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Season 1 – Grounded for Life

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Having started procreating at a young age, Claudia and Sean aren't sure they're ready for parenthood - even after having three kids. This series tells the story of kids - as well as the adults - growing up.

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Grounded for Life — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Boosted by Donal Logue and Megyn Price's chemistry, Grounded For Life puts a clever spin on a tired genre that's as charming as it is dysfunctional.

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Mike McDaniel Houston Chronicle 10/23/2018
This is the goods -- as funny as Malcolm in the Middle. In fact, it will remind you of that show in that it's another inside look at a wacky family... Donal Logue and Megyn Price are hilarious as the parents. Go to Full Review Ann Hodges Houston Chronicle 10/23/2018
Grounded for Life should take a cold shower. Go to Full Review Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times 10/23/2018
Grounded for Life has a bright future, creatively. While watching it, you're thinking Fox's Malcolm in the Middle, so original and fluidly oddball are its characters in an environment drawn essentially from reality. Go to Full Review Robert Wilonsky Dallas Observer 10/23/2018
Fact is, Grounded for Life does prove how fine the line is that separates brilliant from banal. The premise only slightly varies from the sitcom standard, and the writing is sharp enough to elicit laughs where other shows beg for groans. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Donal Logue

Sean Finnerty

Megyn Price

Claudia Finnerty

Kevin Corrigan

Eddie Finnerty

Lynsey Bartilson

Lily Finnerty

Jake Burbage

Henry Finnerty

Griffin Frazen

Jimmy Finnerty

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 10, 2001 Lily B. Goode Sean (Donal Logue) catches Lily (Lynsey Bartilson) making out with the neighbor boy (guest star Bret Harrison) and throws a bucket of chicken at him. With Megyn Price. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 17, 2001 In My Room After Sean finds Lily's fake ID, he breaks into her e-mail account to unmask her mischief-making friends. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 24, 2001 I Wanna Be Suspended Jimmy gets suspended after his father writes a note explaining that he missed school to see a Ramones concert. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 31, 2001 Devil With a Plaid Skirt Sean and Eddie (Donal Logue, Kevin Corrigan) stake out Lily's (Lynsey Bartilson) school after Sister Helen (guest star Miriam Flynn) complains that her uniform is too short. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 7, 2001 Action Mountain High Lily is caught in a lie when she's forced to call her father to come pick her up at an amusement park. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 21, 2001 You Can't Always Get What You Want When Sean receives a small inheritance, he must choose between spending the money on a guitar or a water heater. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 28, 2001 Like a Virgin Lily confides in Claudia that she is still a virgin, then Claudia reveals the news to Lily's friends. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 28, 2001 Devil's Haircut Sean tries to disguise the fact that he cut Henry's hair himself instead of taking him to a barber shop. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 4, 2001 Eddie's Dead Sean (Donal Logue) tries to keep Eddie (Kevin Corrigan) from hitting on a woman (guest star Julie Claire) Claudia (Megyn Price) is consoling after a break-up. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 18, 2001 Catch Us if You Can Sean (Donal Logue) and the boys are chased by angry sports fans after he causes the Yankees to lose a game. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 25, 2001 Jimmy's Got a Gun Sean and Claudia (Donal Logue, Megyn Price) are dismayed when Walt (Richard Riehle) gives Jimmy (Griffin Frazen) a BB gun for his birthday. Details Episode 12 Aired May 2, 2001 Jimmy Was Kung-Fu Fighting Jimmy fantasizes about blowing away a bully with his new kung fu moves, a la "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." Details Episode 13 Aired May 9, 2001 Loser An exasperated Sean (Donal Logue) cheats to help his son's (Jake Burbage) pathetic soccer team win a game. Details Episode 14 Aired May 16, 2001 Mrs. Finnerty, You've Got a Lovely Daughter Much to her father's chagrin, Lily and her friends decide to do a bawdy dance number at the school talent show. Details Episode 15 Aired May 23, 2001 Love Child Lily is mortified to find out that she was born out of wedlock and was lugged to her parents' topsy-turvy wedding. Details

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Grounded for Life — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Gary Halvorson, Paul Lazarus, Brian Levant, Ken Kwapis, John Blanchard, Craig Zisk, John Whitesell
Screenwriter
Bill Martin, Tyrone Finch, Chris Kelly, Brad Copeland, Ned Goldreyer, David Israel, Tasha Goldstone, Aron Abrams, Tom Purcell, Mike Schiff, Bonnie Kallman, Jim O'Doherty, Gregory Thompson
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 10, 2001
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