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Three guys in their 30s find themselves at very different stages in their lives, and they try to help one another as they navigate the demands of their relationships, from having a happy married life to continuing a life as a carefree bachelor.
- Metascore63
- 2011-2011
- 1 season
- 20th Century Fox Television
- Comedy
Three guys in their 30s find themselves at very different stages in their lives, and they try to help one another as they navigate the demands of their relationships, from having a happy married life to continuing a life as a carefree bachelor.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2011
Episode 1
Pilot
Tue, Feb 8, 2011 22 mins
Friends Mike, Adam and Ethan are each at different points in their lives in terms of their romantic relationships. Mike is married to Lisa and the two have a young son. Family demands stretch Mike thin in terms of time for himself, and he finds himself getting his "me" time watching movies in his car and thinking Lisa has no idea it's going on, even though she's all too aware. Adam has just moved in with his girlfriend, Callie, and he finds living together is a whole lot different than "she comes over a lot," and they are just starting to figure out how to reconcile their life together with the previous freedom of their single lives. Ethan, who is perpetually single, thinks dating the same woman for three weeks is an extended commitment. Find out how these friends navigate these waters.
Episode 2
En Fuego
Tue, Feb 15, 2011 30 mins
Mike and Ethan learn that Adam has been hanging onto "CJ," a stuffed animal he won for Callie at a carnival when they were first dating - and a sort of "go-to" move that Adam has used in the past to win over the ladies. When the guys get rid of CJ, Callie becomes noticeably upset over the missing toy, so Adam tries to win a replica to replace Callie's before she figures out what happened to it. Meanwhile, Lisa's company hosts a charity tennis tournament, and she teams up with Ethan's former flame to form the "Smash Sisters." But their plans for intimidation on the court take a turn when Ethan reunites with his ex-girlfriend.
Episode 3
All the Precedent's Men
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 30 mins
When Lisa encourages Mike to meet with a young female colleague seeking professional advice, Mike hesitates but soon discovers that she is attractive, sports-savvy and able to hang with the guys. After meetings between Mike and his new friend become more frequent, Lisa is prompted to join them, and she and Mike are surprised by her unique proposition. Meanwhile, morning commutes become less solitary for Adam when Callie starts calling him on the way to work, and Ethan attempts to eliminate indications that his relationship with a new girl is becoming serious.
Episode 4
Credit Balance
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 30 mins
When free-spirited Callie admits to frugal Adam that she is in major debt and then goes to extreme measures to secure a royal interview for him, Adam worries that the differences in their approach to finances might be too much for their relationship to handle. Meanwhile, while taking care of Tommy in the mornings for Lisa, Mike is surprised by how much he enjoys the morning coffee dates with the other neighborhood moms, who welcome him immediately into their tight-knit group, and Ethan finds it difficult to break up with a girl after she makes a bold move.
Episode 5
Breaking Bread
Tue, Mar 8, 2011 22 mins
Callie finds a lost puppy belonging to one of their elderly neighbors, but when Adam unintentionally takes credit for rescuing the puppy, the neighbor shows her appreciation to Adam almost too generously. When Lisa complains about the noise coming from their music-blasting neighbor, Mike's plan to confront his neighbor and ensure peace and quiet takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Ethan's girlfriend takes interest in meeting his wise next-door neighbor face-to-face.
Episode 6
No Good Deed
Tue, Mar 15, 2011 22 mins
When Adam accidentally gets Callie's car stolen, he tries to make it up to her by replacing the old car with a brand-new hybrid. In an effort to surprise Callie with a brand-new car, Adam enlists the help of Mike and Ethan to get the best deal on the car, but the hunt for the best bargain turns into a competition. Meanwhile, Mike's grown-up "little brother" from a mentor program he used to volunteer for visits Mike and Lisa and surprises them both with an unexpected book dedication, and Ethan befriends a loner car salesman.
Episode 7
Stealth Bomber
Tue, Mar 22, 2011 30 mins
Mike secretly lobbies for a pay raise.
Episode 8
Kiss Me Kate
Tue, Mar 29, 2011 21 mins
When Callie's visiting sister shows signs of overstaying her welcome, Adam scores her a job at his office, where she hooks up with his boss. Ethan also saves Lisa's life at a swimming pool and gets a nice reward!
Episode 9
Best Man
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 22 mins
Adam throws Mike a second bachelor party.
Episode 10
Bonebag
Tue, Apr 19, 2011 22 mins
The guys wind up with broken noses.
Episode 11
Where the Heart Is
Tue, May 3, 2011 30 mins
Lisa tries to keep track of Mike's whereabouts by using the GPS trackers on their cell phones, and Mike uses reverse psychology to keep tabs on her as well. Meanwhile, Adam's boss at Bloke Magazine assigns him to write an article on intimacy, but when Callie stumbles upon his research material, she misconstrues it as a hint to spice up their relationship. Also, Ethan gets into trouble when his organ delivery ends up in the wrong hands.
Episode 12
Tommy Guns
Tue, May 10, 2011 22 mins
Mike tries to get closer to nature.
Episode 13
Help Wanted
Tue, May 31, 2011 30 mins
Mike and Lisa hire a hot young babysitter for Tommy, but the skimpily clad teen brings more teen angst to the household than the Rileys can handle. Meanwhile, when a disabled food-delivery guy accidentally intrudes upon Callie's naked dance party, Adam finally confronts her about her habits in the apartment. But when they find out the delivery guy is also a computer whiz and decide to hire him, Adam learns a lesson in indecent exposure the hard way. Also, Mike and Adam try to convince Ethan to get rid of his hideous necklace, but he finds comfort in a new fling who does not see the necklace the same way.
