7.622 minSeason 6 • Episode 13
LatestGrayson tries to prevent Jules from running her birthday; everyone experiences major life changes.
Jules Cobb is a mom in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter. Along for the journey is her son, her ex-husband, her husband/neighbor and her friends who together make up her dysfunctional, but supportive and caring extended family... even if they have a funny way of showing it sometimes.
Acting
Courteney Cox's physical comedy is unmatched; ensemble chemistry is criminal levels of good.
Writing
Rapid-fire callbacks and running gags that pay off seasons later.
Production
The cul-de-sac set became a character; title cards roasted the show itself.
Creators
Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title became such a running joke that season 2 episodes opened with characters mocking it; the cast still apologizes for it in interviews. It actively repelled viewers for years.
The show was saved from cancellation twice—first by ABC picking it up after poor ratings, then by TBS for its final three seasons when the network specifically wanted 'comfort food' programming.
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