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23 episodesPilot
Dave volunteers to help coach his older son's soccer team.
The Insecurity System
Beth buys a security system after Shel's van is stolen.
Martian Death Flu
Everyone has the flu.
The Anniversary Schmaltz
On their 14th anniversary, Beth and Dave finally decide to have a romantic celebration alone.
The Great Mandala of Life
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
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
A weekend trip to Walt Disney World turns ugly.
Heatwave
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
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
An attempt to set Kenny up with Beth's friend Rita backfires.
Death and Mom Take a Holiday
Beth's mother visits, bearing an unusual Christmas gift.
Exorcising with Dave Barry
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)
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)
Through a series of mishaps, the Barrys are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. (Part 2 of 2)
Just Kidding
Dave gets into a heap of trouble after he writes a derogatory column about used-car salesmen.
The Road Taken
Dave does not approve when Shel suddenly decides to sell his house, buy a boat and sail the Caribeean.
Shel in Love
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
Dave and Kenny take Shel to a singles bar.
Lost Weekend
Dave and Beth try to spend a romantic weekend away from the boys.
Rat Story
After Beth goes back to work at her teaching job, Dave learns a lesson about housework.
Six Years Old and All Washed Up
Dave is offended when Willie's kindergarten teacher suggests that Willie be held back a year.
The Funeral (a.k.a.) Funeral Episodes
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
Shel must spend the weekend with his ex-wife and her boyfriend.