The McCarthys
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The McCarthys is a multi-camera comedy about a close-knit, sports-crazed Boston family whose somewhat athletically challenged son, Ronny, is chosen by his father to be his assistant high school basketball coach, much to the surprise of his more qualified siblings. Ronny wants nothing more than to move away, join the singles scene and find a partner. His distraught mother, Marjorie is not upset that her favorite son is gay, but that he wants to leave Boston and his family.
Ronny's plans change, however, when his politically incorrect and outspoken father, Arthur stuns everyone with his choice for an assistant. Touched by his father's offer, Ronny embarks on a completely different future and he can be sure that his loving family, including his twin brothers Sean and Gerard and his sister Jackie, are going to have a very vocal opinion about it.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
The Good CoachUpset that Arthur chose Ronny to be his assistant coach, Sean and Gerard apply for other coaching jobs and wind up competing against each another. Meanwhile, Marjorie becomes jealous when she thinks Ronny has a boyfriend. - 02
Thanks a Lot, RonnyThe family work together to manipulate Gerard into breaking up with his offensive girlfriend, during Thanksgiving dinner. - 03
Why Guys Shouldn't Date Their Sister's ExWhen Marjorie learns Jackie's ex-boyfriend is gay, she tries to fix Ronny up with him. Also, Sean gives Gerard a birthday gift that proves to be disappointing to everyone but Marjorie.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
PilotOctober 30, 2014When Ronny considers moving away from his close-knit, sports-crazed family, his father surprises everyone when he offers him a job as his as - S01E02
Love McCarthys StyleNovember 6, 2014After meeting his boyfriend's very affectionate family, Ronny tries to encourage his own family to share their feelings with one another. Me - S01E03Season's bestThe Good CoachNovember 13, 2014Upset that Arthur chose Ronny to be his assistant coach, Sean and Gerard apply for other coaching jobs and wind up competing against each an
- S01E04
Supporting JackieNovember 20, 2014Marjorie learns that Jackie's ex-boyfriend is gay, so she tries to fix Ronny up with him. Meanwhile, Sean gives Gerard a birthday gift that - S01E05Thanks a Lot, RonnyNovember 27, 2014The family work together to manipulate Gerard into breaking up with his offensive girlfriend, during Thanksgiving dinner.
- S01E06Why Guys Shouldn't Date Their Sister's ExDecember 4, 2014When Marjorie learns Jackie's ex-boyfriend is gay, she tries to fix Ronny up with him. Also, Sean gives Gerard a birthday gift that proves t
- S01E07
Arthur and Marjorie's Night ApartDecember 11, 2014When Marjorie learns she needs to spend the night in the hospital, she fixes Arthur a care package with instructions on how to perform basic - S01E08
Red Sox SwapDecember 18, 2014Marjorie invites their upstairs tenant to join the family for Christmas and watch them play their extremely competitive gift-exchange game c - S01E09
Sister ActJanuary 8, 2015—When Marjorie's overly competitive sister, Eileen, comes to visit, their sibling rivalry gets the better of them and forces their families t - S01E10
Hall of FameJanuary 15, 2015—Marjorie tries to protect Gerard from getting his feelings hurt by leading him to believe he was inducted into the High School Hall of Fame. - S01E11
The RefJanuary 29, 2015—When Ronny dates Doug, a handsome ref who has a history of infuriating Arthur, Ronny invites him over for dinner to convince them he is a ni - S01E12
Gerard's Engagement PartyJuly 4, 2015—Marjorie has to try and bond with her future daughter-in-law after Gerard misses the engagement party. - S01E13
Cutting the CordJuly 4, 2015—The McCarthy family make a bet. Jackie attempts to hide her pregnancy whilst out on a date. - S01E14
Family TherapyJuly 11, 2015—When the family finds out that Ronny sees a therapist, they crash his appointment and wind up in an impromptu family session where they air - S01E15
End GamesJuly 11, 2015—The McCarthy children are sent into a frenzy when they each try to prove they are responsible enough to be appointed executor of their paren
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