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Season 1 – Married to the Kellys

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When an only child New Yorker moves to Kansas so his wife can be closer to her family, he finds things getting a little too close for comfort. From her bug-collecting brother to her smug, condescending uncle, he struggles to fit in while still keeping his distance.
Married to the Kellys — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The Wagners may have moved to Kansas for a fresh start, but there is nothing original about Married to the Kelly.

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Tim Goodman San Francisco Chronicle 11/13/2019
Ugh. Divorce this show. Go to Full Review
Linda Stasi New York Post 11/13/2019
It's a sitcom without a lot of "com." Go to Full Review
Catherine Dawson March Globe and Mail 11/13/2019
Unless you're from Kansas, or like to visit Kansas, there's no need for this comedy to be on your radar. Go to Full Review
Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11/13/2019
There's nothing distinguished enough about Married to the Kellys to make viewers want to commit to watching it every week, but it is comparatively harmless and occasionally amusing. Go to Full Review
Alan Pergament Buffalo News 11/13/2019
Viewers will flee as quickly as Meyer's character would in real life. Go to Full Review
Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 11/12/2019
America is a nation divided, according to the thinking of those who make TV. The latest example of this snobbish thinking, Married to the Kellys, is one of the most flagrant. Go to Full Review
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 3, 2003 Pilot Tom, who grew up as an only child, tries to adjust to Susan's large family; Tom reluctantly spends an evening singing songs, playing games and shucking corn with the in-laws. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 10, 2003 Barbecue After losing a taco-eating contest, Tom attempts to host a barbecue to prove his masculinity to the Kelly men. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 17, 2003 Lewis May Have a Girlfriend Tom sets up a date for shy Lewis with a woman he met in a clothing store. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 24, 2003 Corrupting Chris Tom convinces Chris to skip his chores and go golfing instead. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 31, 2003 Tom Makes a Friend Tom's new buddy turns out to be Susan's high-school nemesis. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 7, 2003 Awkward Silence Tom feels awkward around Bill because he believes they have nothing in common; Chris is pressured to sharpen his dancing skills for a contest. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 14, 2003 The New Car Sandy worries that Tom and Susan don't want children because the couple bought a small, two-door car. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 21, 2003 The Apartment Susan discovers Tom has never given up his old apartment in New York. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 28, 2003 Susan's Secret Tom tells the family a personal secret about Susan and tries to impress the Kellys with a special birthday present for Chris. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 12, 2003 A Kelly Carol In order to help with Sandy's frantic Christmas preparations, Tom and Susan stay overnight at the Kellys. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 9, 2004 Tom Doesn't Get It Tom breaks a promise to join Susan and her family for dinner and instead goes drinking with the gas utility man. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 23, 2004 Whose Pants Are Smarter? Mary is jealous when Tom is invited to speak at her school; Lewis decides to change his name to Lew. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 30, 2004 The Contractor A contractor recommended by Tom's in-laws turns out to be dangerously incompetent. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 13, 2004 A Portrait of Susan Tom discovers that his new doctor (Seth Green) harbors a lifelong obsession with Susan. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 20, 2004 Lewis Turns Twenty-Fun Tom and Chris plan on having a wild night of partying in celebration of Lewis' 21st birthday. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 27, 2004 Double Dating In spite of her lousy track record, Susan arranges a blind date for Tom's buddy (guest star Eddie McClintock). Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 5, 2004 Chris and Mary Fight Mary moves in with Tom and Susan after a fight with Chris; Lewis brings a girlfriend home for dinner. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 12, 2004 Talk Radio The community turns against Tom when a talk-show host takes his comments about the Kellys out of context. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 19, 2004 The Other Sister Tom falls out of favor when he supports his sister-in-law's decision to quit school and backpack around Europe. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 26, 2004 The Plan Chris loses his job but is reluctant to tell Mary; Susan frets about not having a long-term financial plan; Lewis decides to move out after Bill asks him to pay rent. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 16, 2004 The Good Son-in-Law Chris borrows money from Tom for a remodeling business; Tom is offered a job ghostwriting a book for football player Tony Gonzalez. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 23, 2004 Kansas v. Tom's Parents Tom's pretentious parents attend the Kellys' anniversary party in Kansas; Chris refuses to sell a house he just refurbished. Details
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Season Info

Director
Philip Charles MacKenzie, Andrew Tsao, Jerry Zaks, Wil Shriner, Gail Mancuso, Mark Cendrowski, Shelley Jensen
Executive Producer
Tom Hertz, Brad Grey
Screenwriter
Perry Rein, Hayes Jackson, Reese Bryant, Steve Holland, Liz Astrof, Michelle Nader, Tasha Goldstone, Jason Gelles, Gigi McCreery, Mike Haukom, Tom Hertz
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 3, 2003