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Pilot

Episode number: 1

Overview: Dave volunteers to help coach his older son's soccer team.

The Insecurity System

Episode number: 2

Overview: Beth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen.

Martian Death Flu

Episode number: 3

Overview: Everyone has the flu.

The Anniversary Schmaltz

Episode number: 4

Overview: On their 14th anniversary, Beth and Dave finally decide to have a romantic celebration alone.

The Great Mandala of Life

Episode number: 5

Overview: 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.

I Sort of Saw What You Did

Episode number: 6

Overview: Willie loses a tooth before the tooth fairy can collect it; Kenny persuades Dave to lie to an insurance adjuster.

It's a Small Van After All

Episode number: 7

Overview: A weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly.

Heatwave

Episode number: 8

Overview: 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.

Writer's Block

Episode number: 9

Overview: Tommy is crushed when Dave tries to overcome writer's block by writing a column about Tommy's crush on a girl at school.

Educating Rita

Episode number: 10

Overview: An attempt to set Kenny up with Beth's friend Rita backfires.

Death and Mom Take a Holiday

Episode number: 11

Overview: Beth's mother visits, bearing an unusual Christmas gift.

Exorcising with Dave Barry

Episode number: 12

Overview: 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.

I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (1)

Episode number: 13

Overview: 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)

I Saw Mommy Kicking Santa Claus (2)

Episode number: 14

Overview: Through a series of mishaps, the Barrys are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. (Part 2 of 2)

Just Kidding

Episode number: 15

Overview: Dave gets into a heap of trouble after he writes a derogatory column about used-car salesmen.

The Road Taken

Episode number: 16

Overview: Dave does not approve when Shel suddenly decides to sell his house, buy a boat and sail the Caribeean.

Shel in Love

Episode number: 17

Overview: Valentine's Day finds Tommy happy about getting a card from a girl he likes; and Shel on his first date since his divorce.

Four Characters in Search of a Ring

Episode number: 18

Overview: Dave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar.

Lost Weekend

Episode number: 19

Overview: Dave and Beth try to spend a romantic weekend away from the boys.

Rat Story

Episode number: 20

Overview: After Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework.

Six Years Old and All Washed Up

Episode number: 21

Overview: Dave is offended when Willie's kindergarten teacher suggests that Willie be held back a year.

The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral Episodes

Episode number: 22

Overview: 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.

Saved By Estelle

Episode number: 23

Overview: Shel must spend the weekend with his ex-wife and her boyfriend.