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Season 4 – 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 4

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Tim Goodman San Francisco Chronicle 10/23/2018
Imported or not, it has enough grit and smarts to keep you watching. 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

Griffin Frazen

Jimmy Finnerty

Jake Burbage

Henry Finnerty

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 5, 2003 Your Father Should Know Sean tries to control his temper after finding out Lily and Brad slept together; Jimmy and Henry learn a lesson in respecting people's property. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 5, 2003 Your Father Should Know (Extended Remix) Claudia attempts to smooth relations between the families by having the O'Keefes over for dinner; Sean sets dating boundaries for Lily. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 12, 2003 All the Young Nudes Sean and Eddie hire strippers to work at the bar; when Lily breaks up with Dean, his reaction surprises her. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 19, 2003 I Right the Wrongs Sean and Eddie try to help Brad deal with a bully, but their efforts backfire and force Lily to defend him. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 26, 2003 I Just Paid to Say I Love You Lily accidentally swallows a fly while dining with Brad; a stray cat wreaks havoc inside the house. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 3, 2003 S.A.T. and Sympathy Claudia helps Lily prepare for the SATs, but the study sessions turn into a competition over who is smarter; Henry forces Sean to invite a homeless man (Dave Sheridan) into their home. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 10, 2003 Pay You Back With Interest Eddie's intentions are unclear when he appears with a new electric car; Lily's plea for her parents to pay for her tattoo removal goes ignored. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 31, 2003 Ticket to Ride Lily wakes up with a hangover to find her vehicle parked on the porch; Eddie sells Lily's car at a huge profit. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 7, 2003 Smells Like Teen Spirit Sean talks to Jimmy about the birds and the bees; Brad accidentally sees Claudia naked. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 14, 2003 Baby Come Back Sean and Eddie insult Claudia by suggesting that the professional photographer who wanted to take her picture was actually trying to pick her up. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 21, 2003 Been Caught Stealing After Sean accuses Eddie of stealing from the bar, their father (Richard Riehle) admits his date handcuffed him to the bar and took the money, along with his pants. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 9, 2004 (She's Got) Kegs Sean finds out Claudia has been out all night partying; Claudia finds out Sean left Jimmy and Henry with Eddie. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 16, 2004 My Ex-Boyfriend's Back Lily resents her ex-boyfriend's ability to move on so quickly after she dumped him; Eddie's stand-up routine flops until he incorporates material from Claudia and Sean's personal life. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 23, 2004 Communication Breakdown Sean forgets to give Claudia an important message from her professor; Jimmy hides the telephone bill to conceal his calls to a 976 number; Lily freaks out when Brad does not call her for three hours. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 30, 2004 All Apologies Claudia and Sean watch an adult film and realize it was made in their home; Jimmy's bully may actually like him. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 6, 2004 I Think We're Alone Now Sean and Claudia try to take advantage of an empty house and spend some alone time together; Lily realizes that Brad is not a very good dancer. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 13, 2004 Can't Get Next to You Lily, Brad and Jimmy sign abstinence pledges at school; Brad asks Lily to marry him; Jimmy throws out everything that reminds him of sex. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 20, 2004 Racketman Brad learns his dad has been having an affair instead of taking tennis lessons. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 20, 2004 Racketman; Me & Mrs. O Brad learns his dad has been having an affair instead of taking tennis lessons; at Brad's birthday party, Sean attempts to reunite Brad's parents. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 20, 2004 Me & Mrs. O At Brad's birthday party, Sean attempts to reunite Brad's parents. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 27, 2004 Tombstone Blues Claudia refuses to include Brad in the family portrait; Claudia's father-in-law (Richard Riehle) gives her plot to his dead cat. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 27, 2004 Pictures of Willy Eddie persuades Sean to help him break into his ex-girlfriend's apartment to steal embarrassing photographs. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 5, 2004 It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City Sean and Eddie plan a St. Patrick's Day celebration at the bar but forget the beer; Brad and Lily help build a float for the parade. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 19, 2004 Beat on the Brat Sean disciplines one of Henry's bratty friends; Lily asks Brad to choose between her and his geeky friends; Eddie uses a Jewish online dating service. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 26, 2004 The Cheat Is On Claudia copies Lily's school paper for a college class, only to learn Lily plagiarized the essay; Eddie teaches Jimmy how to unhook a bra. Details Episode 25 Aired Apr 16, 2004 You're So Vain Claudia's father (Stephen Root) comes to visit; Sean can finally pay off his debt to Tony. Details Episode 26 Aired Apr 23, 2004 Pressure Drop Claudia tries to alleviate Sean's hypertension by running the household all by herself, but everything goes awry when Jimmy gets suspended from school and Lily's bed breaks. Details Episode 27 Aired Apr 30, 2004 Get a Job Lily is thrilled about Brad's new job until she discovers the way his manager (Adam Brody) treats him. Details Episode 28 Aired May 7, 2004 The Space Camp Oddity Brad leaves Lily behind and boards a bus to space camp with his girlfriend Lana (Mila Kunis); Eddie's girlfriend Hope (Kristin Dattilo) tells Claudia a secret about Eddie. Details

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Grounded for Life — Season 4

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Season Info

Director
John Blanchard, John Putch, Keith Truesdell, Sean Lambert
Screenwriter
Jeff Astrof, Erica Rivinoja, Ned Goldreyer, Jill Condon, Jim Armogida, Chris Kelly, Dave Tennant, Bill Martin, Brad Copeland, Amy Toomin Straus, Mike Sikowitz, Steve Armogida, Jason Venokur, Mike Shiff, Mike Schiff, Gregory Thompson
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 5, 2003