Life in Pieces

10 Best Episodes of Life in Pieces - Season 1

Comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various members. Of the three siblings, middle child Matt may have just found his true love, his co-worker, Colleen; his coddled youngest brother, Greg, and his wife, Jen, are overwhelmed by the birth of their first child; and the eldest, Heather, and her husband, Tim, are dreading their impending empty nest so much, they're considering having another baby. Their parents are Joan the family's adoring matriarch who would do anything for her kids - as long as she agrees with it - and John, the gregarious patriarch who's searching for ways to soften the blow of turning 70. As the family's lives unfold in four short stories each week, they try to savor these little pieces of time that flash by but stay with you forever, because these moments add up to what life's all about.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 16, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Life in Pieces - S1E14

#15 - Will Trash Book Spa (Season 1 - Episode 14)

When Greg and Jen slip away for a couples massage, the afternoon doesn’t turn out to be as relaxing as they expected. Also, Tim, Heather and the kids have a contest to see who can accumulate the least trash, Colleen asks Matt to illustrate a children’s book she is writing, and Jen helps Joan and John with their will.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 522 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E20

#14 - Prank Assistant Gum Puppy (Season 1 - Episode 20)

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Feeling threatened by Jen’s very handsome new assistant, Jake, Greg tries to appear more masculine. Also, Heather and Tim pull a prank on Tyler’s school, Joan secretly lets Sophia chew gum even though Heather forbids it, and John takes his new puppy on a date with Colleen and her dog, Princess,

The episode was rated 7.53 from 501 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E12

#13 - Bite Flight Wing-Man Bonnie (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Heather and Tim finally find another couple they actually like to socialize with, but Sophia and their son don’t hit it off. Also, Greg insists he and Jen take separate flights in case something happens to the plane, Matt and John take Gary out to meet women, and Matt’s ex-wife, Bonnie, surprises him with a visit

The episode was rated 7.54 from 528 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E18

#12 - Sexting Mall Lemonade Heartbreak (Season 1 - Episode 18)

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After realizing that Sophia is growing up faster than he’d like, John buys himself a pet, but it doesn’t get along well with Joan. Also, Heather accidentally sends Tyler a sexy text message, Jen and Greg try to help Samantha win her boyfriend back and Heather and Jen console Colleen and Matt over their break-up.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 515 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E11

#11 - College Stealing Santa Caroling (Season 1 - Episode 11)

Colleen joins John and his Air Force buddies for his annual tradition of dirty Christmas caroling. Also, Joan tries to hijack Lark’s first Christmas from Jen and Greg, Samantha sneaks out with her friends and is caught when a photo of her and a mall Santa is posted online, and Tyler announces his plans for college,

The episode was rated 7.60 from 552 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E19

#10 - Pestilence War Famine Death (Season 1 - Episode 19)

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John and Joan disagree with their neighbors, Jerry and Pam, about who gets to use the hot tub when new property lines are drawn. Also, Greg and Jen invite their exterminator and his wife over for dinner, Matt and Colleen make an effort to be friends, and Tim is terrified to perform minor surgery on John.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 496 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E9

#9 - Hospital Boudoir Time-Out Namaste (Season 1 - Episode 9)

When Jen cuts her finger and Greg takes her to the hospital, they finally have the first quality alone time they’ve had in months. Also, John takes Samantha and Sophia to a restaurant where everything is named after feelings, Heather gives Tim a sexy anniversary gift, and Sophia is punished after Heather hears her swearing.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 575 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E16

#8 - Tattoo Valentine Guitar Pregnant (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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When Tyler and Clementine go to a guitar store, Tyler gets uncomfortable when the attractive salesman, Ian, repeatedly hits on her. Also, Tim’s tattoo artist, Lois makes a spelling error on a tattoo he got as a Valentine’s Day surprise for Heather, Matt’s plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Colleen doesn’t go as well as he hoped, and Greg and Jen discuss whether they should have another baby

The episode was rated 7.64 from 527 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E5

#7 - Babe Secret Phone Germs (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Tim and Heather unintentionally make things incredibly awkward for Tyler when he brings his gorgeous new girlfriend, Clementine, to meet the family. Also, Matt and Colleen are caught canoodling at the office by their obnoxious co-worker, Will, Jen and Greg vow not to become germaphobes, and John buys Sophia a cell phone behind her parents' backs.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 612 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E7

#6 - Nanny Tent Earrings Cheeto (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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When Jen and Greg interview potential nannies for Lark, they find it difficult to find one they trust. Also, Tim, Matt and Greg go camping, Heather suspects Matt bought Colleen earrings with money she loaned him, and John makes a wooden puppet for Lark that the family has more fun playing with than she does.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 589 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E3

#5 - Sleepy Email Brunch Tree (Season 1 - Episode 3)

When Matt invites Colleen to brunch with the family, he coaches her through the difficult task of connecting with them. Also, John, Matt and Greg try to prove their masculinity by cutting down a tree in Greg's backyard, Tim has an adverse reaction to espresso, and a sleep-deprived Greg has a run-in with the cops.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 700 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E10

#4 - Burn Vasectomy Milkshake Pong (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Greg is still bitter over an accident that sidelined a competitive game of ping-pong he and Matt had started years ago, so they decide to finally settle the score. Also, Heather questions herself after urging Tim to get a vasectomy, Jen is stressed about returning to work, and Joan learns her credit card has been stolen after strange packages start arriving.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 551 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E8

#3 - Godparent Turkey Corn Farts (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Joan invites their recently widowed neighbor, Gary Timpkins, to Thanksgiving dinner, during which everyone has a bad reaction to Colleen’s cauliflower dish. Also, Tim and Sophia try to find a last-minute replacement for Heather’s spoiled turkey, Jen and Greg debate who to name as Lark’s godparent and John takes Samantha to the Harvest Festival, where she sneaks into the corn maze with her boyfriend, Aiden.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 581 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E22

#2 - CryTunes Divorce Tablet Ring (Season 1 - Episode 22)

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John and Joan reveal a shocking secret they've kept from their kids for 35 years. Also, Greg quits his job after creating a public funding campaign for his own invention, Heather and Tim try to make up for missing Samantha's Student of the Month Ceremony at school, and Matt's plan to make a big announcement at his and Colleen's book party keeps getting delayed.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 237 votes.

Life in Pieces - S1E21

#1 - Cinderella Fantasy Prom Dougie (Season 1 - Episode 21)

Tim thinks wearing a Cinderella dress during March Madness is good luck, so he refuses to take it off in hopes his alma mater will win. Also, Greg fantasizes about what to write in a birthday card for his boss, Tyler goes to prom and must withstand unsolicited advice from his parents and grandparents, and Jen sets Matt up on a blind date with her coworker, Dougie.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 526 votes.

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