Financially strapped newlyweds Matt and Alex Landis move into the suburban home of the bride's well-off parents, Victor and Marlene Pellet. From the get-go, there's tension between the affable Matt, a would-be chef, and his inflexible father-in-law. Victor's immediate annoyance with Matt over petty matters prompts him to gruffly call for ""private convo times,"" shorthand for one-on-one conversations with his son-in-law, which are intended to intimidate the young man. That they do, until Matt decides to have his own private showdown with his new relation at a fancy restaurant. Air Date : 24th-Sep-2002  Read More

Matt's smashup of Victor's vintage Cadillac is but a prelude to other revelations of covered-up accidents that befell the prized vehicle. Air Date : 24th-Sep-2002  Read More

After their squeaky mattress puts their sex-life on display, Matt and Alex want a new bed and are talked into going to the ""Mattress King"" by Victor—which leads to a male struggle for dominance as both of the men in Alex' life try to prove their superiority through a mattress purchase. Meanwhile, Marlene befriends a co-worker, a condescending former classmate of Alex who ridiculed her throughout school. Air Date : 1st-Oct-2002  Read More

From TV Guide: The romantic dinner that Matt and Alex hope to share balloons into a big bash thanks to Victor, who invites himself, Marlene---and a band. Air Date : 1st-Oct-2002  Read More

A family Monopoly game is dicey for Matt, who's vexed by the Pellets' quirky rules, inside jokes, and freewheeling currency exchanges. Air Date : 8th-Oct-2002  Read More

Matt and Alex meet a new young couple, and Victor hopes to inherit the position of head of his civic organization. Air Date : 15th-Oct-2002  Read More

A neighbor's home sale sparks a family feud: Marlene's made a deal, but Victor blows it—because he hates the buyer's pet bird. Air Date : 22nd-Oct-2002  Read More

Matt inadvertently reignites a fierce competition for the best decorated house on the block. Air Date : 29th-Oct-2002  Read More

After initially beating Vic in a raquetball game, Matt throws the next game at Alex' request. Air Date : 12th-Nov-2002  Read More

A day at the races bonds Victor and Matt, whose ""jinx-in-law"" has a streak of beginner's luck that summons the duo back to the track. Air Date : 19th-Nov-2002  Read More

Vic and Marlene become suspicious when they learn that Matt's cooking partner is a sexy young woman. Air Date : 3rd-Dec-2002  Read More

Marlene's dad comes to visit for the holiday—and suddenly Matt is not the only one in the house with an abusive father-in-law. Air Date : 3rd-Dec-2002  Read More

Showdown time: Matt meets Alex's former beau, an accomplished Adonis who has his own tales to tell about Victor. Air Date : 7th-Jan-2003  Read More

Matt, Alex, Victor and Marlene go away for the weekend and unwisely stay in adjoining hotel rooms. Air Date : 14th-Jan-2003  Read More

Patti LuPone plays Matt's outspoken mother, an environmental activist battling Victor over his plans to build on protected wetlands. Air Date : 1st-Jan-1970  Read More