Synopsis
Life’s good for deliveryman Doug Heffernan, until his newly widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in with him and his wife Carrie. Doug is no longer the king of his domain, and instead of having a big screen television in his recently renovated basement, he now has a crazy old man.
Episodes
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PilotDoug's kingdom comes under attack when his recently widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in rather than go to a retirement home, turning Doug's TV room into Arthur's bedroom.22m2
Fat CityAfter seeing photos of Carrie's stout mother, Doug worries that Carrie will gain weight as well, and tricks her into starting a diet.22m3
Cello, GoodbyeDoug is afraid he'll lose Carrie when her boss drives her home in his Jaguar and gives her tickets to see a famous cellist.22m4
Richie's SongDoug learns a secret about Richie's wife after a disastrous dinner party.21m5
Paternal AffairsDoug is uneasy when Arthur starts dating Doug's aunt, especially when the relationship becomes intimate in his basement.22m6
Head FirstWhen Doug takes Carrie's dad out for the night, Carrie shows her appreciation in a very amorous way, which leads Doug to spend more time with Arthur.21m7
The RockCarrie has her engagement ring cleaned and learns that it's valuable, and the jeweller offers to buy it for $12,000.22m8
Educating DougDoug joins Carrie at a course on the Victorian novel, but can't get past the second page of "Jane Eyre".22m9
Road RaygeDoug regrets helping Ray Barone cheat on his driving test. Meanwhile, Arthur's neediness hinders Carrie's studying.22m10
Supermarket StoryCarrie, Doug and Arthur languish at a crowded market on the day before Thanksgiving, while Arthur shames Carrie into planning a huge feast.22m11
Noel CowardsFor Christmas, Arthur surprises Doug and Carrie with a new car.21m12
Fixer UpperCarrie fixes up Spence with a co-worker, and everything is going fine until Doug offers Spence some advice on the relationship.22m13
Best ManDoug fumes when he learns, before attending the wedding of a guy Carrie grew up with, that Carrie and the groom had sex once.22m14
Dog DaysDoug can't seem to confront his new neighbors when their dog keeps Doug and Carrie awake all night.22m15
Crappy BirthdayDoug lies and tells Carrie that he's made big plans for her 30th birthday, and he then scrambles to make the arrangements at the last minute.22m16
S'Ain't Valentine'sArthur hits it off with a woman at a Valentine's Day dance for seniors.22m17
Court DateWhen a cop who gave Carrie a traffic ticket asks her out on a date, Doug talks her into going out with him until their court date.22m18
White CollarWhen the shift supervisor leaves for heart surgery, Doug is selected for the position, but despite the promotion, he hates the job. On top of that, Deacon feels he was overlooked because he's black.22m19
Rayny DayA government holiday is anything but for Carrie, who spends it cleaning her kitchen, and for Doug, who spends it golfing with Ray Barone.22m20
Train WreckDoug is distraught by Carrie's indifference when she learns that his new trainee is a beautiful woman, so he tries to make her think something's going on.22m21
Hungry ManCarrie asks Doug to join her at a dinner party for a Japanese client. But when he arrives ravenous after not eating all day, he discovers there's no dinner and tries to eat whatever he can find.22m22
Time ShareCarrie scolds Doug for inviting their pesky neighbors over, until she learns they want to offer their time-share in the Hamptons.22m23
Where's Poppa?Doug and Carrie try desperately to ship Arthur off to friends for the weekend so they can enjoy some intimate time together, but no one's eager to take him.22m24
Art HouseDoug is ecstatic when Arthur moves out of the basement and gets his own apartment following an argument between the two men. But Carrie is saddened by her father's move and wants Doug to ask him to return.22m25
Maybe BabyDoug and Carrie feel pressure to have a baby after learning that a friend is pregnant. Meanwhile, Arthur recalls when Carrie was born.22m
PilotDoug's kingdom comes under attack when his recently widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in rather than go to a retirement home, turning Doug's TV room into Arthur's bedroom.22m2Fat CityAfter seeing photos of Carrie's stout mother, Doug worries that Carrie will gain weight as well, and tricks her into starting a diet.22m3Cello, GoodbyeDoug is afraid he'll lose Carrie when her boss drives her home in his Jaguar and gives her tickets to see a famous cellist.22m4Richie's SongDoug learns a secret about Richie's wife after a disastrous dinner party.21m5Paternal AffairsDoug is uneasy when Arthur starts dating Doug's aunt, especially when the relationship becomes intimate in his basement.22m6Head FirstWhen Doug takes Carrie's dad out for the night, Carrie shows her appreciation in a very amorous way, which leads Doug to spend more time with Arthur.21m7The RockCarrie has her engagement ring cleaned and learns that it's valuable, and the jeweller offers to buy it for $12,000.22m8Educating DougDoug joins Carrie at a course on the Victorian novel, but can't get past the second page of "Jane Eyre".22m9Road RaygeDoug regrets helping Ray Barone cheat on his driving test. Meanwhile, Arthur's neediness hinders Carrie's studying.22m10Supermarket StoryCarrie, Doug and Arthur languish at a crowded market on the day before Thanksgiving, while Arthur shames Carrie into planning a huge feast.22m11Noel CowardsFor Christmas, Arthur surprises Doug and Carrie with a new car.21m12Fixer UpperCarrie fixes up Spence with a co-worker, and everything is going fine until Doug offers Spence some advice on the relationship.22m13Best ManDoug fumes when he learns, before attending the wedding of a guy Carrie grew up with, that Carrie and the groom had sex once.22m14Dog DaysDoug can't seem to confront his new neighbors when their dog keeps Doug and Carrie awake all night.22m15Crappy BirthdayDoug lies and tells Carrie that he's made big plans for her 30th birthday, and he then scrambles to make the arrangements at the last minute.22m16S'Ain't Valentine'sArthur hits it off with a woman at a Valentine's Day dance for seniors.22m17Court DateWhen a cop who gave Carrie a traffic ticket asks her out on a date, Doug talks her into going out with him until their court date.22m18White CollarWhen the shift supervisor leaves for heart surgery, Doug is selected for the position, but despite the promotion, he hates the job. On top of that, Deacon feels he was overlooked because he's black.22m19Rayny DayA government holiday is anything but for Carrie, who spends it cleaning her kitchen, and for Doug, who spends it golfing with Ray Barone.22m20Train WreckDoug is distraught by Carrie's indifference when she learns that his new trainee is a beautiful woman, so he tries to make her think something's going on.22m21Hungry ManCarrie asks Doug to join her at a dinner party for a Japanese client. But when he arrives ravenous after not eating all day, he discovers there's no dinner and tries to eat whatever he can find.22m22Time ShareCarrie scolds Doug for inviting their pesky neighbors over, until she learns they want to offer their time-share in the Hamptons.22m23Where's Poppa?Doug and Carrie try desperately to ship Arthur off to friends for the weekend so they can enjoy some intimate time together, but no one's eager to take him.22m24Art HouseDoug is ecstatic when Arthur moves out of the basement and gets his own apartment following an argument between the two men. But Carrie is saddened by her father's move and wants Doug to ask him to return.22m25Maybe BabyDoug and Carrie feel pressure to have a baby after learning that a friend is pregnant. Meanwhile, Arthur recalls when Carrie was born.22mCast
