Life in Pieces

10 Best Episodes of Life in Pieces - Season 2

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 - S2E12

#15 - Best Waxing Grocery Rental (Season 2 - Episode 12)

When Greg insists on being Matt's best man at his wedding, Matt is forced to reveal his secret about their plans. Also, Colleen refers Jen to her aggressive bikini waxer in order to get a referral discount; Joan tries to prove to Heather that Sophia is ready for a little independence; and Clementine gets a job at a car rental office, leaving Tyler home alone all day.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 750 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E17

#14 - Sleepover Dream Light Haze (Season 2 - Episode 17)

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Matt and Colleen experience crazy sleepwalking adventures after taking a sleep aid; Jen tells Greg she had a sex dream about a family member; Tim wants to help Sophia get through a slumber party; John installs a motion-sensor light in the yard.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 755 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E20

#13 - Ear Scorn Registry Manuscript (Season 2 - Episode 20)

When Colleen goes to Tim for help with an embarrassing ailment, she begs him not to tell the family. Also, Dougie enlists Joan to help her buy a gift for Matt and Colleen's wedding. Heather gets jealous when her friends want to include Jen in their group.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 722 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E5

#12 - Steps Dinner Professor Lesbian (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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When Joan's creative writing teacher, Professor Sinclair Wilde, praises her work, John assumes it is because he has a crush on her. Also, Tyler and Clementine invite Matt and Colleen over for an awkward dinner party; Jen tries to hide it from Greg when Lark takes her first steps while he's away on a business trip; and Colleen, Heather and Jen take Dougie out for ladies night when she realizes she might be gay.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 773 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E19

#11 - Babysit Argument Invention Butterfly (Season 2 - Episode 19)

Matt and Colleen have a disastrous time babysitting Lark while Jen is at work. Also, Sophia is far from pleased when John buys her a butterfly kit for her birthday; Tim and Heather rehash an old fight from the early days of their relationship; and Greg gives Samantha questionable advice about being an entrepreneur for her school project.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 713 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E4

#10 - Cheap Promotion Flying Birthday (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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When Colleen teaches Matt her frugal ways, he gets hooked when he realizes how much saving money turns her on. Also, Tim attempts to fire Heather from her receptionist position at his office, John tries to break Sophia's fear of flying by taking her for a quick flight on a small plane, and Jen plans a quiet affair for Lark's first birthday, until the family takes over the celebration.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 825 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E6

#9 - Boxing Opinion Spider Beard (Season 2 - Episode 6)

John's plan to encourage Samantha to skip her ballet class and take up boxing with his trainer, Troy, behind her mother Heather's back has unexpected consequences. Also, Jen tries to discreetly seek a second opinion when Tim tells her she needs tonsil surgery; Joan constantly scares Matt by hiding spiders around him; and Greg grows a wiry beard that irritates Jen.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 761 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E3

#8 - Eyebrow Anonymous Trapped Gem (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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When Tim accidentally shaves off a huge chunk of eyebrow before an important photoshoot, he hopes Jen and Colleen's grooming expertise can fix it. Also, when Gigi passes away, Greg makes an anonymous donation with the money she left him, but later realizes he wants to be recognized for it; John learns firsthand what Gigi's life was like at the nursing home; and Joan honors her mother's memory with unusual jewelry.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 813 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E8

#7 - Window Vanity Dress Grace (Season 2 - Episode 8)

When Colleen goes wedding dress shopping with her future in-laws, she must deal with Joan's unfiltered opinions. Also, when Clementine feels she's overstaying her welcome at the Hughes house, she starts being extra nice to Tim who takes it the wrong way; Greg gets frustrated when Jen can't stay awake after a romantic date night; and John and Matt attempt to build a vanity for Sophia after John rips up the directions.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 788 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E7

#6 - Swim Survivor Zen Talk (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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When John decides to try out for "Survivor," Tim gets jealous and attempts to undermine his audition tape. Also, Colleen confesses she can't swim when she and Matt discuss Hawaii as a honeymoon destination; Jen pretends to get hooked on meditation so she can use the time to play cell phone games; and Heather gives Sophia the "sex" talk.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 782 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E2

#5 - Receptionist Pot Voting Cramp (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Greg lies to Jen about voting in the presidential election; Heather starts working with Tim at the office; Tim gives Joan a medical marijuana prescription; Matt takes Colleen to the emergency room.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 854 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E10

#4 - Musical Motel Property Bingo (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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Heather freaks out when Samantha auditions for the high school musical and the director doesn't give her the part. Also, Matt, Greg and Heather suspect Joan is having an affair, and Tyler and Clementine decide to find a home of their own.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 785 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E22

#3 - Poison Fire Teats Universe (Season 2 - Episode 22)

In the season finale, when Colleen and Matt miss all the flights to Mexico for their wedding, they question if they will ever get married. Also, Greg and Jen get into trouble when they share a cookie with a fellow plane passenger who has a severe allergic reaction to it, Joan and John rush their dog to the vet after he swallows Matt's wedding ring, and the Hughes family moves into Tyler and Clementine's tiny house when a fire breaksout in their kitchen.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 679 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E16

#2 - Earthquake Mechanic Old Dirtbike (Season 2 - Episode 16)

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Greg stirs up an old family feud when he finds money he accused Matt of stealing from him when they were younger. Also, Joan takes offense when Heather writes off her forgetfulness as "old age"; Colleen confronts a mechanic she believes is sexist; and Tim makes the kids go through an impromptu earthquake drill to see if they could figure out how to get home without money or cell service.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 752 votes.

Life in Pieces - S2E1

#1 - Annulled Roommate Pill Shower (Season 2 - Episode 1)

In the second season opener, Heather and Tim ask Clementine's parents to convince Clementine and Tyler to get a marriage annulment; Matt moves in with Colleen, much to the dismay of her roommate; John takes the wrong dose of his daily pill, which leads to complications.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 871 votes.

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