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Season 1 – In-Laws

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Newlyweds Matt and Alex move in with her parents, Victor and Marlene, to save money so Matt can attend cooking school, thus beginning a fight to the death between son and father-in-law over the affections of Daddy's little girl.
In-Laws — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Dennis Farina and Jean Smart do their best to make the material work, but In-Laws is a lost cause for comedy.

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Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic 02/10/2021
Answers the question: Is it possible for the supercool Dennis Farina to be unlikable in a role? Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post 03/12/2020
Witless and coarse enough to be an NBC programmer's dream come true, the show has nothing to offer an audience but a half-hour of smutty leering, stale humor and Victor's repeated demand for "private convo time" with other family members. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 03/12/2020
"In-Laws" is as safe as a Care Bears cartoon. And just as bland. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 04/03/2020
A mix of solid old pros and appealing younger stars makes the uninspired writing tolerable. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun 03/12/2020
Those who have seen the film, Meet the Parents, will think of In-Laws as a cheap imitation of a movie that wasn't all that great. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Elon Gold

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Bonnie Somerville

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Dennis Farina

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Jean Smart

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Paul Vogt

Guest Star

Dan Cortese

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2002 Pilot Newlyweds (Elon Gold, Bonnie Somerville) move in with the wife's parents to save money while the husband attends cooking school. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 24, 2002 Fleetwood Matt Matt crashes his father-in-law's Fleetwood on the way to an eye doctor. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 1, 2002 The Mattress Kings Matt and Alex want to replace their squeaky mattress. Reginald VelJohnson guest stars. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 1, 2002 Love Is the Key Matt's plans for a private, romantic dinner backfire when Alex forgets to tell her parents they would like the house to themselves. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 8, 2002 Monopoly Report Matt feels like an outsider while playing a game of monopoly with Alex's folks; Victor blames Matt for the rain. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 15, 2002 Crown Vic Victor expects to be made the king at the men's club when his friend Charles contemplates retirement. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 22, 2002 Love Thy Neighbor Marlene is about to close a real estate deal when Victor chases away the prospective home buyer; Matt takes it upon himself to get his father-in-law out of the doghouse. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 29, 2002 Halloween: Resurrection Matt unwittingly sparks a heated battle over the most festive Halloween decorations in the neighborhood. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 2002 Games People Play Victor demands a rematch when Matt beats him at a game of racquetball. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 19, 2002 Lucky Charms Matt infuriates his father-in-law when he joins the family at the racetrack; Marlene spots her boss and co-worker getting chummy. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 3, 2002 If You Can't Stand the Heat Alex meets Matt's sexy cooking partner, Danny (Roselyn Sanchez). Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 3, 2002 Married Christmas Marlene's father (guest star Michael Constantine) mistreats son-in-law Victor during the Christmas holiday. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 7, 2003 Matt Goes Into Labor Matt persuades Victor to let him fill in for an absent assistant, but he is puzzled when his father-in-law makes him use a fake name. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 14, 2003 Two Rooms When Matt chides Alex for involving her parents in their private business, he ends up with an unexpected roommate while on a trip to South Carolina. Details Episode 15 Airs undefined Mother's Nature Matt's outspoken mother, an environmental activist is battling Victor over his plans to build on protected wetlands. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Mark Reisman, Kelsey Grammer
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Holiday, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2002