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Psychiatrist Dr. Bollas is assigned to examine Tanner Shackleton, a child of a Beverly Hills family, only to discover that Tanner doesn't have any problems — his family does. The story is in fact about Ben Baxter, a student who moves into the Shackletons' guest house, interacting with Tanner and his crazy family.
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- E1 The PilotNext upMar 9, 2004 · 30 min
Synopsis
In Beverly Hills, Calif., a psychology student counsels a wealthy couple's introverted son.
Guest stars: David Walton (Liam Connor), Lillian Hurst (Dorsa), Henry Gibson (Dr. Bollas)
- E2 Birds Do ItMar 10, 2004 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ben decides to tell Ted and Lesley that Tanner walked in on him and his new girlfriend during an intimate moment but finds that they're uncomfortable with the subject of sex. Meanwhile, Liam learns that Preston has no experience with women so he sets Preston up on a date with a more experienced girl.
Guest stars: Zooey Deschanel (Heidi), Marnette Patterson (Eve)
- E3 Scared StraightMar 15, 2004 · 30 min
Synopsis
Lesley and Ted hire Bruce, a substance abuse counselor, to scare their kids out of trying drugs but soon find themselves hiding from the terrifying man after they, along with Ben, accidentally eat a marijuana cake that Liam brought.
Guest stars: David Walton (Liam Connor), Jack Black (Bruce Philapousis), Kira Verrastro (Shawna)
- E4 Panic HouseMar 22, 2004 · 30 min
Synopsis
Lesley creates a panic room after a break-in at the house and then proceeds to forget the password after accidentally locking the family in it along with Ben.
Guest stars: David Walton (Liam Connor), Lillian Hurst (Dorsa), Mary Elizabeth Ellis (Jennifer), Minka Kelly (Monica), Benny Nieves (Humberto), Kyle Gass (Naked Man)
- E5 Grudge MatchMar 29, 2004 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ben tries to teach Tanner that winning isn't everything while trying to show Lesley and Ted that the boy is actually a talented artist. Also, Lesley tries to teach Chloe and her cheer sqaud some of her old cheerleading moves during a game of basketball in which Ted gets very corruptive.
Guest stars: David Walton (Liam Connor), Lillian Hurst (Dorsa), Chelsea Kane (Nora), Katija Pevec (Hannah), Jennifer Siebel Newsom (Trish)
- E6 Prom NightApr 5, 2004 · 30 min
Synopsis
Ted invites Lesley's old high school prom date to their home after Ben learns that Ted is still jealous of him. Liam is asked to chaperone Chloe, Preston and their dates to the prom.
Guest stars: David Walton (Liam Connor), John C. Reilly (Steve Evers), Amy Sedaris (Maria), Harrison Wills (Bodie), Elizabeth Jayne Hong (Kim)
- E7 Daddy's HomeDate to be announced · 30 min
Synopsis
When Ted insists that work is more important than spending time with his family, Liam decides to throw a keg party while Ted is out of town.
Guest stars: David Walton (Liam Connor), Lillian Hurst (Dorsa), Chelsea Kane (Nora), Katija Pevec (Hannah), Sam Horrigan, Brian Tee (Frat Guy)
- E8 Learning DisabilityDate to be announced · 30 min
Synopsis
Lesley and Ted's lack of involvement in their children's education prompts Ben to invite Tanner's stern teacher over to dinner, but unfortunately it's the same night Lesley decides to test Tanner's new medication. Meanwhile Chloe and Preston fight for the attention of their new tutor.
Guest stars: David Walton (Liam Connor), Chelsea Kane (Nora), Katija Pevec (Hannah), Jesse Heiman (Streaking Pledge), Daniel Luján (Streaking Pledge)
- E9 The FixerDate to be announced · 30 min
Synopsis
Ben's mother Carol is invited to stay at the Shackletons', where she goes on to dish on Ben's childhood and then to counsel the rest of the family against Ben's wishes, causing mayhem. At the same time, Ted is hosting an important work event and it goes from bad to worse due to Carol's meddling.
Guest stars: David Walton (Liam Connor), Andrea Martin (Carol Baxter), Harrison Young (Bob Briscoe), Amanda Swisten (Candy Briscoe), Martin Morales (Caterer), Carole Goldman (Guest)
- E10 The Pool ManDate to be announced · 30 min
Synopsis
When the family's pool-cleaning guy suddenly drops dead right before Tanner's birthday party, Ben grapples with the emotional aftermath and encourages everyone to express their feelings much to his regret.
Guest stars: Robin McDonald, Jenni Pulos
- E11 The BullyDate to be announced · 30 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Vincent Martella (Robin Reveta)
- E12 Come Home LassieDate to be announced · 30 min
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Guest stars: David Walton (Liam Connor)
Cast & crew
Created by Mike White
Jason Schwartzman
Bret Loehr
Jake Sandvig
Christopher McDonald
Caitlin Wachs
Molly Shannon
