S1E15
Independence Day
Canceled
First aired 27/Oct/2004
United States
English
2 season(s)
20 episode(s)
John Barnett is a good-natured and successful operator of a security company and his entire family depends on him for everything -- money, jobs, housing, and personal guidance in every decision.
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TimeScore
33%
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Binge Meter
48%
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season 1 · Season 1
Season Overview
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S1E14
Marathon Woman
S1E13
The Break-In
S1E12
Oh, Brother, What the Hell Were You Thinking? (aka Father vs. Uncle)
S1E11
It's the Principal of the Thing
S1E10
The New Neighbors
Summary
For Miles' sake, John and Kate spend time with their new neighbors -- whom they have nothing in common with -- because Miles and their son seem to like each other. Meanwhile, Tommy's anger towards Art reaches a boiling point.
S1E9
If You Love Something Leave It Alone
Summary
John and Kate go a little overboard on Miles' extracurricular activities, and struggle to find something he's good at.
S1E8
The Work of Art
Summary
At Marge's urging, John brings Art out of retirement in hopes of curing his depression -- which sets off a domino effect where nothing is as it seems.
S1E7
Lily's Boyfriend
Summary
Everyone seems to love Lily's new boyfriend... everyone except Lily, that is. Meanwhile, when Tommy looks for someone to take his extra Bulls ticket -- that Lily's new boyfriend gave him -- he's a little imperceptive to his co-worker's love of the game.
S1E6
And the Silver Medal Goes To...
Summary
It's Murphy's Law when Kate grudgingly agrees to fix Tommy up with a fellow teacher. Meanwhile, Miles looks for a date to take to a homecoming dance.
S1E5
Art's Heart
Summary
Art hurrying out of his Sunday brunches with Miles exposes the elder Barnett's heart problems. Meanwhile, Tommy treats Marge to a belated Mother's Day gift.
S1E4
Good Parent, Bad Parent
Summary
For Thanksgiving, John has little to be thankful for when he assumes that Sara is sleeping with her boyfriend, but his meddling doesn't sit well with Lily. Meanwhile, Tommy and Kevin take Art on a road trip to a turkey ranch Art was taken to years ago.
S1E3
Alarmed and Dangerous
Summary
A panic-stricken widow pesters Barnett Security constantly, but when Tommy is assigned to the case, he sees a little more of the woman than her alarm system.
S1E2
The Lake House
Summary
Everyone but Tommy is disgusted when Lily's ex invites her and her family to a lake house party that's being thrown by him and his bride-to-be.
S1E1
Pilot
Summary
Thanks to their family, John and Kate's attempt to renew their wedding vows does not go over as smoothly as planned.
Season 0 · Specials
Season Overview
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S0E5
Independence Day
Summary
Tommy seeks independence after John accuses him of being a mooch, but John has problems with Independent Tommy, too.
S0E4
Marathon Woman
Summary
When the relatives surprise Art and Marge with a down payment on a retirement condo for old people, Art is delighted, but Marge is insulted.
S0E3
The Break-In
Summary
Because they were protected by Barnett Security, Art blames John after his and Marge's house is robbed, and decides to take matters into his own hands.
S0E2
Oh, Brother, What the Hell Were You Thinking?
Summary
John is upset when Kevin starts turning to Tommy for advice instead of him.
S0E1
It's the Principal of the Thing
Summary
Kate won't stop complaining about the new principal she has to answer to, but when John meets the guy, he believes the other side of the story.
Cast
Main cast members.
John Goodman
John Barnett
Jean Smart
Kate Barnett
Diedrich Bader
Tommy Barnett
Melinda McGraw
Lily Barnett
Spencer Breslin
Miles Barnett
Ed Asner
Art Barnett
Olympia Dukakis
Marge Barnett
Marilu Henner
Sharon Singleton
Jake Thomas
Waylon
Tim Conlon
Ted
Holmes Osborne
Minister
Richard Keith
Ryan
Rosalind Chao
Dr. Geisler
Michelle Borth
Peggy
John Marshall Jones
Burt
Margo Harshman
Sara
Terry Rhoads
Dr. Foster
Andrea Bendewald
Jewel
Crew
Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.
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Scott Heineman
Production Design
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Steven V. Silver
Director of Photography
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Tony Yarlett
Director of Photography
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Mary T. Quigley
Costume Design
Andy Ackerman
Director, Executive Producer
Mark Cendrowski
Director
Terry Hughes
Director
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Bill Lowe
Editor
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Danny White
Editor
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Barbara Brace
Associate Producer
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Leif Christoffersen
Associate Producer
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Ken Miller
Casting
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