The War at Home (2005–2007)

1. S01E01PilotSeptember 11, 2005—When 16-year-old Hillary wants to date an older guy, Dave puts his foot down, so Hillary brings home a new "study buddy." Meanwhile, Dave an
2. S01E02I.M. What I.M.September 18, 2005—In order to understand why Larry dressed in women's clothing, Vicky turns to an old boyfriend via the Internet for advice, which upsets Dave
3. S01E03High CrimesSeptember 25, 2005—Dave is sure that the reason Hillary has been so nice to him lately is because she is having sex. But when Mike does some spying and Dave fi
4. S01E04Guess Who's Coming to the BarbecueOctober 2, 2005—Vicky invites Taye's family over for a barbecue, but Dave doesn't get along with Taye's father, Omar, who's a wealthy, well-educated, Africa
5. S01E05Like a VirginNovember 6, 2005—When Hillary asks Vicky about sex, Dave flips out and makes plans to take the entire family to the city for dinner and a musical on a Saturd
6. S01E06The Bigger They ComeNovember 13, 2005—When Hillary's friend gets breast implants, Hillary wants them, too. Dave and Vicky are against the idea, as Dave argues that it's what you'
7. S01E07CheersNovember 20, 2005—When Dave and Vicky catch Hillary and her friend Brenda drunk in their kitchen in the middle of the night, Vicky decides to eliminate alcoho
8. S01E08The Empire Spanks BackNovember 27, 2005—Dave fears that the kids are getting away with far too much, and when talking to them doesn't work, he institutes a zero-tolerance, pro-span
9. S01E09Dave Get Your GunDecember 11, 2005—After Larry lands a leading role in the high school production of "Annie Get Your Gun," Dave is disgruntled over Larry's lack of interest in
10. S01E10Breaking Up Is Hard to DoDecember 18, 2005—A family dinner gets out of hand when Grandma Betty brings over her new beau. After Dave discovers that she is spending loads of cash on him
11. S01E11It's a LivingJanuary 8, 2006—When Mike scores high on a test and is given the option of taking the honors class, Vicky is inspired to be more ambitious and tries to retu
12. S01E12Gimme a Break (Part 2 of 2)January 29, 2006—With Vicky working more hours at her new job, the house is a shambles as the family tries to adjust to her new working life. Larry becomes t
13. S01E13Three's CompanyFebruary 26, 2006—Vicky's old college friend, Jodi, pays a visit. Now that Jodi is sober and making amends for her past wrongdoings, Dave is terrified she'll
14. S01E14How Do You Spell Relief?February 28, 2006—Dave discovers a pregnancy test in the trash and suspects Hillary - only to find out that a depressed and out-of-work Vicky has gone off the
15. S01E15Looney TunesMarch 12, 2006—After finding a crumbled-up note with despondent scribbling on it in Mike's room, Dave and Vicky are convinced that Mike is unhappy and try
16. S01E16Oh Grow UpMarch 19, 2006—With Vicky and Hillary's menstrual cycles in full swing, Dave must deal with constant mood swings and PMS. After having to take Hillary to t
17. S01E17The Seventeen-Year ItchMarch 26, 2006—When Dave gets hit on by an attractive saleswoman at work, he believes he is still a catch for the younger ladies. However, he is quickly br
18. S01E1813 Going on $30,000April 9, 2006—When Mike asks for a bar mitzvah, Dave initially believes he's only in it for the party and the gifts. However, after Mike studies Hebrew an
19. S01E19Snow JobApril 16, 2006—When Hillary sprains her ankle skiing and lands in the emergency room, a furious Dave becomes even angrier when he realizes Vicky gave her a
20. S01E20The West Palm Beach StoryApril 16, 2006—Dave takes the family on a trip to visit his parents in Florida because it won't cost him anything. However, Mike hates to fly, Vicky hates
21. S01E21The RunawaysApril 23, 2006—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
22. S01E22Drive Me CrazyApril 30, 2006—When Dave takes Hillary out for driving lessons and she gets pulled over for reckless driving, Dave takes the blame, thinking that Hillary w

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1. S02E01Back to SchoolSeptember 10, 2006—As school starts up again, Dave is excited that the kids will be out of the house until he and Vicki realize that all of them have their own
2. S02E02Dream CrusherSeptember 17, 2006—When Larry decides to run for president, Dave is supportive of his son's interest in leadership, until he learns that Larry is actually runn
3. S02E03Super DaveSeptember 24, 2006—When Kenny's dad cancels on taking the boys to a comic book convention, Larry asks Dave to take them instead. At first, Dave refuses but aft
4. S02E04Car WarsOctober 1, 2006—Dave and Vicky decide to give Hillary the car she wants as long as she agrees to sign a contract so they can completely control her life. Sh
5. S02E05I Wash My Hands of YouNovember 5, 2006—Dave and Vicky rush to the hospital when they find out Hillary's date overdosed, only to discover that that date was fake and Hillary is rea
6. S02E06Be Careful What You Ask ForNovember 12, 2006—Dave accuses an incensed Hillary of cheating on her SATs after she gets a surprisingly high score. Meanwhile, Vicky and Dave meet a couple w
7. S02E07Love ThisNovember 19, 2006—When Dave thinks he sees Hillary in a "Girls Gone Crazy" video, he's beyond relieved to learn that he's mistaken - but completely freaked ou
8. S02E08Gaza StripNovember 26, 2006—Kenny's dad, Achmed, pulls up the rose bushes between his home and Dave and Vicky's, believing the property is his after an assessment. When
9. S02E09Cork ScrewedDecember 14, 2006—Dave refuses to take a wine appreciation course with Vicky, who fears they are in a rut and could use the bonding time, and then he makes fu
10. S02E10Love is BlindDecember 21, 2006—Dave is tired of Larry and Mike's constant fighting and suggests that Mike try harder to have a relationship with his brother. Much to Dave'
11. S02E11Out & InJanuary 4, 2007—After hearing that Dave thinks he's gay, Kenny confronts him about it and ends up coming out of the closet to him. Dave advises to Kenny to
12. S02E12Put on a Happy FaceJanuary 11, 2007—Kenny moves in to the Gold house and Vicky promptly sets out to redecorate the basement for him but her ideas don't meet his standards. Larr
13. S02E13It's Not Easy Being GreenJanuary 18, 2007—As Hillary prepares for an interview with a college admissions committee, Dave puts pressure on her to do well and sets up mock interviews,
14. S02E14A Lower-Middle-Upper-Middle-Class ProblemJanuary 25, 2007—Tired of the kids constantly asking him for money, Dave puts them on strict allowance. Vicky supports her husband until she, too, is put on
15. S02E15Zero ToleranceFebruary 1, 2007—Principal Fink suspends Larry from school for 30 days when pot is found in his jacket pocket, although it's actually Dave's jacket, which La
16. S02E16No Weddings and a FuneralFebruary 8, 2007—Vicky's mom Betty and her boyfriend Sid (George Segal) announce their engagement and upcoming wedding in St. Martin and invite the entire fa
17. S02E17Kenny Doesn't Live Here AnymoreFebruary 15, 2007—The kids are excited about the school's Sadie Hawkins dance, and even Kenny has a date. Once word gets out that Kenny's planning on attendin
18. S02E18Take This Job and Bleep ItMarch 4, 2007—When the insurance company Dave works for begins reducing commissions and cutting back on bagel breakfasts, Dave and two of his co-workers d
19. S02E19The White ShadowMarch 18, 2007—Larry posts a song he composed on a website and scores a meeting with a music executive who wants him to make a demo. Dave thinks Larry need
20. S02E20The War of the GoldsMarch 25, 2007—After Vicky and Dave have a car accident, they decide it's time to revisit their living wills and other legal documents. They also decide to
21. S02E21A Bitter Pill to SwallowApril 1, 2007—Larry reveals that he suffers from social anxiety disorder and Dave and Vicky put him on medication to help him become more comfortable with
22. S02E22The GraduateApril 22, 2007 6.0With Hillary's graduation only three weeks away, David and Vicky plan her graduation party, only to find out she may not even graduate becau

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