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Pilot

Episode number: 1

Overview: 32-year-old Lydia DeLucca astonishes everyone by breaking off her six-year engagement and enrolling in college.

The Screw-Up

Episode number: 2

Overview: A series of financial setbacks prompts Lydia to consider dropping out of school.

Whadda You Want from Life

Episode number: 3

Overview: Lydia is torn between dating a 23-year-old student and going back to Lou.

He's Very Heavy, He's My Brother

Episode number: 4

Overview: Lydia is concerned about Paulie when he moves in with her following an argument with their father.

Bad Hair Week

Episode number: 5

Overview: Jackie becomes unglued when her irresponsible mother pays a visit. At the same time, Lydia threatens her relationship with Jackie when she chooses to attend a college lecture rather than keep a commitment; Lou inadvertently hurts Paulie's feelings.

The Tell-Tale Uterus

Episode number: 6

Overview: Lydia starts to have second thoughts about breaking up with Lou when her biological clock starts ticking. Unfortunately, Lou is dating someone else; Jackie dates a certain doctor; Dolly revamps her look.

Lydia and the Professor

Episode number: 7

Overview: Lydia's relationship with her English professor could jeopardize both of their futures at the university; Dolly is depressed when Frank spends his free time in a karaoke bar; To broaden their horizons, Jackie and Candy join a Salsa dance class.

The Tutor

Episode number: 8

Overview: At the same time that a 13 year old prodigy is tutoring her in math, Professor Cahill stuns Lydia by suggesting that she drop his class so they can date; After canceling a date with Candy, Paulie and Candy both avoid each other, though for different reasons.

Saint Bernadette

Episode number: 9

Overview: Lydia is upset when her lifelong role model for the modern independent woman gives up her idyllic life to get married to a man she has known for only three weeks.

When Good Ideas Go Bad

Episode number: 10

Overview: Lydia is conflicted when Lou buys ""their"" dream house; Dolly gets hooked on the Internet; Jackie opens her salon to younger clientele.

Photographs

Episode number: 11

Overview: After the death of one of her friends, Dolly divides her possessions between her kids while Lydia tries to spend some quality time with her; Lydia has trouble with a photography assignment; Paulie suffers an embarrassing on-the-job injury.

Nomads

Episode number: 12

Overview: Lydia has the worst week on record when her car breaks down, her apartment is robbed, and she must struggle with a psychology paper; Jackie looks forward to her first date with Professor Leski.

Heart Problems

Episode number: 13

Overview: The family becomes overly protective after Frank suffers a mild heart attack; Victor avoids dealing with his 11 year-old daughter; Candy reveals a startling revelation to Paulie.

Touched by a Biker

Episode number: 14

Overview: After losing her job at the bar, Lydia has trouble making ends meet while meeting her community service requirement; Jackie is wary about trusting Victor; Paulie rebounds from his breakup with Candy by working closely with Plum on the campus watch.

Mr. Wrong

Episode number: 15

Overview: Lydia's parents grow concerned about her continuing friendship with J.T.; Paulie gets the wrong idea about Plum when she rescues him by paying for their dinner.

Or What's a Heaven For?

Episode number: 16

Overview: To Dolly's dismay, Frank quits his job at the tollbooth without consulting her; Lydia tries to help J.T. get his G.E.D, despite his resistance; Victor proposes to Jackie.

Banister Head

Episode number: 17

Overview: When Lydia suspects Paulie of wrongdoing, she gets herself into trouble; Frank tries to start a new career as a restaurateur; Jackie ponders Victor's proposal.

Miracle at the Cucina

Episode number: 18

Overview: In the week of Cucina DeLucca's grand opening, the DeLucca family has a scare when Lydia learns there's a lump in her breast; Paulie meets Plum's father.

No Good Deed

Episode number: 19

Overview: Lydia and Jackie think they've hit the jackpot when they win $ 10,000 in the lottery. Unfortunately a man with a gun claims the ticket is his. When the friends figure out that the gun isn't real, they beat the man up only to have him sue them for $250,000.