Happy Family (2003–2004)

TV ShowEndedNBCComedy1 season, 22 episodes
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Plot

Peter and Annie are constantly trying to find time without the kids and their problems, but while attempting to maintain a happy family image, they end up involved with their children's lives more than ever.

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Episodes by season

Season0122Episodes2003–04Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01PilotSeptember 9, 2003—Peter and Annie discover Tim's not graduating college and he's sleeping with the next-door neighbor; Todd's cheating on his fiancée and Sara
  2. S01E02Over and OutSeptember 16, 2003—Annie tries to drive a wedge between Tim and Maggie. Meanwhile, Todd is forced to choose between his girlfriend and his fiancée.
  3. S01E03ToothSeptember 23, 2003—Sara goes on blind dates with Peter's patient and Tim's guidance counselor.
  4. S01E04Dinner with FriendsSeptember 30, 2003—Peter and Annie are mortified when they discover people are gossiping about their family. Meanwhile, the kids band together to get out of at
  5. S01E05Tim's BlankOctober 7, 2003—
  6. S01E06Sara RebelsOctober 14, 2003—
  7. S01E07The DoghouseOctober 21, 2003—
  8. S01E081:42October 28, 2003—
  9. S01E09Not ThanksgivingNovember 11, 2003—
  10. S01E10Randall's GiftNovember 18, 2003—Peter and Annie make plans to smoke a joint on Halloween.
  11. S01E11Bill's BackDecember 2, 2003—
  12. S01E12Mother and Child ReunionDecember 9, 2003—
  13. S01E13Wedding PlansJanuary 6, 2004—
  14. S01E14Rules and GirlsJanuary 13, 2004—
  15. S01E15The One with the FriendsFebruary 3, 2004—
  16. S01E16Bye Bye BirdieFebruary 24, 2004—
  17. S01E17The HeadboardMarch 2, 2004—
  18. S01E18SecretsMarch 16, 2004—
  19. S01E19The JuicerMarch 23, 2004—
  20. S01E20The PlayMarch 30, 2004—
  21. S01E21The Shampoo EffectApril 6, 2004—
  22. S01E22Dear MomApril 20, 2004—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Cast

John LarroquetteJohn LarroquettePeter BrennanChristine BaranskiChristine BaranskiAnnie BrennanJeff Bryan DavisJeff Bryan DavisTodd BrennanMelanie PaxsonMelanie PaxsonSara BrennanTyler FrancavillaTyler FrancavillaTim Brennan

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