In-Laws

1. S01E01PilotSeptember 24, 2002—Financially strapped newlyweds Matt and Alex Landis move into the suburban home of the bride's well-off parents, Victor and Marlene Pellet.
2. S01E02Fleetwood MattSeptember 24, 2002—Matt's smashup of Victor's vintage Cadillac is but a prelude to other revelations of covered-up accidents that befell the prized vehicle.
3. S01E03The Mattress KingsOctober 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 the ""Mattress King""
4. S01E04Love Is the KeyOctober 1, 2002—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
5. S01E05Monopoly ReportOctober 8, 2002—A family Monopoly game is dicey for Matt, who's vexed by the Pellets' quirky rules, inside jokes, and freewheeling currency exchanges.
6. S01E06Crown VicOctober 15, 2002—Matt and Alex meet a new young couple, and Victor hopes to inherit the position of head of his civic organization.
7. S01E07Love Thy NeighborOctober 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 pet bird.
8. S01E08Halloween: ResurrectionOctober 29, 2002—Matt inadvertently reignites a fierce competition for the best decorated house on the block.
9. S01E09Games People PlayNovember 12, 2002—After initially beating Vic in a raquetball game, Matt throws the next game at Alex' request.
10. S01E10Lucky CharmsNovember 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 back to the track.
11. S01E11If You Can't Stand the HeatDecember 3, 2002—Vic and Marlene become suspicious when they learn that Matt's cooking partner is a sexy young woman.
12. S01E12Married ChristmasDecember 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 father-in-law.
13. S01E13Matt Goes into LaborJanuary 7, 2003—Showdown time: Matt meets Alex's former beau, an accomplished Adonis who has his own tales to tell about Victor.
14. S01E14Two RoomsJanuary 14, 2003—Matt, Alex, Victor and Marlene go away for the weekend and unwisely stay in adjoining hotel rooms.
15. S01E15Mother's Nature—Patti LuPone plays Matt's outspoken mother, an environmental activist battling Victor over his plans to build on protected wetlands.

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