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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.
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A trip to a bed & breakfast becomes more than Doug and Carrie can handle. Meanwhile, Arthur has a romantic dilemma of his own.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 185 votes.
Doug and Ray Barone have a "guy's night out." Meanwhile, Carrie gets a shock upon visiting her mother's grave.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 191 votes.
Doug's lie to get Carrie to let him ride a rollercoaster at an amusement park blows up in his face. Meanwhile, Arthur lets Deacon shuttle him around in a wheelchair so they can jump to the front of the park's lines and Danny and Spence search for girls to pick up.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 188 votes.
When Doug and Carrie accidentally get a transcription of one of their arguments, they decide marriage counseling might not be a bad idea. And when Arthur gets hold of it, their argument becomes entertainment for a senior citizens' group.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 229 votes.
Doug's karaoke performance gets him an e-mail stalker.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 199 votes.
Bed bugs brought home by Arthur from a vacation force Doug and Carrie out of the house while a creepy exterminator does his job. Meanwhile, Spence and Danny argue over where to go for vacation.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 177 votes.
Doug's frequent hair salon visits make Carrie suspicious. Meanwhile, Spence has his own adventures en route to a sci-fi convention.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 212 votes.
After he sets a fire in the basement, Carrie decides it's time for Arthur to enter a retirement home, but Doug makes a discovery that makes him want to change Carrie's mind. Danny and Spence have a face-off over an agreement to swap bedrooms.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 181 votes.
The Heffernans hate an anniversary gift from the Palmers so much, they stage a robbery to rid themselves of it.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 173 votes.
In order to afford a cruise, Doug convinces Carrie to cut her hair to sell to a wig maker, but regrets his idea after the deed is done.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 180 votes.
Doug borrows a baby from Danny to prove to Carrie that they're ready for a family. Meanwhile, Arthur feels he deserves to be a coffee shop's "customer of the month."
The episode was rated 7.65 from 168 votes.
Carrie finds out that while dating, Doug lied about getting a job to get her to sleep with him.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 202 votes.
Doug and his pals rent an apartment to use as a secret hang-out. Meanwhile, Carrie goes to great lengths to please her newest client, Kirstie Alley.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 192 votes.
After Carrie accidentally injures Doug, he milks it to avoid distasteful tasks. Meanwhile, Arthur catches on to the ruse, and uses it to his advantage.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 169 votes.
Doug convinces Carrie to take pole dancing lessons, but is disappointed when she puts on a show for him. Meanwhile, Arthur worries her new hobby is a result of his poor parenting, and smothers her in effort to make up lost time.
The episode was rated 7.90 from 235 votes.
