In-Laws

Season 1

2002 · 15 episodes · 7h 30m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Pilot

   24 Sept 2002 · 30 min

   Financially strapped newlyweds Matt and Alex Landis move into the suburban home of the bride's well-off parents, Victor and Marlene Pellet. From the get-go, there's tension between the affable Matt, a would-be chef, and his inflexible father-in-law. Victor's immediate annoyance with Matt over petty matters prompts him to gruffly call for ""private convo times,"" shorthand for one-on-one conversations with his son-in-law, which are intended to intimidate the young man. That they do, until Matt decides to have his own private showdown with his new relation at a fancy restaurant.

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   2. Fleetwood Matt

   24 Sept 2002 · 30 min

   Matt's smashup of Victor's vintage Cadillac is but a prelude to other revelations of covered-up accidents that befell the prized vehicle.

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   3. The Mattress Kings

   1 Oct 2002 · 30 min

   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"" by Victor—which leads to a male struggle for dominance as both of the men in Alex' life try to prove their superiority through a mattress purchase. Meanwhile, Marlene befriends a co-worker, a condescending former classmate of Alex who ridiculed her throughout school.

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   4. Love Is the Key

   1 Oct 2002 · 30 min

   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---and a band.

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   5. Monopoly Report

   8 Oct 2002 · 30 min

   A family Monopoly game is dicey for Matt, who's vexed by the Pellets' quirky rules, inside jokes, and freewheeling currency exchanges.

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   6. Crown Vic

   15 Oct 2002 · 30 min

   Matt and Alex meet a new young couple, and Victor hopes to inherit the position of head of his civic organization.

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   7. Love Thy Neighbor

   22 Oct 2002 · 30 min

   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.

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   8. Halloween: Resurrection

   29 Oct 2002 · 30 min

   Matt inadvertently reignites a fierce competition for the best decorated house on the block.

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   9. Games People Play

   12 Nov 2002 · 30 min

   After initially beating Vic in a raquetball game, Matt throws the next game at Alex' request.

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    10. Lucky Charms

    19 Nov 2002 · 30 min

    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.

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    11. If You Can't Stand the Heat

    3 Dec 2002 · 30 min

    Vic and Marlene become suspicious when they learn that Matt's cooking partner is a sexy young woman.

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    12. Married Christmas

    3 Dec 2002 · 30 min

    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.

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    13. Matt Goes into Labor

    7 Jan 2003 · 30 min

    Showdown time: Matt meets Alex's former beau, an accomplished Adonis who has his own tales to tell about Victor.

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    14. Two Rooms

    14 Jan 2003 · 30 min

    Matt, Alex, Victor and Marlene go away for the weekend and unwisely stay in adjoining hotel rooms.

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    15. Mother's Nature

    Date TBA · 30 min

    Patti LuPone plays Matt's outspoken mother, an environmental activist battling Victor over his plans to build on protected wetlands.