TV Guide: Grounded for Life

Listing: Take It to the Limit

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:30:00 -0500

Fri Dec 11 09:30 AM MTV Lily's compulsive credit-card usage sinks Sean's plans to take Jimmy and his friends to a pricey waterpark; Eddie refuses to open up to his family about the contents of his mysterious locked box. Dean: Mike Vogel. Alison: Autumn Reeser. Tracey: Kelli Garner. Perry: Connor Matheus. Ticket Clerk: Eric Jungmann. Jimmy: Griffin Frazen.

Listing: Don't Fear the Reefer

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 11 09:00 AM MTV Sean's swing at tree surgery sparks a Super Bowl blackout, but his biggest worry is what Lily was doing right before the lights went out. O'Keefe: Gregory Jbara. Alison: Autumn Reeser. Marc: Jim McMahon. Hugh: Willie Gault. Girl: Kate Orsini.

Listing: Been Caught Stealing

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Thu Dec 10 04:30 PM ABCFAM The Red Boot Pub is burglarized and Eddie's sudden extravagances attract the attention of Claudia and Sean. Also: Lily flirts with a hunk at the mall; and Jimmy and Lorna spend some quality couch time together. Louise: Lee Garlington. Reggie: Steve Larson. Lorna: Jamie Renee Smith.

Listing: Baby Come Back

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 10 04:00 PM ABCFAM A photographer (Dave Foley) asks Claudia to model for him, but Sean is sure that the man is simply hitting on her. Elsewhere, Jimmy's friend Bobby schemes to get his pal closer to his crush; and Lily hates her yearbook picture. Bobby: Bobby Borriello. Faye: Karrie Bowman.

Listing: Mr. Roboto

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:30:00 -0500

Thu Dec 10 09:30 AM MTV Sean goes too far in helping Jimmy build a robot for school; Lily lands a spot on the dance squad; and Claudia loses her cool after Walt recruits her to steam a pair of ill-gotten lobsters. Diane: Julie Mullen. Chris: Cooper Thornton. Aron: Gerg Zerkle. Kelli: Lindsey McKeon. Miss Spinoza: Melissa Dye.

Listing: The Kids Are Alright

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 10 09:00 AM MTV The sun sets on Sean's luck during a trip to Atlantic City, while Eddie tries to save Lily from a party gone awry in her parents' absence. Joan: Marian Mercer. Dean: Mike Vogel. Bitterman: David Stenstrom. Lara: Sarah Ann Morris.

Listing: All the Young Nudes

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Wed Dec 9 04:30 PM ABCFAM Sean and Eddie encounter a protest rally by the PTA when they hire strippers for the bar to help make ends meet. Meanwhile, Brad asks Lily to break up with her boyfriend. Dean: Mike Vogel. Bobby: Bobby Borriello. Veronica: Kelly Rebecca Walsh. Albert: Frank D'Amico.

Listing: Your Father Should Know

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 9 04:00 PM ABCFAM Conclusion. Sean and Claudia invite the O'Keefes over for dinner for the sake of Brad and Lily's budding romance. Meanwhile, Eddie has Henry and Jimmy doing menial chores as punishment for stealing his coin collection.

Listing: Your Father Should Know (extended remix)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Tue Dec 8 04:30 PM ABCFAM Part 1 of two. Sean discovers he was the last to learn that Brad and Lily slept together. So when Brad is mysteriously injured, everyone thinks Sean is the culprit. Brad: Bret Harrison.

Listing: Part Time Lover

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 8 04:00 PM ABCFAM Lily, Brad and Jimmy are tired of Walt interfering in their lives, so they decide to find him a date. Elsewhere, Sean involuntarily gets involved in Eddie's girlfriend troubles; and Claudia struggles to get Henry to finish his breakfast. Nicole: Elena Lyons. Lomax: David Herman. Carla: Loren Freeman.

Listing: I Saw Daddy Hitting Santa Claus

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:30:00 -0500

Tue Dec 8 09:30 AM MTV It's a fright Christmas at the Finnertys' after Sean sets off a feud between Santa Walt and the stars of the living Nativity over who makes the season brightest. Meanwhile, Henry's wish list includes a motorized car that nobody can afford. Jesus: Ed Gale. Elf: Wesley Thompson. Brad: Bret Harrison. Henry: Jake Burbage.

Listing: Smoke on the Daughter

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 8 09:00 AM MTV Lily uses Claudia's secret smoking habit to get her way, while Sean goes out of his way to get his bride off the butts. Eddie: Kevin Corrigan. Dean: Mike Vogel. Claudia: Megyn Price. Sean: Donal Logue.

Listing: Tonight's the Night

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Mon Dec 7 04:30 PM ABCFAM Lily winds up with the strangest bedfellow after Dean fails to pitch enough woo on her 16th birthday. Meanwhile, Henry and Jimmy put Sean's shoddy fathering skills to the test with a con game and a hot-wings binge. Dean: Mike Vogel. Alison: Autumn Reeser.

Listing: Drive Me Crazy

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 7 04:00 PM ABCFAM Lily laments failing her driver's test (again), as Claudia tries to keep Jimmy and Henry from playing a violent video game. Sister Helen: Miriam Flynn. Mr. Tan: Victor Kobayashi.

Listing: Bang on the Drum

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:30:00 -0500

Mon Dec 7 09:30 AM MTV Claudia ropes Sean and Eddie into playing at a friend's wedding, but the band's reunion falls flat after Lily takes a shine to the drummer. Meanwhile, Henry becomes convinced that he's a robot. Brad: Bret Harrison. Henry: Jake Burbage. Jimmy: Griffin Frazen. Lily: Lynsey Bartilson.

Listing: Rubber Sold

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 7 09:00 AM MTV Sean freaks out over Lily's attending a bash at Brad's after he spots the nerdy neighbor stocking up on certain sexy party supplies. Brad: Bret Harrison. Lily: Lynsey Bartilson. Alison: Autumn Reeser. Pharmacist: Jessica Bern. Fire Chief: Steve Tancora.

Listing: Claudia in Disguise (with Glasses)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 04:30 PM ABCFAM Lily persuades Eddie to find out what Dean's getting her for her birthday; Claudia wreaks havoc at a wedding reception after losing her glasses. Dean: Mike Vogel.

Listing: Welcome to the Working Week

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 04:00 PM ABCFAM Sean and Claudia insist that Lily get a job after she goes on a spending spree with her emergency credit card. Elsewhere, Eddie fumes over a scathing review of the bar; and Henry takes energy preservation to the extreme. Curtis: Curtis Armstrong. Cara: Stephanie Venditto.

Listing: Who Are You?

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 04:30 PM ABCFAM Sean and Claudia are shocked to learn that Jimmy has been shoplifting and try to figure out his motivations for stealing. Elsewhere, Lily agonizes over what to wear for dinner with Dean's parents; and Henry brings home his class's pet lizard. Dean: Mike Vogel. Brad: Bret Harrison. Sister Helen: Miriam Flynn.

Listing: Oh, What a Knight

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 04:00 PM ABCFAM Sean joins a lodge so Lily can compete in its beauty pageant.

Listing: Dream On

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:30:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 09:30 AM MTV Claudia's dream about Eddie has Sean out to relight his wife's fire, until he goes down in flames during an impromptu visit to her work. Meanwhile, Lily bombs out with a new boy after guzzling Jimmy's spiked cider. Sean: Donal Logue. Walt: Richard Riehle. Henry: Jake Burbage.

Listing: Let's Talk About Sex, Henry

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 09:00 AM MTV After Henry finds his parents having sex, Sean conducts an “open and honest discussion,” as does Henry---with nearly everyone. Brad: Bret Harrison. Gary: Carlos Jacott. Mrs. Gowan: Lily Knight. Henry: Jake Burbage. Jimmy: Griffin Frazen. Eddie: Kevin Corrigan.

Listing: Henry's Been Working for the Drug Squad

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 04:30 PM ABCFAM Following his school's drug-awareness day, Henry thinks his family is on drugs and stages an intervention for Sean after he finds a suspicious plant growing in the yard. Sister Helen: Miriam Flynn. Mr. Kersey: Chris Hogan. Brad: Bret Harrison.

Listing: Just like a Woman

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 04:00 PM ABCFAM Sean fears that his sons think he's a wimp after they witness Claudia fixing a flat-tire fiasco that flummoxed their father. Elsewhere, Brad's yard-sale purchase bolsters his popularity---and sullies Lily's reputation. Brad: Bret Harrison. Reggie: Steve Larson. Frank: Ricky Dean Logan.

Listing: Is She Really Going Out with Walt?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:30:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 09:30 AM MTV The Finnertys' plan to push Walt (Richard Riehle) back into the social scene backfires when he's social with a lady they don't like. Meanwhile, Lily fears that her bad behavior has led Brad to seek out a new groupie. Brad: Bret Harrison. Kristina: Shannon Marie Woodward. Irene: Suanne Spoke. Claudia: Megyn Price.

Listing: Mrs. Finnerty, You've Got a Lovely Daughter

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 09:00 AM MTV Sean stands up against Sister Helen for Lily's right to perform “Big Spender” in a school talent show---until he sees a rehearsal. Sister Helen: Miriam Flynn. Lily: Lynsey Bartilson. Claudia: Megyn Price. Eddie: Kevin Corrigan.

Listing: Cat Scratch Fever

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 04:30 PM ABCFAM Claudia puts her foot down---and her dukes up---when Sean hires his flirty high-school crush (Elena Lyons) to tend bar at the Red Boot. Meanwhile, Lily forces Dean to reply to her term of endearment on her terms. Glen: Reggie Jordan. Reggie: Steve Larson. Dean: Mike Vogel.

Listing: Mustang Lily

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 04:00 PM ABCFAM Sean blows his shot at snagging a loan from Claudia's dad (Stephen Root) after losing the car he gave Lily for her birthday in a street race. Meanwhile, Henry and Jimmy put the squeeze on their grandfather for some hefty Tooth Fairy funds. Eugenio: Wilmer Valderrama. Henry: Jake Burbage. Jimmy: Griffin Franzen. Lily: Lynsey Bartilson.

Video: Pictures of Willy

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Jimmy asks Eddie and Hope how to talk to a woman without turning yourself into a babbling moron. Jimmy had spent several minutes talking to a girl at Mocha Jo Jo's, and she didn't say anything back at all. She completely ignored him! Later, in the Finnerty kitchen, Eddie asks Claudia if she remembers his ex-girlfriend Amy. Crazy Amy, asks Claudia. She was out of her mind. Claudia's glad Amy's out of Eddie's life. Last night she popped back in, Eddie tells her. Amy came up to Eddie and Hope on the street the night before, and it was really awkward. Eddie explains that Amy likes to think they're still together. Lily has news for Jimmy. She saw what happened at Mocha JoJo's and decided to confront the girl. She found out that the girl is deaf. She wasn't snubbing him; she couldn't hear him. Eddie admits to Claudia that he saw Amy on New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day. Claudia tells him to stop sleeping with the crazy lady. He did, and that's why she's so mad. They hear a crash. Eddie's ca

Video: Beat on the Brat

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Ryan, Henry's obnoxious, friend is skating in the Finnerty living room and driving Sean crazy. Sean orders him to stop, but Ryan ignores him. Sean tells Claudia that he hates Henry's new best friend. Claudia's relieved, because she felt guilty hating a ten-year-old. Sean tells Claudia about picking up the boys at school. Ryan demands to ride shotgun, but Sean informs him that kids ride in the back. Sister Helen approaches and reminds Sean that she still needs a parent to help with the class field trip the following week. She thought of Sean, because he has such flexible hours at the bar. Sean sees Brad and finds out that Lily is hanging out upstairs with Brad and a bunch of his friends. Sean wonders if Claudia's okay with that, but she assures him it's fine. He hasn't seen these guys. Upstairs, Lily's ready to shoot herself. She's so bored; these guys are serious geeks. In the living room, Ryan's been skating again and trashing the place. Sean asks him nicely to clean everything up. Ry

Video: Tombstone Blues

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

A photographer is coming tomorrow to shoot a family photo, and Claudia would like Sean to shave off his beard. Sean isn't sure he wants to. Eddie observes that the last family picture six years ago had their mom in it. Walt says he's going to the cemetery that afternoon to visit her. Eddie gets a call from his friend Hope. She wants to have a baby, and he's volunteered to be the father, no strings attached. He calls it 'natural insemination.' Sean calls it classic Eddie. Claudia suggests that it would be nice if Sean and Eddie went to the cemetery with Walt; clearly he still really misses his late wife. Sean and Eddie agree. Lily's upset with Claudia when she learns that Brad can be in the family, but Claudia stands firm. It's the rule, family only. Later, Claudia's working on dinner when Eddie comes in and confides that the trip to the cemetery wasn't great. At her grave, Sean's talking to his mom about everything that's going on in his life with Claudia and the kids, but when it's Ed

Video: Racketman

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The O'Keefe's are visiting with the Finnertys in the Finnerty living room. They're discussing a ski trip to the Poconos . The O'Keefe's have invited Lily. The subject of tennis comes up, and it's revealed that Dan's been taking lessons for two years. Sean claims to be a pretty good player and suggests that they play sometime. Dan hesitates, but Sean insists even though Lily wants him to back off. It's clear that Dan doesn't want to play Sean, but Connie pushes him until he accepts. Lily makes Sean promise not to be a sore loser; she really wants to go on this trip. Claudia tells Eddie about Sean's upcoming tennis match. Eddie confides that the last time he beat Sean at tennis, Sean went ballistic. Jimmy's searching the house for something but refuses to say what it is. Claudia tells Eddie that Jimmy's looking for his banky, the blanket he's had since he was a baby. Claudia stashed it away. Jimmy's hanging out with girls now and is way too old for a blanket. Eddie thinks Claudia could d

Video: Me and Mrs. O

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In the Finnerty kitchen, Lily's putting the finishing touches on a birthday cake for Brad. She's throwing him a party to cheer him up, because he's depressed about his parents being separated. Sean comes in with a pi ata shaped like a Martian. Lily tells him he was supposed to get a gray alien. Brad comes in looking very depressed. Lily hurries him out; he shouldn't be seeing the preparations for his party. Sean tells Claudia he invited Dan O'Keefe to the party. Great, says Claudia, because Connie's going to be there, and she's pretty sure Connie won't want to see Dan. The truth is that Dan's life is ruined; he's a wreck, Sean tells Claudia. Sean took pity on him and invited him over. Henry asks Sean where the candy is for the pi ata. Claudia sends Sean out to get some. The party's in full swing with all Brad's geeky friends in attendance. Jimmy's trying to be cool and impress Lily's friend Alison. Sean comes into the Finnerty kitchen. He's clearly shaken and isn't worrying about the f

Video: Get a Job

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Lily's bored, because Brad's working late again. It's the fourth time this week. It seems as if she never sees him. Walt's looking for work, but not having any luck. His twenty years at the dump don't seem to impress potential employers Eddie tells him they could use some help at the bar. Right, says Sean, because Eddie doesn't do anything. Lily flips out when she learns that Brad will for working the night of their friend Carla's party. The supermarket is totally understaffed, says Brad, so he has no choice. Sean suggests maybe Walt could work at the supermarket, but Eddie won't hear of it. Sean relents, and Walt accepts the job at the bar. Claudia's a little depressed, because Jimmy acts as if he doesn't know her when he's with his friends. Sean tells her not to take it personally. Boys pull away when they get to a certain age. Claudia tells Sean she took Jimmy to a movie in hopes of bonding a little, but the adult content just succeeded in embarrassing them both. Sean's impressed wi

Video: Space Camp Oddity

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

It's the last day of school and Jimmy is intrigues by an inscription in his yearbook. Right under the picture of the girls' chorus is written: 'Jimmy, you're so funny. Call me.' There's a girl out there who thinks he's funny, and Jimmy doesn't know who she is. Hope and Claudia are making plans to get together. Claudia tells Eddie she really likes Hope, but she knows what's going to happen. Claudia and Hope will become good friends then Eddie will dump Hope and Claudia will never see her again. Eddie assures her he's serious this time. He wants it to work out. Lily and Brad are talking about the time they'll be spending at the shore with Lily's friends Ashley at her grandfather's house. Ashley's parents are never around, and her grandfather's out of it. They'll have a great time. Brad's not so sure. He always spends summers at space camp. He doesn't need to now, says Lily. He has a girlfriend right here on earth. Brad reminds her that he had a girlfriend at space camp too: Lana. Right,

Video: Pressure Drop

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

When Sean is diagnosed with stress-related high blood pressure, he immediately flips out. He thinks the whole thing is bogus. The doctor's just trying to jack up Sean's insurance premium with this blood pressure scam. Later, Eddie tells Sean that this problem involves him too. He's a healthy single guy paying half the insurance premium as half owner of the Red Boot. Here's Sean with all these issues and all these kids. Claudia tells Eddie the insurance company will let Sean take the test again next week. All will be well if Sean stays away from stress, watches his diet and gets more exercise. Eddie reminds Claudia that sex is a proven stress reliever. The kids come home from school, and Henry announces that Jimmy's been suspended. The school's bad girl, Nikki, offered him a cigarette. Trying to look cool, Jimmy accepted and lit up, throwing the match in a dumpster and accidentally starting a fire. Claudia tells Jimmy that there's no way that Sean can find out about this. He has hyperte

Video: The Cheat Is On

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Claudia's grades arrive, and she's shocked to have received a F in her English course, Twentieth Century Fiction. Lily's A plus paper on 'Absalom, Absalom!' is posted on the Finnertys' fridge. She's pretty cocky about her high grade. Brad thinks it's a little strange that Lily and her mom were both reading this novel for English class. Jimmy starts to ask Eddie for some advice about Courtney, a girl he's seeing, but when Claudia comes in he bolts upstairs. Claudia goes to see her English professor who informs her that her paper was written ten years ago by a grad student at Berkeley. She confesses to Sean that she was so exhausted after her double shift at the restaurant that she copied Lily's paper. Now they have to deal with the fact that Lily copied her paper too. Eddie finds Jimmy in his bedroom sitting next to a large stuffed Teddy bear wearing a bra. How do you get one of these off without looking like an idiot, Jimmy asks. Eddie says that when it's meant to come off, it will. it

Video: You're So Vain

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

When Sean hears that Tony, Claudia's dad, is coming for a visit, he's happy for once. He's going to pay back the money her dad lent them, and her dad can't lord it over him anymore. Lily just hopes her grandfather doesn't bring her any more frogs. She made the mistake years ago of telling him she liked frogs, and now she has boxes and boxes of them that he's given her. She doesn't even like frogs anymore. Sean opens a letter from the I.R.S. and finds out that Eddie's being audited. Claudia's dad arrives, and a jubilant Sean gives him the check immediately. Sean's acting cocky, but Tony deflates him by announcing he's going to have surgery on Thursday. Everyone starts catering to Tony's every whim. When an emotional Claudia asks what kind of surgery, Tony will give no details except that it isn't dental surgery. Lily asks Tony if he's going to be okay. Claudia's reassuring. It's just a little routine surgery. But Claudia's worried too. Tony tells Lily that he has a very special frog for

Video: Can't Get Next to You

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

When Sean finds Brad's underwear mixed in with their clean laundry, he tells Claudia things have gone too far. He thinks this calls for 'forbidding.' Claudia's dad did that, she reminds Sean, and it didn't work out too well. Jimmy comes in from school and announces that everyone at school was made to sign an abstinence pledge'no sex before marriage. Brad and Lily enter. Lily can believe Brad is taking the pledge so seriously. Walt comes in and presents Brad with the underpants from the laundry. Brad reminds Lily that Sister Helen said the pledge will help them make smart choices. It's meaningless, says Lily. She signed hers 'Christina Aguilera.' But Sean sees an excellent opportunity to do a head trip on Brad. You don't break a promise to God, Sean tells him. It's Sunday morning and the Finnertys are going to church. Walt tells Jimmy that abstinence means more than just giving up sex with another person. Jimmy should think about it. Sean tells Eddie that Claudia has been after him for

Video: Baby Come Back

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

When a photographer asks to take Claudia's picture, Sean suggests that his intentions were less than honorable. Claudia, insulted, storms out of the house.

Video: Been Caught Stealing

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Sean and Eddie have a blow up after the bar is robbed and Sean accuses Eddie of the robbery. All is resolved when Walt admits that his date that night ended with him handcuffed to the bar and the woman leaving with the contents of the cash register.

Video: Smells like Teen Spirit

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Puberty has hit Jimmy head on, and all the Finnertys smell him. He stinks! Sean remembers how nasty puberty can be, and when Claudia wants to talk to Jimmy, Sean insists that this is dad territory. Later, Claudia's getting ready to get in the shower when Brad opens the bathroom door and sees her naked. Later, Brad and Lily are together in the living room when Claudia comes in. Brad laughs nervously but won't tell Lily the real reason why. Eddie gives Henry some of his Red Snake energy, and Henry blasts off. Why don't you just give him eighty cups of coffee, asks Sean. Eddie suggests to Sean that rather than having a big discussion, he should just slip Jimmy some deodorant. Don't make a big deal about it. As if Sean's going to take parenting advice from Eddie! Brad and Lily are in the kitchen studying when Claudia walks into the kitchen, and Brad starts acting strangely again. Lily follows Claudia into the living room. Brad's being really weird, even for Brad. Claudia knows what's wrong

Video: Pay You Back with Interest

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

When Eddie shows up with his new electric car, Jimmy can't believe how dorky it is. He also can't believe that his uncle traded his huge, gold S.U.V. for a bumper car. Eddie claims he's just being sensitive to the environment. Sean sees right through him. Eddie's trying to impress the hippie chick from the bar. Lily's begging Claudia to give her money to have the tattoo on her back removed. Henry says it looks like a brown elf. It's a golden sprite, says Lily indignantly. They don't have any money, Claudia tells her. They have enough, Lily points out, for Claudia to suddenly enroll in college. At the bar, Eddie pitches a direct e-mail marketing scheme and wants Sean to invest, but Sean wants no part of it. Back at the Finnertys, Brad comes in, and he's clearly upset. Lily tells Claudia that it's all her fault for not paying for the tattoo removal. It seems that Brad has discovered that the tattoo on Lily's back says 'Dean,' and he's not a happy guy. Eddie and Sean come in, and Eddie ti

Video: Ticket to Ride

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

It's morning, and Lily walks into the Finnerty kitchen. Eddie and Sean can tell in an instant that she's hung over. Claudia reminds her that she told them she'd be studying with Alison. Lily was, but Alison's sister had some friends over, and one thing let to another. Sean and Claudia are really upset. They thought they could trust Lily. She's grounded, says Sean. Henry asks why Lily's car is parked on the porch. Everyone runs to the door. Lily's car has run over the fence and is angled against the front porch. The parents demand to know how this happened. They can't conceive that Lily would drive drunk. Frankly, Lily can't remember how it happened. Sean demands Lily's car keys. He's going to sell her car. Anything less wouldn't be appropriate. Lily could have been killed or she could have killed someone else. Claudia reminds Sean that they drank as kids. Maybe they're being a little hypocritical. They also run a bar. Perhaps they're setting a bad example with alcohol. Later, Claudia f

Video: All Apologies

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Eddie's playing Scrabble with the boys when Sean and Claudia come home from an anniversary weekend they spent in a hotel. Claudia's furious with Eddie. She explains that back at the hotel she and Sean are having some wine and decide to watch an adult movie. Sean leaves the room for a minute and rushes back when he hears Claudia screaming. The porn movie was shot in their living room. They recognize a picture of Henry on the table. Back at home, Sean asks Eddie what he has to say for himself. They order him out of the house. Claudia says she never wants to see him again. The next day at the Pub, Sean tells Eddie that Claudia's right to be furious. Sean can't defend Eddie anymore. What the hell was he thinking' Eddie says they were out of town and he couldn't let a perfectly good porn set go to waste. It's Sean's house, not a porn set! Henry comes in and asks why Eddie's not allowed at the house anymore. He shot a bad movie at their house, explains Sean. Eddie wonders how long Claudia's

Video: I Think We're Alone Now

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Claudia and Sean are trying to watch a movie and chill out, but they're constantly interrupted by the boys' fighting, Lily stressing about the Winter Formal and a visit from Eddie. Claudia has a gift certificate for an in-home couples massage that she suggests they use next Saturday when Lily's at the dance. Sean tells Eddie they need him to take the boys out that night. He and Claudia need two hours to themselves. Eddie, not thrilled with the idea, says he'll see what he can do. On Saturday night, the two massage therapists arrive at the Finnertys and prepare for the ninety-minute massage. Lily comes in and wants to be photographed in her dress for the dance. Her parents tell her she looks beautiful, and Claudia takes some pictures. Lily's excited, because she helped Brad pick out his tux, and this is the first big event they're going to as a couple. Eddie comes by to pick up the boys just as Brad arrives. Claudia grabs the camera again and shoots Lily just as she's hiking up her pant

Video: Communication Breakdown

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Jimmy's persuaded by his friend Wayne to call a '976' number. He's interrupted by a call on the other line. It's his Aunt Marie. Claudia grabs the phone and settles down for a long chat. In the living room, Brad's modeling vacation outfits for Lily. He's headed for Florida in a couple of weeks to visit his grandfather. Jimmy's in a panic about the mounting '976' bill as Claudia talks on. She presses the button to hang up just as a telemarketer calls. Now Sean starts to grab the phone to give the guy a piece of his mind, but Jimmy quickly hangs up. Weeks later, Lily's talking to Brad on her cell phone. He's in Florida, and Lily's bored. She wishes Brad were back. Brad's bored too. He was thinking of going to the beach, but there's no phone reception there. Sean and Eddie are playing guitars in the living room when Claudia comes in. She's very upset about her Economics midterm. The midterm was moved to another building, and Claudia ran all over campus before she found the right room. She

Video: (She's Got) Kegs

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Sean, entering the Red Boot Pub, is amazed when he s stopped by a tough-looking guy who demands to see some ID. Sean tries to barrel past him but gets pressed against the bar wall until Eddie says he s okay. That s Raul, the new bouncer, Eddie tells Sean. Eddie can t just hire people without consulting him, Sean says. Claudia calls and asks Sean if he can watch the boys while she s at study group tonight. No way, says Sean. The Sex Pistols are playing at Roseland. Why can t she study at home? Impossible. There are too many distractions. She s really worried about her big test. What about Lily, asks Sean. Can she watch the boys? No, she has a science project due tomorrow. Later, Sean s home watching TV and Claudia s trying to study when Raul and Eddie come in the back door. Why s the bouncer here, Sean wants to know. Actually, he s a bodyguard, says Eddie. Someone Eddie owes money to chased him down the street with a hatchet. He s working to resolve the problem. Great, because Sean s no

Video: My Ex-Boyfriend's Back

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

When Eddie tells Sean and Claudia that he s going to try doing stand-up comedy at the Red Boot s open mic night, they re a little dubious. But Eddie s convinced that his observations of human nature will be funny stuff. When Lily and Brad run into Dean and his girlfriend Coleen at the music store, it couldn t be more awkward. It doesn t help that Coleen s extremely pretty. When Lily makes the obligatory comment about getting together sometime, Brad jumps on it and invites the other couple to their fondue party on Friday. Lily s furious. How could Brad be so dense? The night of the party, Lily s making the fondue. She s still annoyed at Brad. Sean tells Claudia that he doesn t think he can go to the bar and sit through the comedy stylings of Eddie Finnerty another night. The night before, Eddie had done a routine about people loving cake. It was terrible, and everyone left. He s really ruining business. Claudia wants to know if Sean talked to Eddie, and Sean assures her that he did. C