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Season 1 – Happy Family

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A couple looking forward to having their house and each other to themselves find their plans changed when their three 20-something children refuse to get their own lives together. Eldest son Todd is engaged to a great girl yet having an affair, and youngest son Tim should be graduating junior college but is moving in next door with his mother's tennis partner. Stuck in the middle, overachieving daughter Sara is headed straight for her own emotional breakdown.
Happy Family — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The endearing comedic timing between John Larroquette and Christine Baranski makes Happy Family a pleasant, if not exactly laugh-out-loud, sitcom.

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Heather Havrilesky Salon.com 11/05/2019
Thanks to the talents of [Christine] Baranski and [John] Larroquette, each of whom has a way of squeezing every ounce of comedy out of each line, the show's energy transcends the dead-end nature of its central hook. Go to Full Review Belinda Acosta Austin Chronicle 11/05/2019
While we're supposed to be sympathetic, I mostly want to knock Peter and Annie's heads together and yell, "Sell the house, move away, and let your brood spend their own money on therapy!" Go to Full Review Melanie McFarland Seattle Post-Intelligencer 11/05/2019
"Happy Family" is as predictable as it is pleasant. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 11/05/2019
The new NBC sitcom isn't awful. But it is about a pretty awful family. And somehow it never quite works. Go to Full Review Stephen Kelly PopMatters 11/05/2019
Happy Family favors lame one-liners and goofy sight gags in place of compelling stories and strong writing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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John Larroquette

Dr. Peter Brennan

Christine Baranski

Annie Brennan

Tyler Francavilla

Tim Brennan

Susan Gibney

Maggie Harris

Melanie Paxson

Sara Brennan

Jeff Bryan Davis

Dr. Todd Brennan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 9, 2003 Pilot Peter and Annie Brennan (John Larroquette, Christine Baranski) try to nudge their adult children out of the nest. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 16, 2003 Over and Out Annie tries to break up Tim and Maggie by aggressively imposing herself into their personal life; Todd can't decide whether to marry Jeanie (guest star Elizabeth Bennett) or date Susan (guest star Amy Farrington). Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 23, 2003 Tooth The Brennans decide to set Sara up with two dates, to end her dating drought; when they learn that neither man wants a second date, they figure they must tell her the truth. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 30, 2003 Dinner With Friends Peter and Annie are forced to take drastic measures to restore their reputations as parents. Ken Lerner and Molly Cheek guest star. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 7, 2003 Tim's Blank Pressured by his parents to go back to school, Tim takes a mindless job instead and starts feeling miserable. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 14, 2003 Sara Rebels Tired of trying to please her parents, Sarah decides to become a rebel with support and advice from her brothers. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 21, 2003 The Doghouse Tim and Maggie have difficulty adopting a dog because of their lifestyle. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 28, 2003 1:42 Peter and Annie convince Sara to see her male guest as more than a friend; Tim feels guilty for kissing a beautiful young woman during his 21st birthday celebration. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 11, 2003 Not Thanksgiving Peter and Annie decide to do an early Thanksgiving dinner after they learn that the rest of the family will be away on Thanksgiving day. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 18, 2003 Randall's Gift Peter and Annie decide to relive moments from their youth, but they are interrupted by the arrival of their children. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 2, 2003 Bill's Back Maggie's ex-husband (Patrick Warburton) comes into town and learns that Maggie and Tim are more than just neighbors. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 9, 2003 Mother and Child Reunion Peter's visiting mother (Cloris Leachman) insists on celebrating her birthday in conjunction with Tim and Maggie's engagement party. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 6, 2004 Wedding Plans Sexual tension complicates Todd's relationship with a new employee (Jaime Pressly); Peter and Annie sense trouble in Tim and Maggie's relationship. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 13, 2004 Rules and Girls Sara starts spending time with one of Annie's friends to make her mother jealous; Tim and Peter play a game of pool to settle a disagreement over house rules. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 3, 2004 The One With the Friends Peter and Annie's attempt at befriending the Millers does not go as planned; Tim uncovers a secret about Todd's life that Sarah had kept hidden. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 24, 2004 Bye Bye Birdie Peter and Annie believe today is the best day ever; Sara brings a date home for dinner; Tim finds a job. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 2, 2004 The Headboard Peter's romantic prowess comes into question when Todd teases him about being past his prime; Todd goes teeth to teeth against Dr. Fishman. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 16, 2004 Secrets Peter and Annie begin to wonder about their daughter's sexual orientation; Tim breaks into his brother's apartment to steal his prized possession. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 23, 2004 The Juicer Peter receives an unwanted gift from his family; Sara learns that her office parties are not well received by her staff. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 30, 2004 The Play Sara gives Tim a less than glowing job referral; Peter is jealous of his wife's handsome costar, Roger (James Patrick Stuart). Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 6, 2004 The Shampoo Effect Annie visits Sara's hairstylist Darren and fixes him up with Alex. Seeing the two together makes Todd admit his feelings for Alex. Peter is frustrated when Tim is said to be suffering from stress. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 20, 2004 Dear Mom Annie's birthday wish is for her children to write a letter about all the important things in their lives, but Tim rebels against his mother's nosiness. Details

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Season Info

Director
Pamela Fryman
Executive Producer
Moses Port, David Guarascio
Screenwriter
Moses Port, David Guarascio
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 9, 2003