing-Man Bonnie
Thu, Jan 7, 201621 mins
Heather and Tim finally find another couple they actually like to socialize with, but Sophia and their son don't hit it off. Also, Greg insists he and Jen take separate flights in case something happens to the plane, Matt and John take Gary out to meet women, and Matt's ex-wife, Bonnie, surprises him with a visit.
Episode 13
Party Lobster Gym Sale
Thu, Jan 14, 201621 mins
Greg joins Colleen's gym and goes overboard gearing up to work out. Also, Heather and Jen host a secret garage sale that directly competes with one Joan is having, Tyler and Samantha throw a party while Heather and Tim are away for the weekend, and the family has second thoughts about eating lobster for dinner.
Episode 14
Will Trash Book Spa
Thu, Jan 21, 201621 mins
When Greg and Jen slip away for a couples massage, the afternoon doesn't turn out to be as relaxing as they expected. Also, Tim, Heather and the kids have a contest to see who can accumulate the least trash, Colleen asks Matt to illustrate a children's book she is writing, and Jen helps Joan and John with their will.
Episode 15
Soccer Gigi TV Mikey
Thu, Feb 4, 201621 mins
When Joan's freewheeling nephew, Mikey, comes for a visit, the family members are on edge since nobody really likes him. Also, Tyler brings Clementine to visit his great-grandmother, Greg and Jen find a solution to their sleeping woes, and Matt takes over for Tim as Sophia's soccer coach
Episode 16
Tattoo Valentine Guitar Pregnant
Thu, Feb 11, 201621 mins
When Tyler and Clementine go to a guitar store, Tyler gets uncomfortable when the attractive salesman, Ian, repeatedly hits on her. Also, Tim's tattoo artist, Lois, makes a spelling error on a tattoo he got as a Valentine's Day surprise for Heather.
Episode 17
Hair Recital Rainbow Mom
Thu, Feb 18, 201621 mins
When John starts feeling old, he attempts to make himself look younger, much to the dismay of his family. Also, Heather worries that Sophia's piano recital will be a disaster; Jen, Greg and Lark go to an over-the-top birthday party full of overachieving parents who make them panic.
Episode 18
Sexting Mall Lemonade Heartbreak
Thu, Feb 25, 201621 mins
After realizing that Sophia is growing up faster than he'd like, John buys himself a pet, but it doesn't get along well with Joan. Also, Heather accidentally sends Tyler a sexy text message, Jen and Greg try to help Samantha win her boyfriend back and Heather and Jen console Colleen and Matt over their break-up.
Episode 19
Pestilence War Famine Death
Thu, Mar 3, 201621 mins
John and Joan disagree with their neighbors, Jerry and Pam, about who gets to use the hot tub when new property lines are drawn. Also, Greg and Jen invite their exterminator and his wife over for dinner, Matt and Colleen make an effort to be friends, and Tim is terrified to perform minor surgery on John.
Episode 20
Prank Assistant Gum Puppy
Thu, Mar 10, 201621 mins
Feeling threatened by Jen's very handsome new assistant, Jake, Greg tries to appear more masculine. Also, Heather and Tim pull a prank on Tyler's school, Joan secretly lets Sophia chew gum even though Heather forbids it, and John takes his new puppy on a date with Colleen and her dog, Princess.
Episode 21
Cinderella Fantasy Prom Dougie
Thu, Mar 31, 201620 mins
Tim thinks wearing a Cinderella dress during March Madness is good luck, so he refuses to take it off in hopes his alma mater will win. Also, Greg fantasizes about what to write in a birthday card for his boss, Tyler goes to prom and must withstand unsolicited advice from his parents and grandparents.
Episode 22
CryTunes Divorce Tablet Ring
Thu, Mar 31, 201621 mins
Greg had an idea. Tim is superstitious. Tyler goes to his prom with Clementine. Matt goes on a date, but can't get over Colleen. Colleen and Matt have a party for their book release and Matt makes a big decision. Tyler gets hitched. Tim and Heather forget Sam's student of the month ceremony.
