Season 1 • Episode 22
LatestFreddie makes a date with a hostess from his restaurant on the same night he's agreed to watch Zoey. Luckily, Chris steps in to babysit, but when Sofia returns early, Freddie's busted. Meanwhile Freddie's wild sister-in-law, Allison, is having a breakdown after the death of Freddie's brother, Joe, so he reluctantly invites her to come live with the family until she gets herself together.
Freddie Moreno had finally escaped from the raucous house of women with whom he grew up. Having achieved some success as head chef at a trendy Chicago restaurant, he's ready for love and everything else that single life has to offer, including hanging out with his best friend and neighbor, Chris. Unfortunately, there's one slight hitch: After the death of his older brother and the collapse of his sister's marriage, goodhearted Freddie took in his impulsive sister-in-law, his pragmatic sister with her 13-year-old daughter and their irascible grandma, who refuses to speak English and only responds in Spanish – even though she understands every word. But while the members of this unconventional brood may test Freddie's patience endlessly, they also support and take care of one another, just as they always have. Now all Freddie has to do is figure out how to maintain his thriving bachelor lifestyle in a house overflowing with estrogen.
Acting
Jenny Gago's grandma steals every scene without English.
Writing
Rare sitcom attempt at authentic Latino family dynamics.
Production
That one Chicago restaurant set they clearly spent budget on.
Creators
Freddie Prinze Jr., Conrad Jackson, Bruce Rasmussen, Bruce Helford
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Co-created by Freddie Prinze Jr. as semi-autobiographical tribute to his Puerto Rican heritage—rare network TV move in 2005. Lasted one season.
Chloe Bridges (Zoey) was 13 playing 13; most 'teen' actors were 20+. Also yes, that's Mädchen Amick from Twin Peaks as the sister.
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