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The Buddy System

Episode number: 1

Overview: Carli's old flame from high school shows up hoping to re-ignite his "spark" with Carli -- even if means humiliating her in front of her new boss. Special guest Ben King.

Dental Claims

Episode number: 2

Overview: Carli dates her lovelorn dentist in the hopes of reducing Scott's dental bill, while Nick uses Will's play date to hook up with a hot mom. Special guest Ryan Stiles.

Sugar Mama

Episode number: 3

Overview: Carli feels threatened when her ex-husband's new "sugar mama" tries to buy her kids' affection with expensive gifts. Special guests Reba McEntire and John Schneider.

Eye For An Eye

Episode number: 4

Overview: When tensions rise between Carli and her neighbor, Hank, she decides to get to the bottom of the disturbing rumors about him.

Lunch Lady

Episode number: 5

Overview: Carli's lesson in non-judgmental behavior backfires when she invites her kids' bawdy lunch lady to dinner. Special guest Kathy Kinney.

Pay Back

Episode number: 6

Overview: Scott takes a job at Parker Foods where his irresponsible behavior threatens to wreck Carli's much-anticipated spa night.

The Dance

Episode number: 7

Overview: When Carli chaperones the school dance, she must put aside flirting with her boss to save her daughter from humiliation.

Wine Pairing

Episode number: 8

Overview: Carli's boss, Rob, invites her to an educational wine expo, which she's determined to turn into a first date.

B-Day Invasion

Episode number: 9

Overview: When Carli's fight with her brother Nick escalates, her ex-Marine neighbor Hank offers to organize Will's birthday party.

Medieval Woman

Episode number: 10

Overview: Carli gets more than she bargained for when her man-eater mother takes Pam to a renaissance fair. Guest stars: Lesley Ann Warren and Evan Farmer.

Short, then Sweet

Episode number: 11

Overview: Carli brings an internet date to Rob's housewarming party, hoping to prove what a catch she is.

Hire Education

Episode number: 12

Overview: Carli learns her son is embarrassed by her deli job at the local grocery stor