The War at Home

S01E20: The West Palm Beach Story

Dave decides to take the family to Florida to visit his parents, and because it won't cost him a dime. But he soon learns that Mike hates to fly, Vicky hates his parents, and Hillary wants to remain in town so the boy she likes won't forget her. This leaves Larry the only one actually looking forward to going on the trip, and has started a weight-loss program so he'll look good in a speedo. However, everything soon starts to go wrong when their ride to the airport is cancelled, Hillary's new nipple ring is discovered by airport security in front of an angry Vicky, and Dave is searched by security. Once they reach the condo, Dave is continously treated by his dad the same way he treats Larry and wants to return home as quickly as possible.

Overview

When Dave and Vicky were growing up, their parents had it easy. Back then, there were no “time-outs,” no one had any “boundaries,” and “parenting” wasn’t even a word. Parents had no idea what their kids were really up to and ignorance truly was bliss. Now Dave and Vicky have teenagers of their own, and anything their kids might even think about doing, Dave and Vicky have already done… at least twice.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

September 11, 2005 6.0 22 min
16-year-old Hillary's father, Dave, refuses to let her go out on a date with a guy older than her. So, to deceive him, she brings a new ""study buddy"" over to the house instead. At...
I.M. What I.M.

S01E02 I.M. What I.M.

September 18, 2005 22 min
Vicky decides to turn to an old, ex-boyfriend over the internet for advice about what to about her son, Larry, who insists on wearing women's clothes. While she's online, though, she discovers some of Dave's...
High Crimes

S01E03 High Crimes

September 25, 2005 22 min
When Dave notices how nice Hillary has been to him recently, he is certain it's because she's having sex with someone. However, Mike spies on her and confirms that Dave is actually wrong. Dave then...
Guess Who's Coming to BBQ?

S01E04 Guess Who's Coming to BBQ?

October 2, 2005 22 min
Dave isn't happy when Taye's family is invited over for a barbecue by Vicky, and has a hard time getting along with Taye's father, Omar. At the barbecue, Omar mistakes some of Dave's comments as...
Like a Virgin

S01E05 Like a Virgin

November 6, 2005 22 min
When Dave finds out that Hillary is asking Vicky about sex, he plans an unexpected family trip to prevent her from going out on a date on Saturday night. Meanwhile, Kenny can't accept the fact...
The Bigger They Come

S01E06 The Bigger They Come

November 13, 2005 22 min
One of Hillary's friends gets breast implants, so now, Hillary wants to get implants, too. However, both Dave and Vicky won't let her do it, as Dave tells Hillary that it's what's on the inside...
Cheers

S01E07 Cheers

November 20, 2005 22 min
When Hillary and her friend Brenda are caught arriving drunk late at night, Dave and Vicky decide to ban alcohol in the house. However, this only lasts two days, as Vicky and Dave fall victims...
The Empire Spanks Back

S01E08 The Empire Spanks Back

November 27, 2005 22 min
When Dave thinks the kids are getting away with too much, he implements a zero-tolerance, pro-spanking policy, since talking to them just isn't working. However, they all think he's bluffing and don't take him seriously....
Dave Get Your Gun

S01E09 Dave Get Your Gun

December 11, 2005 22 min
Dave becomes upset with Larry because of his lack of interest in masculine activities, and his lead role in the ""Annie Get Your Gun"" play at his high school. Things get worse for Larry when...
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

S01E10 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

December 18, 2005 22 min
Grandma Betty comes over with her new boyfriend for dinner with the family. However, soon, Dave finds out that she is spending a lot of money on him. Fearing that he'll lose his future inheritance,...
It's a Living

S01E11 It's a Living

January 8, 2006 22 min
Vicky becomes inspired to be more ambitious by Mike when he scores high on a test, with the option of taking the honors class. So, she decides to return to her fashion-executive lifestyle, which will...
Gimme A Break

S01E12 Gimme A Break

January 29, 2006 22 min
The family struggles to adjust to Vicky's new job, which leaves her with less hours to be at home and more hours working. Dave and Larry continue to have tough time trying to do the...
Three's Company

S01E13 Three's Company

February 26, 2006 22 min
Jodi, one of Vicky’s college friends visits to reveal that she is now sober. But now Dave is afraid that Jodi will tell Vicky that they (Dave and Jodi) had sex in college.
How Do You Spell Relief?

S01E14 How Do You Spell Relief?

February 28, 2006 22 min
Dave suspects Hillary is pregnant when he finds a pregnancy test in the trash. However, he soon learns that a depressed, jobless Vicky has not been taking the pill. So, Dave insists and helps Vicky...
Looney Tunes

S01E15 Looney Tunes

March 12, 2006 22 min
Dave and Vicky attempt to cheer Mike up when they are convinced he's depressed after find a note in his room. Mike goes along with them and decides to milk the situation for all its...
Oh, Grow Up

S01E16 Oh, Grow Up

March 19, 2006 22 min
Dave has to deal with mood swings and PMS when Vicky and Hillary's menstrual cycles start in full swing. So, when a reluctant Dave has to take Hillary to the gynecologist's office, he soon discovers...
The 17 Year Itch

S01E17 The 17 Year Itch

March 26, 2006 22 min
Dave thinks he's still a catch for the ladies when he gets hit on by an attractive saleswoman at work. But he soon learns that she was only checking him out for her mother. Meanwhile,...
13 Going On $30,000

S01E18 13 Going On $30,000

April 9, 2006 22 min
Mike asks Dave for a bar mitzvah, but he believes Mike is only in it for the party and gifts. However, Mike expresses geniune interest in Judaism after studying Hebrew, so Dave and Vicky are...
Snow Job

S01E19 Snow Job

April 16, 2006 22 min
When Hillary sprains her ankle skiing and lands in the emergency room, a furious Dave becomes even angrier when he realizes Vicky gave her approval for the ski trip without his consent. But when they...
The West Palm Beach Story

S01E20 The West Palm Beach Story

April 16, 2006 22 min
Dave decides to take the family to Florida to visit his parents, and because it won't cost him a dime. But he soon learns that Mike hates to fly, Vicky hates his parents, and Hillary...
The Runaways

S01E21 The Runaways

April 23, 2006 22 min
When Vicky refuses to buy Larry Ice Capades tickets, he runs away from home hoping she'll give in so he can see Brian Boitano star as Bilbo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings" on...
Drive Me Crazy

S01E22 Drive Me Crazy

April 30, 2006 22 min
Thinking that Hillary will be grateful, Dave takes the blame when she gets pulled over for reckless driving while she's taking driving lessons. However, Hillary isn't grateful at all when this leads Dave to be...

Cast

Michael Rapaport
Michael Rapaport
Dave
Anita Barone
Anita Barone
Vicky
Kaylee DeFer
Kaylee DeFer
Hillary
Kyle Sullivan
Kyle Sullivan
Larry
Dean Collins
Dean Collins
Mike
Rami Malek
Rami Malek
Kenny

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