S01E01 Pilot
Sam and Mel intend to reveal her pregnancy to her parents after a quiet dinner. However, when Sam misses the train after having a drunk girl throw up on him, the dinner starts becoming increasingly...
Worst Week
Good guy. Bad luck.
Overview
Sam Briggs is an entertainment magazine editor who will do anything to please his girlfriend's parents...but instead becomes a one-man wrecking crew whenever he's around them. Sam and his girlfriend, Melanie Clayton, have only one hurdle left to clear as they start their life together: breaking the news to Mel's conservative parents that they have a wedding in the works and a baby on the way.
Episodes
S01E02 The Bird
Sam tries to win over Dick by charming Angela, but then ruins any progress he made when he has a mishap with Dick's birds.
S01E03 The Monitor
Sam seeks help from a friend repairing Dicks portrait, but problems arise when his buddy falls in love with Dick's daughter, Chloe.
S01E04 The Truck
Mel and Sam decide it's time to reveal their secret, with their first big big doctor's appointment coming up concerning the pregnancy.
S01E05 The Club
After inviting too many co-workers to the wedding, Sam tells a risky lie that takes on a life of its own...
S01E06 The Ring
Melanie and Sam are handed down the family wedding ring for use in their marriage, however disaster strikes when Sam loses it...
S01E07 The Vows
Sam hopes he can get the Clayton's minister to perform their wedding ceremony, but as usual Sam's good intentions end with him stuck in a predicament from Hell.
S01E08 The Cake
The in-laws finally meet up, as Sam's parents meet Mel's folks for the first time.
S01E10 The Apartment
Mel tries to prove she doesn't need help from Angela when she considers renting the apartment above Sam and Mel, to be closer when the baby comes.
S01E11 The Gift
When Sam learns that Dick buys Angela the same Christmas gift every year, he offers to help him get something really special for her...but Sam's attempt to deliver the perfect present does not go as...
S01E12 The Article
Sam feels a need to empty the picture left in his mind after accidentally walking in on Angela at a gynecologist office, which causes him to write down his personal and private thoughts...which wind up...
S01E13 The Puppy
When Sam sees a litter of puppies being born, he worries he might not be able to handle the birth of his own child.
S01E14 The Sex
Sam and Mel were caught in an intimate moment when their nephew took their picture, and now plans on showing it around his school.
S01E15 The Epidural
While Mel goes into labor, Sam does his best to make it to the hospital in time but ends up at the wrong one.
S01E16 The Party
Sam manages to lose his pants while helping in the preparation of Dick's birthday party.
Cast
Kyle Bornheimer
Sam Briggs
Erinn Hayes
Melanie Clayton
Nancy Lenehan
Angela Clayton
Kurtwood Smith
Dick Clayton
