Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2002)

Cast

Dennis Farina as Victor Pellet
Dennis Farina

as Victor Pellet

Elon Gold as Matt Landis
Elon Gold

as Matt Landis

Bonnie Somerville as Alex Pellet Landis
Bonnie Somerville

as Alex Pellet Landis

Jean Smart as Marlene Pellet
Jean Smart

as Marlene Pellet

Episodes

Pilot poster

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September 24, 2002

Financially strapped newlyweds Matt and Alex Landis move into the suburban home of the bride's well-off parents, Victor…

Fleetwood Matt poster

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September 24, 2002

Matt's smashup of Victor's vintage Cadillac is but a prelude to other revelations of covered-up accidents that befell t…

The Mattress Kings poster

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October 1, 2002

After their squeaky mattress puts their sex-life on display, Matt and Alex want a new bed and are talked into going to …

Love Is the Key poster

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October 1, 2002

From TV Guide: The romantic dinner that Matt and Alex hope to share balloons into a big bash thanks to Victor, who inv…

Monopoly Report poster

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October 8, 2002

A family Monopoly game is dicey for Matt, who's vexed by the Pellets' quirky rules, inside jokes, and freewheeling curr…

Crown Vic poster

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October 15, 2002

Matt and Alex meet a new young couple, and Victor hopes to inherit the position of head of his civic organization.

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October 22, 2002

A neighbor's home sale sparks a family feud: Marlene's made a deal, but Victor blows it—because he hates the buyer's …

Halloween: Resurrection poster

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October 29, 2002

Matt inadvertently reignites a fierce competition for the best decorated house on the block.

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November 12, 2002

After initially beating Vic in a raquetball game, Matt throws the next game at Alex' request.

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November 19, 2002

A day at the races bonds Victor and Matt, whose ""jinx-in-law"" has a streak of beginner's luck that summons the duo ba…

If You Can't Stand the Heat poster

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December 3, 2002

Vic and Marlene become suspicious when they learn that Matt's cooking partner is a sexy young woman.

Married Christmas poster

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December 3, 2002

Marlene's dad comes to visit for the holiday—and suddenly Matt is not the only one in the house with an abusive fathe…

Matt Goes into Labor poster

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January 7, 2003

Showdown time: Matt meets Alex's former beau, an accomplished Adonis who has his own tales to tell about Victor.

Two Rooms poster

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January 14, 2003

Matt, Alex, Victor and Marlene go away for the weekend and unwisely stay in adjoining hotel rooms.

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Invalid Date

Patti LuPone plays Matt's outspoken mother, an environmental activist battling Victor over his plans to build on protec…