Season 1 • Episode 16
LatestSam manages to lose his pants while helping in the preparation of Dick's birthday party.
Sam Briggs is an entertainment magazine editor who will do anything to please his girlfriend's parents...but instead becomes a one-man wrecking crew whenever he's around them. Sam and his girlfriend, Melanie Clayton, have only one hurdle left to clear as they start their life together: breaking the news to Mel's conservative parents that they have a wedding in the works and a baby on the way.
Acting
Kyle Bornheimer's physical comedy is genuinely painful to watch—in the best way.
Writing
Matt Tarses squeezes three disasters into every episode.
Creator
Matt Tarses
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cancelled after 16 episodes despite decent ratings—CBS replaced it with Gary Unmarried, which lasted three seasons. Justice for Sam!
Kurtwood Smith basically plays Red Forman-lite here, proving 70s dads never stopped being terrifying. That '70s Show energy haunts every gruff father role he takes.
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