TV Guide: Grounded for Life

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.

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.

Mr. Roboto

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 07:30 PM 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.

The Kids Are Alright

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 07:00 PM 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.

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.

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.

Dream On

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

Thu Dec 3 09:00 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.

Is She Really Going Out with Walt?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 07:30 PM 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.

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.

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.

Let's Talk About Sex, Henry

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

Wed Dec 2 09:30 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.

Grounded for Life

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

Wed Dec 2 09:00 AM MTV

I Saw Daddy Hitting Santa Claus

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 07:30 PM 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.

Smoke on the Daughter

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 07:00 PM 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.

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.

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.

Bang on the Drum

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:30:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 07:30 PM 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.

Rubber Sold

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 07:00 PM 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.

Cuts like a Knife

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 04:30 PM ABCFAM Sean has a hard time fighting off an amorous Claudia (Megyn Price) after lying to her that he's finally undergone a vasectomy. Meanwhile, Brad gets a chance to hang out with Lily by paying her to tutor him in a subject he already excels at. Geoff: Andrew Bilgore. Brad: Bret Harrison. Dr. Weidlinger: Loudon Wainwright. Henry: Jake Burbage.

I Didn't Start the Fire

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 04:00 PM ABCFAM Claudia learns the results of her pregnancy test and Sean celebrates the news with a major purchase: a bar that Eddie plans to burn down for the insurance money. Meanwhile, Lilly and Brad try their luck at getting liquored-up; and Henry develops a craving for a different kind of watering-hole delicacy. Pennix: Dan Martin. Brad: Bret Harrison. Reggie: Steve Larson.

Oops!...I Did It Again

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 04:30 PM ABCFAM A home-pregnancy test in the trash has Sean convinced Lily is with child, but it may be Claudia who has something unexpected to tell him. Meanwhile, Lily learns the truth about the musical circumstances surrounding her birth; and Jimmy sings the blues about the zit that is taking over his face. Joseph “Run” Simmons of Run-DMC has a cameo. Hannah: Danielle Savre. Tattoo Guy: David Grammer. Vendor: William Cowart.

Dust in the Wind

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 04:00 PM ABCFAM After the death of their daredevil cousin (Ashton Kutcher), Sean and Eddie risk their own lives to take his ashes out for one last adventure. Meanwhile, Lily makes a creepy connection with another relative (Russell Sams) at the funeral. Aunt Marie: Jill Andre. Henry: Jake Burbage. Jimmy: Griffin Frazen.

Jimmy Was Kung Fu Fighting

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:30:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 07:30 PM MTV Jimmy's bully problem and Lily's pierced tongue are by-products of Sean and Claudia's long work hours for dream-vacation money. Sister Helen: Miriam Flynn. Kyle: Kevin Schmidt. Jimmy: Griffin Frazen. Lily: Lynsey Bartilson. Claudia: Megyn Price.

Loser

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 07:00 PM MTV Team soccer losses take a toll on Henry, whose spirits rise with a win that comes with a little help from the referee: Sean. Frank: Michael Malota. Luis: Albert Gutierrez. Mary: Lindsey Parks. Wendell: Micah Stephen Williams. Coach: Kevin Brief. Henry: Jake Burbage. Eddie: Kevin Corrigan. Walt: Richard Riehle.

I Fought the In-Laws

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 04:30 PM ABCFAM The minor insults of Claudia's visiting parents get so far under an insecure Sean's skin that it starts to look like he's gone out of his mind. Meanwhile, karaoke leads to an unlikely liplock between Brad and Lily. Tony: Stephen Root. Eddie: Kevin Corrigan.

Eddie and This Guy with Diamonds

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 04:00 PM ABCFAM Sean winds up in jail for buying some shady diamond earrings for Claudia from Eddie's so-called “connection” (Steve Larson); Lily protests the nuns's donkey-basketball game. Musgrove: John Kassir. Dean: Mike Vogel. Sister Helen: Miriam Flynn. Claudia: Megyn Price.

Devil's Haircut

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 09:30 AM MTV Sean makes a mess of cutting Henry's hair after taking too many fun detours en route to the barber shop. Tony: John David Conti. Ice Cream Guy: Eric Kushnick. Henry: Jake Burbage. Jimmy: Griffin Frazen. Sean: Donal Logue.

Love Child

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 09:00 AM MTV Lily is horrified when she learns that she was born before her parents were married, until she gets the whole story. Amy: Dina Spybey. Amy's Father: Bruce French. Lou: Joshua Wheeler. Lily: Lynsey Bartilson. Claudia: Megyn Price. Eddie: Kevin Corrigan.