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- DirectorJason WinerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiAs the Short family's lives unfold in four brief stories each week, they try to savor the moments that add up to what life's all about.
- DirectorJason WinerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiJoan attempts to lead an impromptu family therapy session, and Matt and Colleen have a great bad date.
- DirectorJeremy GarelickStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiMatt invites Colleen to brunch with the family and coaches her through the difficult task of connecting with them.
- DirectorJason WinerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiThe siblings congratulate Greg after word spreads that he stood up to Joan for passive-aggressively questioning Jen's parenting skills. Also, Chad insists on having one last meal with Colleen's grandmother before heading off to jail, Matt and Greg discourage Tim from beating John at a round of golf and Sophia gets a peanut stuck up her nose.
- DirectorClaire ScanlonStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiTim and Heather unintentionally make things incredibly awkward for Tyler when he brings his gorgeous new girlfriend, Clementine, to meet the family. Also, Matt and Colleen are caught canoodling at the office by their obnoxious co-worker, Will, Jen and Greg vow not to become germaphobes, and John buys Sophia a cell phone behind her parents' backs.
- DirectorJason WinerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Matt and Colleen catch Chad trying to kidnap her beloved pup, Princess, Chad uses the opportunity to pitch them his new business venture. Also, Jen and Greg try to be intimate for the first time since having a baby, Heather "breaks up" with her longtime hairstylist, Lynette, and Tim ruins Samantha's birthday party.
- DirectorJason WinerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Jen and Greg interview potential nannies for Lark, they find it difficult to find one they trust. Also, Tim, Matt and Greg go camping, Heather suspects Matt bought Colleen earrings with money she loaned him, and John makes a wooden puppet for Lark that the family has more fun playing with than she does.
- DirectorChad LoweStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiJoan invites their recently widowed neighbor, Gary Timpkins, to Thanksgiving dinner, during which everyone has a bad reaction to Colleen's cauliflower dish. Also, Tim and Sophia try to find a last-minute replacement for Heather's spoiled turkey, Jen and Greg debate who to name as Lark's godparent and John takes Samantha to the Harvest Festival, where she sneaks into the corn maze with her boyfriend.
- 2015–201920mTV-147.9 (254)TV EpisodeDirectorFred GossStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiNamaste Hospital Boudoir Time-Out
- DirectorJason WinerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiGreg is still bitter over an accident that sidelined a competitive game of ping-pong he and Matt had started years ago, so they decide to finally settle the score. Also, Heather questions herself after urging Tim to get a vasectomy, Jen is stressed about returning to work, and Joan learns her credit card has been stolen after strange packages start arriving.
- 2015–201921mTV-147.6 (240)TV EpisodeDirectorPhil TraillStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiColleen joins John and his Air Force buddies for his annual tradition of dirty Christmas caroling. Also, Joan tries to hijack Lark's first Christmas from Jen and Greg, Samantha gets lice from a mall Santa, and Tyler announces his plans for college.
- DirectorHelen HuntStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiHeather and Tim finally find another couple they actually like to socialize with, but Sophia and their son don't hit it off. Also, Greg insists he and Jen take separate flights in case something happens to the plane, Matt and John take Gary out to meet women, and Matt's ex-wife, Bonnie, surprises him with a visit.
- DirectorKen WhittinghamStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiGreg joins Colleen's gym and goes overboard gearing up to work out. Also, Heather and Jen host a secret garage sale that directly competes with one Joan is having, Tyler and Samantha throw a party while Heather and Tim are away for the weekend, and the family has second thoughts about eating lobster for dinner.
- DirectorJason WinerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Greg and Jen slip away for a couples massage, the afternoon doesn't turn out to be as relaxing as they expected. Also, Tim, Heather and the kids have a contest to see who can accumulate the least trash, Colleen asks Matt to illustrate a children's book she is writing, and Jen helps Joan and John with their will.
- DirectorAlisa StatmanStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Joan's freewheeling nephew, Mikey, comes for a visit, the family members are on edge since nobody really likes him. Also, Tyler brings Clementine to visit his great-grandmother, Greg and Jen find a solution to their sleeping woes, and Matt takes over for Tim as Sophia's soccer coach
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.7 (225)TV EpisodeDirectorJason WinerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Tyler and Clementine go to a guitar store, Tyler gets uncomfortable when the attractive salesman, Ian, repeatedly hits on her. Also, Tim's tattoo artist, Lois, makes a spelling error on a tattoo he got as a Valentine's Day surprise for Heather, Matt's plan to celebrate Valentine's Day with Colleen doesn't go as well as he hoped, and Greg and Jen discuss whether they should have another baby.
- DirectorKen WhittinghamStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen John starts feeling old, he attempts to make himself look younger, much to the dismay of his family. Also, Heather worries that Sophia's piano recital will be a disaster; Jen, Greg and Lark go to an over-the-top birthday party full of overachieving parents who make them panic about getting Lark into a good preschool; and Matt meets Colleen's mother, Mia, for the first time.
- 2015–201921mTV-148.0 (226)TV EpisodeDirectorRebecca AsherStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiAfter realizing that Sophia is growing up faster than he'd like, John buys himself a pet, but it doesn't get along well with Joan. Also, Heather accidentally sends Tyler a sexy text message, Jen and Greg try to help Samantha win her boyfriend back and Heather and Jen console Colleen and Matt over their break-up.
- DirectorPhil TraillStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiJohn and Joan disagree with their neighbors, Jerry and Pam, about who gets to use the hot tub when new property lines are drawn. Also, Greg and Jen invite their exterminator and his wife over for dinner, Matt and Colleen make an effort to be friends, and Tim is terrified to perform minor surgery on John.
- DirectorChad LoweStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiFeeling threatened by Jen's very handsome new assistant, Jake, Greg tries to appear more masculine. Also, Heather and Tim pull a prank on Tyler's school, Joan secretly lets Sophia chew gum even though Heather forbids it, and John takes his new puppy on a date with Colleen and her dog, Princess.
- DirectorPhil TraillStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiTim thinks wearing a Cinderella dress during March Madness is good luck, so he refuses to take it off in hopes his alma mater will win. Also, Greg fantasizes about what to write in a birthday card for his boss, Tyler goes to prom and must withstand unsolicited advice from his parents and grandparents, and Jen sets Matt up on a blind date with her coworker, Dougie.
- DirectorChad LoweStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiPart 1: Greg had an idea. Tim is superstitious. Tyler goes to his prom with Clementine. Matt goes on a date, but can't get over Colleen. Part 2: Colleen and Matt have a party for their book release and Matt makes a big decision. Tyler gets hitched. Tim and Heather forget Sam's student of the month ceremony. Heather finds out that she comes from a broken home.
- DirectorJason WinerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiHeather and Tim enlist Clementine's unusual parents, Mary-Lynn and Spencer, to help convince Clementine and Tyler to annul their unexpected marriage. Also, Matt moves in with Colleen, to the chagrin of her roommate, Dougie; John and Joan run into "complications" after John takes the wrong dose of his daily pill; and Jen and Greg keep a secret from the family.
- DirectorAlisa StatmanStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Greg avoids voting in the presidential election because the lines are too long, he lies to Jen and says he did to get her off his back. Also, Heather begins working in Tim's office, but the initial fun of the constant togetherness starts to wear off, Tim gives Joan a prescription for medical marijuana after she complains she can't sleep, and Matt takes Colleen to the emergency room when she complains about mysterious stomach cramps.
- DirectorChad LoweStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Tim accidentally shaves off a huge chunk of eyebrow before an important photoshoot, he hopes Jen and Colleen's grooming expertise can fix it. Also, when Gigi passes away, Greg makes an anonymous donation with the money she left him, but later realizes he wants to be recognized for it; John learns firsthand what Gigi's life was like at the nursing home; and Joan honors her mother's memory with unusual jewelry
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.7 (208)TV EpisodeDirectorAlex ReidStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiMatt learns how much saving money turns Colleen on when she teaches him her frugal ways. In other events, Tim tries to fire Heather, John tries to help Sophia conquer her fear of flying and Jen's plans for Lark's first birthday go awry.
- DirectorJohn RiggiStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Joan's creative writing teacher, Professor Sinclair Wilde, praises her work, John assumes it is because he has a crush on her. Also, Tyler and Clementine invite Matt and Colleen over for an awkward dinner party; Jen tries to hide it from Greg when Lark takes her first steps while he's away on a business trip; and Colleen, Heather and Jen take Dougie out for ladies night when she realizes she might be gay.
- DirectorJason WinerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiJohn's plan to make Samantha choose boxing over ballet has unintended consequences. In other events, Jen tries to get a second opinion about a tonsil surgery, Joan scares Matt with spiders and Greg grows a beard.
- DirectorJude WengStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiColleen admits she can't swim as she and Matt talk about Hawaii as a honeymoon destination. Tim tries to ruin John's audition tape for "Survivor" out of jealousy. Jen pretends to be hooked on meditation in order to play cell phone games and Heather gives Sophia the talk about sex.
- DirectorHelen HuntStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiColleen is forced to deal with Joan's opinions as they shop for wedding dresses. In other events, Clementine feels she's overstaying her welcome at the Hughes house, Jen can't stay awake after a romantic date night and John and Matt try to build a vanity for Sophia.
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.6 (212)TV EpisodeDirectorJason WinerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiThe Shorts take a trip down memory lane on New Year's Day.
- DirectorChad LoweStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiHeather freaks out when Samantha auditions for the high school musical and the director, Julius Black, doesn't give her a part. Also, Matt, Greg and Heather suspect Joan is having an affair; Tyler and Clementine decide to find a home of their own; and, Jen, Colleen and Tim secretly play "Short Family Bingo" to pass the time during the weekly Sunday brunch.
- 2015–201921mTV-146.9 (192)TV EpisodeDirectorJames Alan HenszStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Colleen and Matt host the family tailgate party at the L.A. Rams game, they invite former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner to spice up their so far dismal event. Also, Tim's in danger of missing the game when Sophia makes him take her to the restroom and they get sidetracked returning to their seats; Joan and Jen try to sneak into seats closer to the field; and Greg wins a chance to participate in a halftime contest involving a football toss.
- DirectorJames Alan HenszStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Greg insists on being Matt's best man at his wedding, Matt is forced to reveal his secret about their plans. Also, Colleen refers Jen to her aggressive bikini waxer in order to get a referral discount; Joan tries to prove to Heather that Sophia is ready for a little independence; and Clementine gets a job at a car rental office, leaving Tyler home alone all day.
- 2015–201921mTV-147.2 (188)TV EpisodeDirectorAlisa StatmanStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiOn Valentine's Day, Greg and Jan hire Allie to cook for them, Matt and Colleen attempt to adopt a dog from a judgmental animal advocate, John and Joan try to buy a classic car and a boy gives Sophia a necklace.
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.3 (195)TV EpisodeDirectorJaffar MahmoodStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiTim gets tickets to the Grammys; Matt and Colleen meet with their wedding planner; John and Joan join Facebook; Heather attempts to save Sophia's goldfish.
- DirectorRebecca AsherStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiJen and Matt have an awkward dinner without Greg and Colleen.
- 2015–201920mTV-PG7.6 (189)TV EpisodeDirectorJonathan JudgeStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiGreg stirs up an old family feud when he finds money he accused Matt of stealing from him when they were younger. Also, Joan takes offense when Heather writes off her forgetfulness as "old age"; Colleen confronts a mechanic she believes is sexist; and Tim makes the kids go through an impromptu earthquake drill to see if they could figure out how to get home without money or cell service.
- DirectorKen WhittinghamStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiMatt and Colleen have crazy sleepwalking adventures from taking a strong sleeping aid.
- 2015–201921mTV-147.1 (179)TV EpisodeDirectorChris KochStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiGreg is upset that Lark only wants to be held by Jen.
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.2 (177)TV EpisodeDirectorEric Dean SeatonStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiMatt and Colleen have a disastrous time babysitting Lark while Jen is at work. Also, Sophia is far from pleased when John buys her a butterfly kit for her birthday; Tim and Heather rehash an old fight from the early days of their relationship; and Greg gives Samantha questionable advice about being an entrepreneur for her school project.
- DirectorAlisa StatmanStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Colleen goes to Tim for help with an embarrassing ailment, she begs him not to tell the family. Also, Dougie enlists Joan to help her buy a gift for Matt and Colleen's wedding; Heather gets jealous when her friends want to include Jen in their mommy group; and Professor Sinclair Wilde encourages Joan to ask her family to read a draft of her book.
- 2015–201920mTV-147.2 (187)TV EpisodeDirectorAngela BarnesStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Greg and Jen take Lark on her first airplane trip, their parental skills are upstaged by another couple travelling with their baby. Also, Joan and John attempt to smuggle their dog, Tank, onto the plane; Matt and Colleen miss their flights when they accept travel vouchers for airline credits; and Heather and Tim run into countless obstacles when trying to get to the airport on time.
- DirectorJude WengStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Colleen and Matt miss all the flights to Mexico for their wedding, they question if they will ever get married. Also, Greg and Jen get into trouble when they share a cookie with a fellow plane passenger who has a severe allergic reaction to it, Joan and John rush their dog to the vet after he swallows Matt's wedding ring, and the Hughes family moves into Tyler and Clementine's tiny house when a fire breaks out in their kitchen,
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.6 (195)TV EpisodeDirectorJohn RiggiStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen the entire Hughes family moves into John and Joan's home after their kitchen is destroyed, their presence creates chaos for Joan. Also, Matt and Colleen are set to receive a huge monetary settlement from Colleen's fall off the motel balcony on their wedding night; John tries to get Sophia back on track when she starts misbehaving; Tyler and Clementine make a surprise announcement to the family; and Jen and Greg attempt to persuade Lark to get rid of her pacifier.
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.3 (183)TV EpisodeDirectorEric Dean SeatonStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Jen invites her boss, Paul, and his wife over to dinner to impress him, she and Greg can't remember his wife's name and scramble to avoid embarrassment. Also, Tim urges Tyler to start dating; Matt ends up having a nightmare about parenting after he and Colleen discuss having children; and Joan grows increasingly stressed about Heather living with her.
- DirectorJonathan JudgeStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Heather finds a map to a time capsule she buried with her brothers as kids, they all set out to find it and dig it up. Also, Jen learns she has a low car service rating so she books rides across the city to charm drivers and increase her score; Joan joins her neighbor's poker game in an effort to win an unusual prize; and John finally gets hearing aids but they aren't having the effect he was hoping for.
- 2015–201921mTV-PG8.1 (230)TV EpisodeDirectorJaffar MahmoodStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Heather, Clementine and Jen offer to save Joan from the stress of preparing the Thanksgiving meal, the free time leaves Joan even more frazzled. Also, Greg has a boost of self-confidence after learning he has high levels of testosterone; Samantha keeps a secret from her family during Thanksgiving dinner; and John is determined to continue the tradition of using his old, unsafe knife to carve the turkey.
- DirectorJonathan JudgeStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Tim and Heather go to an expensive dinner to celebrate their anniversary, they are determined to finish every bite of their pricey 20-course meal. Also, Jen and Greg try to quickly potty-train Lark before her first day of preschool; Tyler gets jealous of the attention Clementine is getting at work; and Matt and Samantha team up for a "Middle Child Day" and go to a trapeze school.
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.3 (173)TV EpisodeDirectorJohn RiggiStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiThings take an awkward turn when Heather tries to be Tyler's cool best friend.
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.2 (181)TV EpisodeDirectorJaffar MahmoodStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiJen and Greg hire Clementine as a part-time nanny for Lark and invite her to join them for dinner, only for the waitress to mistake Jen for Lark's grandmother.
- DirectorJeffrey WalkerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiThe holiday spirit is alive, well and wildly different for each member of the Short family
- DirectorMarcus StokesStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiAn animated sequence featuring the whole family as farm animals reveals that Matt and Colleen are struggling to have a baby.
- 2015–201920mTV-147.2 (183)TV EpisodeDirectorMelissa KosarStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiEach member of the family has a crisis that prevents Matt from getting to the fertility clinic on time.
- DirectorKen WhittinghamStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiJen creates an awkward situation for Tyler when she gets caught up in the excitement of singing in Tyler's band.
- DirectorEric Dean SeatonStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiGreg makes up a lie to get out of attending a party hosted by his and Jen's crazy neighbors.
- DirectorNatalia AndersonStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiMatt and Greg encounter a few bizarre obstacles on the way to Greg's interview.
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.5 (159)TV EpisodeDirectorLinda MendozaStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiJen and Greg decide to take turns dealing with her annoying parents when they come to visit. Also, when Tim and Heather chaperone Samantha's dance, Heather runs into an old flame; Colleen cashes in the many "love coupons" Matt has given her as gifts over the years; and Sophia digs up disturbing information when she investigates the family lineage.
- DirectorMelissa KosarStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Sophia feels like she is no longer the cutest kid in the Short family, she tries frantically to regain her status. Also, Joan gives Jen a beautiful necklace, forgetting she already gave it to Heather for her Sweet 16, and now she has to get it back; Greg tries to fit in with his new young coworkers but takes things too far; and Colleen and Tim bond when he helps her administer the hormone injections for her IVF treatment.
- DirectorJonathan JudgeStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiSophia arranges a musical with her stuffed animals after Heather tells her to get rid of them.
- DirectorAlex ReidStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiJen and Greg go to great lengths to find the perfect babysitter for Lark. Also, John becomes testy when shopping for a mattress and Joan realizes the unusual source of his aggravation; Heather learns information about Samantha's boyfriend that she isn't sure she should reveal; and Matt believes he may have a history with Colleen's sister after he meets her for the first time.
- 2015–201920mTV-PG7.3 (148)TV EpisodeDirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiJen is thrilled to be offered a custom painting as payment from a hot new artist - until she sees the final product.
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.7 (154)TV EpisodeDirectorChad LoweStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiThe quirky history of the Short family is revealed.
- 2015–201920mTV-PG7.4 (150)TV EpisodeDirectorJude WengStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiTyler and Tim realize they are in over their heads when Heather tasks them with buying a bra for Samantha. Also, Joan asks Jen to submit a recipe for the family cookbook, prompting Jen to steal one from her favorite restaurant; John gets Samantha and Sophia hooked on gambling while babysitting for them; and Colleen and Matt obsess about their surrogate's unhealthy lifestyle.
- DirectorJames Alan HenszStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiColleen and Matt think they have found a clever way to say thank you; Sophia uses her legal skills to win her case for a second ear piercing; John becomes a model senior citizen only to find that the lifestyle is not as glamorous as he would have hoped; and Jen and Greg rediscover adult freedom as Lark becomes more independent, but will their carefree behavior take them back to square one?
- DirectorJustin AdlerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiTim and Heather plan a surprise birthday party for Samantha, but the night takes an unexpected turn when Samantha doesn't come home alone. Also, Matt and Colleen are in an awkward situation with their surrogate; John and Joan learn Spanish for their next adventure; and Jen and Greg have to find a way to keep their secret from the family.
- DirectorJonathan JudgeStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiThe Shorts arrive at their vacation resort in the Yucatan, but their accommodations aren't what they expected; Heather is ridiculously overprotective of Sophia; Jen and Greg discover that Matt and Colleen have been duping everyone.
- DirectorJustin AdlerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Colleen and Matt try to impress a potential birth mother, they have a hard time competing against another couple; Jen's pregnancy takes a toll on Greg; Heather lets John take credit for her housekeeping; Joan recovers from knee surgery.
- DirectorJames Alan HenszStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhile Joan is bedridden recovering from surgery, she persuades Sophia to spend time with her; Jen and Greg select a name for their new baby only to learn that Matt and Colleen chose the same one; Heather has a new business idea.
- DirectorNatalia AndersonStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Colleen and Matt learn they may not be allowed into the delivery room for the birth of the baby they are planning to adopt, they try to convince Morgan to have the baby at home; Heather is thrilled when Samantha has a falling-out with a friend.
- DirectorLinda MendozaStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiAfter Tim has a heart attack, he becomes clingy and annoys the entire family; Greg and Jen make a pact to keep their baby's gender a secret; Sophia's new pet frog turns out to be a dangerous species; Matt and Colleen get news about their adoption.
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.4 (161)TV EpisodeDirectorChad LoweStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiAfter John befriends the janitor at Sophia's school, Mr. Sissel (Biff Wiff), John learns that Sophia and her friends believe a childish rumor about him. Also, Heather pushes Tim and Joan to go for walks together while recovering from their health issues; Matt and Colleen try to tame Dougie's (Fortune Feimster) bad habits; and Jen is desperate to not go into labor during Lark's birthday party
- DirectorMelissa KosarStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiGreg scrambles to find Lark when he loses her at the hospital while visiting Jen and the new baby. Also, Heather offers to help Sophia with her math homework but can't figure out the new teaching method; Matt enrolls his adopted son, Lucas (Vivaan Bisoi), in a father/son art class; and Colleen organizes a family photo shoot and glams Joan up for the occasion.
- DirectorNatalia AndersonStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiHeather and Tim try not to freak out when they get an emergency text from Samantha to pick her up in the middle of the night; Tim endures an embarrassing public situation; John accidentally walks in on Jen while she's breastfeeding the baby.
- DirectorEric Dean SeatonStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Tim gets a toupee, the family tries their best to hide their horrified reactions. Also, Jen fights for face time with her boss when she returns to work after maternity leave; Joan decides to retire but gets cold feet; and Greg and Matt build a playhouse for the kids.
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Matt and Colleen treat Jen and Greg to a fancy dinner as a "thank you" for writing a recommendation letter, Jen and Greg are mortified when they realize they never wrote it; Sophia asks Tim and Heather to get her a pig.
- DirectorNatalia AndersonStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Jen and Greg hire the cleaning lady who worked for John and Joan for years, Jen is horrified at her strange habits; Matt, Heather and Greg race to find the valuable souvenir pens John brought them when they were kids; Lucas is terrified of Joan.
- DirectorJustin AdlerStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Matt helps Grandpa Mort efficiently book a family trip to the Bahamas, the family is impressed, so Greg reserves a cabana at the pool to outdo Matt; Tim saves the life of a hotel guest; Matt and Colleen take an excursion to a private island.
- 2015–201921mTV-PG7.4 (175)TV EpisodeDirectorAlex ReidStarsColin HanksBetsy BrandtThomas SadoskiWhen Tim and Heather realize that being grandparents is very far off in the future, they decide to have another baby; Joan gets frustrated when she keeps getting tasked with watching the grandkids; Jen and Greg decide to look for a new house.