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1 :01x01 - Lily B. Goode (Jan/10/2001)
Lily became 14, searching for attention, she hooks up with the boy next door, Brad. When Sean catches them making out in the car, he reacts by throwing fried chicken at the boy. Meanwhile Walt (Sean's Father) is teaching his grandsons how to dig a hole.
Guest Stars: Bret Harrison as Brad O''Keefe, | Co-Guest Stars: Sabrina Bertaccini as Mrs. Delvecchio, Floyd Van Buskirk as Mr. O'Keefe
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Bonnie Kallman
 
2 :01x02 - In My Room (Jan/17/2001)
When Sean is looking for stamps in his daughter's room, he discovers she has a fake ID. He realizes he can't use what he discovered against her because he went in her room without permission. Together with Claudia he tries to come up with another way to bust Lily. But it doesn't take long for Lily to find out what they are up to and takes revenge.
Guest Stars: Vic Polizos as Bobby, | Co-Guest Stars: Shannon Marie Woodward as Kristina, Stu Levin (1) as Clerk
Director: Paul Lazarus
Writer: Brad Copeland
 
3 :01x03 - I Wanna Be Suspended (Jan/24/2001)
Jimmy has an important school project to finish, Meanwhile Sean hears that his favorite band "The Ramones" are giving a farewell concert the same night. He wants to make it a family trip. Because of the concert Jimmy can't finish his homework so Sean writes a note to the teacher to explain why he couldn't finish his homework, but the teacher doesn't agree and the situation gets out of hand.
Guest Stars: Oscar Nuñez as Rudy, Dan Martin (1) as Mr. Pennix, Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Bill Martin (1), Mike Schiff
 
4 :01x04 - Devil with a Plaid Skirt (Jan/31/2001)
Lily gets detention because her skirt is to short. Sean think the nuns from her school have it out for his children, to prove this other girls also don't follow to the dress code he collects evidence. To strenghten his crusade against the nuns, he asks a priest for help.
Guest Stars: Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen, David DeLuise as Father Tim, | Co-Guest Stars: Carol Kiernan as Nun, Meredith Morton as Friend
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Tom Purcell, Tyrone Finch
 
5 :01x05 - Action Mountain High (Feb/07/2001)
Sean receives a phone call from the Amusement Park security. A group of teenagers, including his daughter are hanging around drunk and ask Sean to pick them up. When Sean realizes the teenagers choose to call him because they thought he wouldn't punish them, he decides to show them how strict he can be. Of course Sean's reaction is a little extreme
Guest Stars: Stefan Umstead as Security Guard, Anastasia Emmons as Kristine, Lukas Behnken as Nick, Adam Brody as Brian, Lee Arenberg as Hair Plugs, Chachi Pittman as Adam, J. B. Gaynor (1) as Young Eddie, Eddie Karr (1) as Young Sean
Director: John Whitesell
Writer: Bill Martin (1), Mike Schiff
 
6 :01x06 - You Can't Always Get What You Want (Feb/21/2001)
Lily is upset because Sean says he cannot afford to send her on a ski trip with her school. She soon finds out, however, that Walt's wife left some money to her two sons, and that Sean spent his on a guitar for himself. Meanwhile, Eddie spent his inheritance on a trip to New Orleans, and is teaching the family a bit about "N'awlins" life.
Guest Stars: Sarah Williams as Kid #1, Alyssa Hernandez as Girl, Timmy Fitzpatrick as Boy, Raymond O'Keefe as The Butcher, Hal Ozsan as Jerry, J. B. Gaynor (1) as Young Eddie, Eddie Karr (1) as Young Sean
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Tom Purcell, Tyrone Finch
 
7 :01x07 - Like a Virgin (Feb/28/2001)
Claudia has been looking forward to going on a trip to New Jersey with just her and Lily in attempt to bond. This trip was no dream, everything was going bad and got even worse when Claudia tells popular cheerleaders (who are from Lily's school) that Lily is still a virgin. Upset and embarassed, Lily takes off without Claudia who is without anything to try to get her home. Meanwhile, the men of the family watch a basketball game, and Sean is appalled to hear that his own brother is cheering against his beloved 'Knicks'.

Guest Stars: Isabella Bonaduce as Young Lily, Nick Mize as Concierge, Alan Heitz as Toll Booth Man, Steve Tom as Business Man, Rachel Roth as Mira, Jamie Anderson as Cindy, Geoff Stults as Room Service Guy
Director: Dennie Gordon (1)
 
8 :01x08 - Devil's Haircut (Mar/28/2001)
Claudia wants Sean to take Henry to the barber shop. They arrive at the shop too late, so Sean cuts Henry's hair himself. The results are disasterous, and Sean struggles to hide Henry's new hairstyle from Clauida. Meanwhile, Eddie gets Lily tickets to a No Doubt concert, and Lily struggles to decide who to invite.

Guest Stars: John David Conti (1) as Tony
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Bill Martin (1), Mike Schiff
 
9 :01x09 - Eddie's Dead (Apr/04/2001)
Claudia is consoling a woman after a break-up while Sean is trying to stop Eddie from hitting on her.

Guest Stars: Julie Claire as Lina, Dan Martin (1) as Mr. Pennix, Stacy Reed as Melissa, Katy Selverstone as Abby, J. B. Gaynor (1) as Young Eddie, Eddie Karr (1) as Young Sean, Karri Bowman as Faye
Director: Brian Levant
Writer: Chris Kelly (1)
 
10 :01x10 - Catch Us If You Can (Apr/18/2001)
While Sean, Eddie, and the boys are at a Yankees game, things turn bad when Sean catches a fly ball that is still in play which makes the Yankees lose their game. Yankee fans are outraged and start to chase Sean, Eddie and the boys. They run back home where Claudia gets upset because they disrupted the bachelorette party she was throwing for her girlfriend.

Guest Stars: Edith Jefferson as Older Woman, Greg Wendell Reid (1) as Man #3, David Lewis (2) as Man #2, Ken Abraham as Man #1, Van Epperson as Dan Hagen, Wesley Thompson as David, Erin Beaux as Cop, Jackie Debatin as Melanie, Karri Bowman as Faye
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: David M. Israel (1), Jim O'Doherty
 
11 :01x11 - Jimmy's Got a Gun (Apr/25/2001)
Jimmy gets a B.B. gun from Walt for his birthday which makes Walt and Sean fight. Walt ends up in the hospital with a B.B. in his butt.
Guest Stars: Shannon Marie Woodward as Kristina, Edwin Hodge as Guy #2, Octavia Spencer as Admitting Nurse, Wren T. Brown (1) as Officer, Trevor Wright as Guy #1
Director: Paul Lazarus
Writer: Ned Goldreyer
 
12 :01x12 - Jimmy Was Kung-Fu Fighting (May/02/2001)
Sean and Claudia want to save up for a vacation to Mexico so they begin to work extra shifts at their jobs. Chaos unleashes at the home when Eddie helps raise the kids. Lily gets her tongue pierced, Jimmy becomes a bully, and Henry starts to eat garbage.




Guest Stars: Sabrina Bryan as Suzy, Kevin G. Schmidt as Kyle, Jim O'Doherty as Exterminator, Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen
Director: Terry Hughes
Writer: Brad Copeland
 
13 :01x13 - Loser (May/09/2001)
Sean volunteers to referee Henry's soccer team and ends up making an unethical decision in the team's favor. Which in hindsight wasn't a great idea, when Henry gets an inflated ego. So Sean tries to make things right the following week by making an unethical decision in the opposing team's favor. . . Meanwhile, Lily flirts with the cute guy at the concession stand and the conversation leaves her walking on air. But when she starts to obsess over the introduction, she replays the scene over and over in her head, each time thinking that she made a bigger and bigger fool of herself.
Guest Stars: Albert Gutierrez as Luis, Lindsey Parks as Mary, Michael Williams (1) as Wendell, Kevin Brief as Coach, Michael Malota as Frank
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Tyrone Finch, Tom Purcell
 
14 :01x14 - Mrs. Finnerty, You've Got a Lovely Daughter (May/16/2001)
After being booed off the Talent Show stage with her and her girlfriends, Lily is miserable. Sean and Claudia have some explaining to do and they get caught up into buying boxes of candy bars that Jimmy and Henry are selling for school.


Guest Stars: Bermina Jackson as Sara, Heather Garbutt as Judith, Jesse Stock as Boy #1, Andrea Bogart as Cheryl, Jordan Masterson as Boy #3, Jerry Ferrara (1) as Boy #2, Mike Randleman as Large Guy, Wesley Thompson as David, Jennifer Weston as Lisa, Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Aron Abrams (2), Gregory Thompson (1)
 
15 :01x15 - Love Child (May/23/2001)
During a wedding reception, Lily finds out that she was born before her parents were married. Meanwhile, Eddie has to deal with Amy, one of the bridesmaids, who seems to have a thing for him.
Guest Stars: Grace Chen as Woman, Carol Kiernan as Nun, Kate Orsini as Kasey, Daniel Passer as O.J., Joshua Wheeler as Lou, Bruce French as Amy's Father, Elizabeth Berridge as Amy
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Chris Kelly (1), Ned Goldreyer
 
16 :02x01 - Baby, You Can't Drive My Car (Sep/26/2001)
After the car from the Finnerty's was stolen, Sean and Claudia want to buy a new car with the insurance money, Sean has his eyes on sports car, but Claudia tries to talk him out of it. Meanwhile Eddie suggests to cheat their insurance company by expanding the list of what was stolen on their insurance report.
Guest Stars: Dwayne Macopson as Cop, J. P. Manoux as Dave, the car salesman, Danny Masterson as Vince
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Chris Kelly (1), Ned Goldreyer
 
17 :02x02 - Dream On (Oct/03/2001)
Claudia has a strange and erotic dream about her brother in-law Eddie. She shares her dream to Sean with which he immediately concludes that she isn't 100% happy with their relation. Meanwhile Walt wants to teach their grandsons how to pluck apples and brings home some apple cider, but Lily and her friend think it's apple juice.
Guest Stars: Lee Holmes as Joe, Robert Merrill as Gorgeous Man, Gwendoline Yeo as Linda, Greg Rikaart as Jason, Dan Gerrity as Mr. Gottlieb, Tom Chick as Mr. Sanders, Autumn Reeser as Alison
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Bonnie Kallman
 
18 :02x03 - Don't Let Me Download (Nov/21/2001)
Claudia is shocked when she finds erotic pictures on Jimmy's Computer. She talks to Sean, only to find out that he was the one who was looking at them. Meanwhile Lily and Jimmy create a prank with a picture of Sister Helen.
Guest Stars: J. B. Gaynor (1) as Young Eddie, Eddie Karr (1) as Young Sean, Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen, Hamilton Camp as Newsstand Guy
Director: Dennie Gordon (1)
Writer: Aron Abrams (2), Gregory Thompson (1)
 
19 :02x04 - Rubber Sold (Nov/28/2001)
Sean and Eddie see a young kid buying condoms, they laugh about it, but quickly get concerned after they notice that kid is the next door boy Brad. After all sean and eddie know he has a crush on sean's daughter Lily and that his parents are going out of town for the weekend.
Guest Stars: Autumn Reeser as Alison, Steve Tancora as Fire Chief, Jessica Bern as Pharmicist
Director: Peter Werner
Writer: Bob Kushell
 
20 :02x05 - Bang on a Drum (Dec/05/2001)
A friend of Claudia is in trouble, she still hasn't found a music band for her wedding. Claudia suggest she hires Sean and Eddie's band, who aren't really thrilled about the idea for a new performance, but Claudia was able to convince them. Now they only need a new drummer. Meanwhile Jimmy has convinced Henry that he's a robot.
Guest Stars: Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti, Steven Bendik as Daniel, Joshua Wheeler as Lou, Julie Claire as Lina
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Chris Kelly (1)
 
21 :02x06 - Smoke on the Daughter (Dec/12/2001)
During a stressful day Claudia lights up a cigarette, before she realizes she gets addicted. She tries to hide her bad habit from her husband and kids but is caught by her daughter Lily, who promises not to tell on one condition ...
Guest Stars: Isabella Bonaduce as Young Lily, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti, Ron Ostrow as Timothy, Joshua Wheeler as Lou, Gwendoline Yeo as Linda, Matt Koruba as Gunther, Kelli Garner as Tracey
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Tyrone Finch, Tom Purcell
 
22 :02x07 - I Saw Daddy Hitting Santa Claus (Dec/19/2001)
Walt takes it upon himself to play Santa-Clause. He promised Henry an expensive present and gets in trouble with Sean because of that. Lily also received a gift, but can't figure out who the generous donor is.
Guest Stars: Taj Stewart as Kid #1, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti, Nathan Norton as Kid #3, Chad Rittenberg as Kid #2, Tony Ketcham (1) as Salesman, Dan Sachoff as Man, Ed Gale as Jesus, Will Gill, Jr. (2) as Old Man, Wesley Thompson as Elf, Eddie Karr (1) as Young Sean
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Brad Copeland
 
23 :02x08 - Let's Talk About Sex, Henry (Jan/02/2002)
After Henry walks in while Sean and Claudia having sex on Jimmy's bed, Sean thinks it's time to have "the talk" with their son. However he plans on dealing with it in a different way his father Walt did during his childhood. After his Father-Son talk Sean feels great, but that doesn't last long. Meanwhile Jimmy is going crazy and can't sleep in his own bed anymore, but Lily provides him with some sisterly advice.
Guest Stars: Bret Loehr as Alex, Eddie Karr (1) as Young Sean, Bobby Brewer (2) as Held Back Kid, Carlos Jacott as Gary
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Jim O'Doherty, Bob Kushell, David M. Israel (1)
 
24 :02x09 - Is She Really Going Out with Walt? (Jan/16/2002)
The Finnery's think it's time that Walt throws himself back into the social life. But it comes back to hit them in the face when Walt shows interests in a women they don't like. Meanwhile Lily fears that her bad behavior caused Brad to hook up with her best friend Kristina.
Guest Stars: Shannon Marie Woodward as Kristina, Jamie Kaler as Angry Guy, Preston Brant as Dealer, Greg Baker as Guy, Suanne Spoke as Irene, Paul Schulze as Kenny, Keith Diamond as Don
Director: Paul Lazarus
Writer: Bonnie Kallman, Brad Copeland
 
25 :02x10 - We Are Family (Jan/23/2002)
When Sean asks for a favor from Claudia's uncle Sal and fears the worst because he thinks Sal is in the mob. Meanwhile Brad is more then willing to take a shower together with Lily.
Guest Stars: James Quattrochi as Policeman, Hep Javieson as Nurse, Joshua Fardon as Man at Vet's Office, Gregory Jbara as Dan O'Keefe, Vincent Pastore as Uncle Sal, Frank D'Amico as Guy, Rocky McMurray as Worker #1, Maurice Smith as Worker #2, Jordan Masterson as Lily's Friend, Andrew Cooper Wasser as Driver
Director: Dennie Gordon (1)
Writer: Jim O'Doherty, David M. Israel (1)
 
26 :02x11 - Mr. Roboto (Jan/30/2002)
Jimmy and his classmates sign up in a science fair. The objective is to assemble a robot. Sean wants his son to win and therefor takes lead in assembling the robot because he is convinced the other parents will also be helping their kids.
Guest Stars: Greg Zerkle as Aaron, Cooper Thornton as Chris, Julie Mullen as Diane, Lindsey McKeon as Kelly, Chris Hogan as Mr. Kersey, Richard Riehle as Walt Finnerty
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Tasha Goldstone
 
27 :02x12 - Don't Fear the Reefer (Feb/06/2002)
While Sean is trimming the leaves from his tree, he catches a glimpse of his daughter Lily in her room and isn't happy with what he discovers.
Guest Stars: Jim McMahon (1) as Marc, Willie Gault (2) as Hugh, Kate Orsini as Girl, Andrew Reville as Customer, J. Antonio Moon as Tree Surgeon, Charlie Hartsock (1) as Alison's Dad, Autumn Reeser as Alison, Gregory Jbara as Dan O'Keefe
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Aron Abrams (2), Gregory Thompson (1)
 
28 :02x13 - Take It to the Limit (Feb/13/2002)
Sean plans to take Jimmy and his friends to an expensive water park, but when they get there, they find their credit card is overdrawn. They soon find out that Lily's shopping spree might have something to do with it. Meanwhile Eddie is trying to hide whats in a mysterious suitcase.
Guest Stars: Tom Ayers as Pantless Guy, David Carrera as Gregory, Eric Jungmann as Ticket Clerk, Albert Gutierrez as Todd, Connor Matheus as Perry, Kelli Garner as Tracey, Carol Mansell as Sales Clerk, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti
Director: Dennie Gordon (1)
Writer: Ned Goldreyer
 
29 :02x14 - Eddie Said Knock You Out (Feb/20/2002)
Sean boxes against his neighbor Mr. O'Keefe. Before the fight he gets second thoughts because he learns that Eddie tried to fix the fight. Meanwhile Claudia is furious because she learns of a rumor that says she has had breast enlargement surgery.
Guest Stars: David Bonfadini as Guy, Sarah Hudson as Girl, Mark Colson as P.E. Coach, Rusty Flood as 8-year-old Walt Finnerty, Jerry Ferrara (1) as Drew, Carol Kiernan as Sister, John David Conti (1) as Referee, Kathe E. Mazur (1) as Wendy, Nancy Cassaro as Connie O'Keefe, Gregory Jbara as Dan O'Keefe
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Ned Goldreyer
 
30 :02x15 - Safety Dance (Mar/06/2002)
Sister Helen catches Lily and Dean making out with a bottle of liquer next to them. Lily insists that it isn't hers. Lily and Sister Helen are both surprised when they find out whose it really is. Meanwhile, Eddie uses Walt to deal with some of his 'business associates'.
Guest Stars: Carol Kiernan as Sister Evelyn, Mario Di Donato as Joey, Michael Bailey Smith as Jack, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti, Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen
 
31 :02x16 - Relax! (Mar/27/2002)
Sean and Claudia take their children to an Action Mountain. They discover it's gay day at the park, and Sean bumps into Paul, a colleague from work. He later feels bad about making him feel uncomfortable, so he invites him over the house for dinner. Meanwhile Eddie introduces his new girlfriend, Gretchen, to the family, and Lily gets jealous about all the attention her boyfriend is getting.
Guest Stars: Andrew Reville as Zombie, Benita Krista Nall as Girl, Gina Marie May as Waitress, Tom Gibis as Chuck, James McBride (1) as Ned, Natasha Lyonne as Gretchen, Sean O'Bryan as Paul Ferris, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Chris Kelly (1)
 
32 :02x17 - The Kids Are Alright (Apr/03/2002)
Sean and Claudia win a trip to Atlantic City. Eager to get away, they settle for the first babsyitter they can find: Eddie. When they return from the trip to find the boys locked in the basement, they soon find out that both Eddie and Lily have some explaining to do.
Guest Stars: Gail Broges as Dealer, Heidi Godt as Waitree, Eric Thomas Weaver as Bobby, Audrey Rapoport as Lady, Deborah May as Joan, Don Perry as Bathroom Attendant, David Stenstrom (1) as Bitterman, Sarah Ann Morris (1) as Lara, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti
Director: John Putch
Writer: Andy Glickman
 
33 :02x18 - Swearin' to God (Apr/10/2002)
During an argument with Sister Helen, Sean hears a word that he's sure no nun should say. He works to exploit this slip up, and tries to use it as blackmail to give the Finnerties more influence in the school.
Guest Stars: Hannah Kornberg as Meredith, Carol Kiernan as Sister Evelyn, Kathe E. Mazur (1) as Wendy, Nancy Cassaro as Connie O'Keefe, Chris Hogan as Mr. Kersey, Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen, Tom Virtue as Father Mathew
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Bill Martin (1), Mike Schiff
 
34 :02x19 - Eddie and This Guy with Diamonds (Apr/17/2002)
Sean is arrested for buying Claudia diamond earrings. Meanwhile, feeling a burst of enviornmentalism, Lily protests the nun's donkey-basketball game.
Guest Stars: William Monroe (2) as Cop, German Leonne as Donkey Handler, Susan Krebs as Judge, John Kassir as Musgrove, Steve Larson (1) as Reggie, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti, Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen
Director: John Putch
Writer: Jeremy Hall (1)
 
35 :02x20 - I Fought the In-Laws (Apr/24/2002)
Claudia's parents come to stay at the Finnerty household for a few days. Paranoid as usual, Sean is convinced that everything they do is part of a diabolical plot to drive him insane. Meanwhile, Lily and Brad get close after using her new karaoke machine.
Guest Stars: Stephen Root as Tony Bustamante, Valerie Perrine as Maureen
 
36 :02x21 - Dust in the Wind (May/01/2002)
Sean and Eddie's cousin Scott has passed away and they decide to honor his wishes by scattering his ashes over the old water tower. Meanwhile, Lily gets close to a cute guy at Scott's funeral.
Guest Stars: Jill Andre as Aunt Marie, Russell Sams as Jeff, Ashton Kutcher as Scott
Director: Dennie Gordon (1)
Writer: Orit Schwartz
 
37 :02x22 - Oops!...I Did It Again (May/08/2002)
When Sean finds a pregnancy test in the garbage, he panics, assuming that it belongs to Lily. Meanwhile, Jimmy has to deal with a huge zit on his face.
Guest Stars: William Cowart (1) as Vendor, Alonzo Bodden as Security Guard, David Grammer as Tattoo Guy, Danielle Savre as Hannah, Joseph Simmons as Himself, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti
 
38 :03x01 - I Didn't Start the Fire (Sep/17/2002)
After hearing the results of Claudia's pregnancy test, Sean celebrates by quitting his job. Realizing he needs a new career, he purchases a bar with his brother, Eddie. He soon finds out, however, that Eddie has some plans of his own. Meanwhile, Lily and Brad try to get the bartender to serve them alcohol.
Guest Stars: Keaton Savage as Young Sean, Dan Martin (1) as Mr. Pennix, James McBride (1) as Ned, P. J. Marino (1) as Ty, Maurice Smith as Tom, Patrick Gallo as Bob, Tom Gibis as Chuck, Ralph Drischell as Old Man, Steve Larson (1) as Reggie, J. B. Gaynor (1) as Young Eddie
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Mike Schiff, Bill Martin (1)
 
39 :03x02 - Mustang Lily (Sep/24/2002)
Facing a financial crisis, Sean asks his father-in-law for a $5,000 loan. As his father-in-law slowly makes his decision, his grandchildren attempt to take advantage of his generosity.
Guest Stars: Stephen Root as Tony Bustamante, Wilmer Valderrama as Eugenio
 
40 :03x03 - Cat Scratch Fever (a.k.a. The Bitch Is Back) (Dec/03/2002)
Sean is very happy with his newly hired bartender, but his wife doesn't seem to feel the same way. Remembering that the girl was the star of many of Sean's high school fantasies, Claudia confronts her. Meanwhile, Lily tells Dean she loves him at a concert, but can't hear his response.
Guest Stars: Reggie Jordan as Glen, Elena Lyons as Nicole Fiordelissi, Chris Flanders as Ray, Steve Larson (1) as Reggie, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Ned Goldreyer
 
41 :03x04 - Drive Me Crazy (Feb/28/2003)
After failing her driver's test for the second time, Lily discovers that Sean has been sabotaging her. Meanwhile, Claudia struggles to keep Jimmy and Henry from playing a very violent video game.
Guest Stars: Jesse Stock as Teen, Victor Kobayashi as Mr. Tan, Mark Phinney as Video Store Clerk, K. C. Marsh (1) as D.M.V. Guy, Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen
Writer: Bill Martin (1)
 
42 :03x05 - Just Like a Woman (Feb/28/2003)
After Sean fails to fix a flat tire, he's forced to hide in the back of a car while his wife gets the attention of a passing trucker. This causes Jimmy and Henry to doubt their father's 'manliness'. Meanwhile, Eddie has a garage sale at Sean's house and Brad makes an interesting purchase.
Guest Stars: Ryan Hansen (1) as Matt, Griff Hartley as Greg, Guy Stevenson as Trucker, Ryan Raddatz as Michael, Ashley Tisdale as Leah, Ricky Dean Logan (1) as Frank, Steve Larson (1) as Reggie
 
43 :03x06 - Henry's Been Working for the Drug Squad (Mar/07/2003)
After a drug awareness day at school, Henry begins a kind of drug patrol. He soon becomes convinced that his father, Sean, is a victim of drug addiction and stages an intervention.
Guest Stars: James Burnett as Kid, Jake Head as Jock, Sam Horrigan as Scott Bianco, Karin Co as Mother, Joshua Wheeler as Lou, Chris Hogan as Mr. Kersey, Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen
 
44 :03x07 - Cuts Like a Knife (Mar/14/2003)
Claudia convinces Sean to get a vasectomy, but he doesn't go through with it. However, he's afraid to let her know, so he wants to hide it from her as long as possible. Meanwhile, Lily earns some extra money by tutoring Brad in Math, despite the fact that he's much better at the subject than she is.
Guest Stars: Loudon Wainwright III as Dr. Weidlinger, Andrew Bilgore as Geoff, Maura Vincent as Receptionist
 
45 :03x08 - Who Are You? (Mar/28/2003)
Sean and Claudia are shocked to discover that their usually perfect son, Jimmy, has been shoplifting. Meanwhile, Lily panics over meeting Dean's parents for the first time.
Guest Stars: Frank Walton as Mr. Peramotti, Jackson Douglas as Dr. Jerry, Ron West as Finch, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti, Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen
 
46 :03x09 - Welcome to the Working Week (Apr/25/2003)
After Lily works up a huge bill on her credit card, Sean makes her get a job at the bar. It doesn't work out, and she soon finds herself seeking employment elsewhere. Henry receives a job as 'energy monitor' to help save the money on energy bills, but he soon takes it a bit too far. Meanwhile, Eddie attempts to retaliate against a bad review given about their bar.
Guest Stars: Trace Germaine as Saleswoman #3, Stephanie Venditto as Cara, Louisette Geiss as Saleswoman #2, Caryne Shea as Saleswoman #1, Curtis Armstrong as Curtis
 
47 :03x10 - Claudia in Disguise with Glasses (May/02/2003)
After losing her glasses, Claudia causes quite a few accidents at a wedding she attends with Sean. Meanwhile, with her birthday rapidly approaching, Lily gets Eddie to convince her boyfriend, Dean, to get her the perfect birthday present. Brad attempts to get closer to Lily by spending time with her brother.
Guest Stars: Tom Gibbs as Chuck, Patricia Place as Babysitter, Patti Allison (1) as Nurse, Marcia Ann Burrs as Lunch Lady, Christine Toy Johnson (2) as Doctor, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti, Richard Kuhlman as Dentist
Writer: Aron Abrams (2)
 
48 :03x11 - Tonight's the Night (May/09/2003)
On her 16th birthday, Lily decides the time is finally right to sleep with her boyfriend, Dean. However, after he fails to make the moment romantic, Lily turns to someone else instead. Meanwhile, Jimmy tests Eddie's increasingly 'hot' hot-wings, and Henry spends some time in the Ladies' Bathroom.
Guest Stars: Paddy Conner (1) as Boy #2, Richard Alan Brown (3) as Boy #1, Anne Johnson (1) as Mrs. Libby, Autumn Reeser as Alison, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti
Writer: Aron Abrams (2)
 
49 :03x12 - Oh, What a Knight (Mar/03/2006)
Lily wants to compete in the Knights of Hibernia beauty pagent, but in order to do so, Sean has to join.
Guest Stars: Janna Bossier as Amy, Amber Moore as Hilary, Elena Lyons as Nicole Fiordelissi, Marnette Patterson as Jenna, Jill Remez as Sue, Robin Dearden as Lois, Nikki DeLoach as Chrissy, Gregory Jbara as Dan O'Keefe
 
50 :03x13 - Part Time Lover (Mar/04/2005)
The dump closes, leaving Walt with a lot of spare time. He uses this time to bond with his grandchildren. Lily, Brad, and Jimmy decide they should find him a girlfriend. Meanwhile, Claudia attempts to get Henry to eat healthy and Eddie discovers his girlfriend hasn't been very loyal to him.
Guest Stars: Elena Lyons as Nicole Fiordelissi, David Herman as Lomax, Ariel Baker as Emily, Karri Bowman as Faye, Loren Freeman as Carla/Carl
 
51 :04x01 - Your Father Should Know (1) (Sep/05/2003)
Brad's father talks to Sean, bragging about how Brad and Lily slept together. Angry, Sean goes to Claudia, only to find out she already knew. Meanwhile, Eddie decides to teach Jimmy and Henry a lesson after discovering they spent his Liberty quarters collection.
Guest Stars: Gregory Jbara as Dan O'Keefe, Jim O'Heir as Harry
 
52 :04x02 - Your Father Should Know (2) (Sep/05/2003)
With Lily and Brad's romance, Claudia decides it's time for their two families to make ammends, so she invites the O'Keefes over for dinner. Meanwhile, Eddie, who is still angry at the boys for spending his coin collection, attempts to teach them a lesson.
Guest Stars: Gregory Jbara as Dan O'Keefe, Nancy Cassaro as Connie O'Keefe
 
53 :04x03 - All the Young Nudes (Sep/12/2003)
Sean and Eddie hire strippers at the bar in an attempt to make more money, only to find that they'd soon be fighting the PTA to keep it going. Meanwhile, Brad convinces Lily to break up with Dean.
Guest Stars: Shea Curry as Jill, Sybil Azur as Molly, Frank D'Amico as Albert, Kelly Rebecca Walsh as Veronica, Bobby Borriello as Bobby, Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti
 
54 :04x04 - I Right the Wrongs (Sep/19/2003)
Lily is embarassed to be seen with Brad, so Sean tries to help him fix his image. Meanwhile, Jimmy finds out his hair style is against school policy, and Claudia tries to help Eddie out at the bar by selling a bad purchase he made.
Guest Stars: Siri Miller as Rachel, Dwayne Wycott as Jesse, Sam Horrigan as Scott Bianco, Jacy DeFilippo as Student #2, Richard Alan Brown (3) as Student #1, Dan Lemieux as Kurt, Chris Flanders as Ray, Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen
 
55 :04x05 - I Just Paid to Say I Love You (Sep/26/2003)
Blad takes Lily on a romantic date that quickly turns into a disaster. Meanwhile, Eddie breaks a sewing room window.
Guest Stars: David Zepeda as Boy, Paul Hayes (1) as Phil, T. J. Thyne as Waiter, Jeff Austin as Allergist
 
56 :04x06 - S.A.T. and Sympathy (a.k.a. S.A.T. Out of Hell) (Oct/03/2003)
Claudia finds out that Lily isn't taking the SAT's seriously, so she decides that she's going to take them, as well. It soon becomes a fierce competition between the two. Meanwhile, Sean tries to teach Henry a life lesson by bringing a homeless man into their house.
Guest Stars: Chris Hogan as Mr. Kersey, Patrick Gallo as Bob, Dave Sheridan as Jack, P. J. Marino (1) as Ty
Writer: Aron Abrams (2)
 
57 :04x07 - Pay You Back with Interest (Oct/10/2003)
After buying an electric car, Eddie asks Sean for a loan. Sean gives it to him without consulting Claudia, and her tuition check bounces. Meanwhile, Brad is shocked to discover that Lily has a tatoo with Dean's name on it.
Guest Stars: Hal Devi as Delivery Guy, Toshi Toda as Cook, Vanessa Vander Pluym as Lydia, Jesse Burch as Waiter, Angel Boris as Tamara, Rhomeyn Johnson as Pawnbroker
 
58 :04x08 - Ticket to Ride (Oct/31/2003)
After a big party, Lily wakes up the next morning with a bad hangover and no recollection of returning home. When Sean and Claudia discover her car on the porch, they want to teach her a lesson. Sean allows Eddie to sell Lily's car, and they make Lily sign a contract that allows her a 'no-questions-asked' ride home if she's been drinking. Her parents soon find that this contract is being used entirely too often.
Guest Stars: Brian Palermo (1) as Jeff
 
59 :04x09 - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nov/07/2003)
Sean tries to talk to Jimmy about 'becoming a man'. Meanwhile, Brad walks in on Claudia in the shower.
Guest Stars: Chancellor Miller as Kid
 
60 :04x10 - Baby Come Back (Nov/14/2003)
Claudia tells Sean that she was confronted by a fashion photographer. Sean infuriates her by saying that the guy was only hitting on her. Meanwhile, Lily receives her horrible yearbook photos.
Guest Stars: Valerie Lanniello as Mary, Bobby Borriello as Bobby, Dave Foley as Derek Purcell, Michael C. Alexander (1) as Mike, Jamie Renee Smith as Lorna, Chris Flanders as Ray, Karri Bowman as Faye
 
61 :04x11 - Been Caught Stealing (Nov/21/2003)
Sean and Eddie discover that their bar has been robbed, but Walt insists that they don't call the police. Meanwhile, Lily is still going out with Brad, but finds herself slightly infatuated with a guy she met at the mall.
Guest Stars: Tara Mercurio as Lydia, Jamie Renee Smith as Lorna, Michael Dean Jacobs (1) as Robber #1, Cutter Mitchell as Robber #2, Edward James Gage as Delivery Man, Tom Kiesche as Customer, Steve Larson (1) as Reggie, Patrick Flueger as Caleb
 
62 :04x12 - (She's Got) Kegs (Jan/09/2004)
Sean wants to go to a Sex Pistols concert, but is having difficulties finding a babysitter. Claudia has to study for an exam, and Lily has to work on a project. That night, however, the two girls run into each other at a party. Meanwhile, Eddie decides to hire a bodyguard.
Guest Stars: Michael Horan as Angry Man, Collin Bain (2) as Student #1, Brandon Noll as Steve, Danny Trejo as Raul
 
63 :04x13 - My Ex-Boyfriend's Back (Jan/16/2004)
After running into her ex and his girlfriend at a record store, Lily is angry when Brad invites them over for a fondue party. Meanwhile, Eddie is having some difficulties with his stand-up routine, so he incorporates some aspects of Sean's life to make it more entertaining.
Guest Stars: Mike Vogel as Dean Peramotti, Tiffany DuPont as Comic, Karin Co as Comic #2, Jessica Stier as Ashley
 
64 :04x14 - Communication Breakdown (Jan/23/2004)
Sean receives a message from Claudia's professor, but he forgets to give it to her. This causes her to miss her midterm. Meanwhile, Jimmy has to hide the phone bill after callling a 976 number. Also Brad's on vacation, so Lily is having difficulties adapting to his absence.
 
65 :04x15 - All Apologies (Jan/30/2004)
Sean and Claudia's getaway ends early when they discover a porno that was filmed in their house. Furious, Claudia bans Eddie from the house. Meanwhile, a girl at school is bullying Jimmy and he wants to find out why.
Guest Stars: Danielle Savre as Courtney
 
66 :04x16 - I Think We're Alone Now (Feb/06/2004)
Lily and Sean want to relax with an in-home couple massage. They struggle to keep the children out of the house. Meanwhile, Lily goes to a dance with Brad and has to deal with his horrible dancing. Eddie takes Jimmy and Henry out for the night, and finds them an outlet for their anger.
Guest Stars: Jamie Kaler as Rick
 
67 :04x17 - Can't Get Next to You (Feb/13/2004)
Lily, Brad, and Jimmy sign abstinence pledges at school. Seeing Brad's fear at making a promise to God, Sean decides to exploit this. Soon, Brad is afraid to go near Lily. Meanwhile, Eddie discovers that he was born left-handed.
Guest Stars: Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen, Tim Sitarz as Spider (stunt driver), Howard Chan as Gary, Tim Lucason as Bert, Michelle Durham as Rhonda, Keaton Savage as Young Sean, J. B. Gaynor (1) as Young Eddie
 
68 :04x18 - Racketman (Feb/20/2004)
Brad's father, Dan, claims to have taken tennis lessons for years. Sean challenges him to a match, which he wins easily. Because of this, Dan's wife discovers that her husband's loss might have something to do with the fact that his tennis lessons have been nothing but a veil for an affair.
Guest Stars: Chris Flanders as Ray, Gregory Jbara as Dan O'Keefe, Nancy Cassaro as Connie O'Keefe, Allison Scagliotti-Smith as Kristen
 
69 :04x19 - Me and Mrs. O (Feb/20/2004)
The Finnertys throw Brad a birthday party. Sean, who is still filling guilty about Brad's parents breaking up, invites them both as a plan to get them back together. Meanwhile, it seems Connie has an agenda of her own. After some advice from Claudia, she has decided that she needs to 'get some'.
Guest Stars: Jessica Stier as Ashley, Di Quon as Natalie, Nancy Cassaro as Connie O'Keefe, Gregory Jbara as Dan O'Keefe
 
70 :04x20 - Tombstone Blues (Feb/27/2004)
Claudia plans the perfect family portrait for the Finnertys. However, she is appalled when she finds out that her graveyard plot was filled by a dead cat.
Guest Stars: Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen, Kristin Dattilo as Hope
 
71 :04x21 - Pictures of Willy (Feb/27/2004)
Eddie convinces Sean to help him steal back some revealing pictures from his crazy ex-girlfriend.
Guest Stars: Kristin Dattilo as Hope, Elizabeth Berridge as Amy
 
72 :04x22 - It's Hard to be a Saint in the City (Mar/05/2004)
Saint Patrick's day is coming, and Sean and Eddie are hard at work, trying to attract a huge crowd for the bar. Meanwhile, Lily and Brad prepare their school's float for the parade.
Guest Stars: Jessica Stier as Ashley, Chris Flanders as Ray
 
73 :04x23 - Beat on the Brat (Mar/19/2004)
Henry brings his obnoxious new friend to the house. After yelling at the bratty child, Sean also has to put up with his equally obnoxious father. Meanwhile, Lily has some difficulties dealing with Brad's geeky friends, and wants him to choose between the two. Also, Eddie tries his luck at a Jewish dating service.
Guest Stars: Chancellor Miller as Kid, Nicholl Hiren as Elanor (Date 3), Iris Almario as Alice (Date 2), Vanessa Vander Pluym as Lydia (Date 1), Hira Ambrosino as Mrs. Podack, Jarrett Lennon as Croyce, Daniel Farber as Mitchell, Di Quon as Natalie, Miriam Flynn as Sister Helen, Sean Masterson as Ryan's Dad, Emmett Shoemaker as Ryan, Lisa Kushell as Rebecca, Jessica Stier as Ashley
 
74 :04x24 - The Cheat Is On (Mar/26/2004)
With a paper due the next day, Claudia decides to copy Lily's A+ assignment. After turning it in, she discovers that the paper was plagiarized. Sean gets Sister Helen involved, discovering too late that the school has a no-tolerance policy. Meanwhile, Jimmy asks Eddie for some advice about his new, fast-moving girlfriend.
 
75 :04x25 - You're So Vain (Apr/16/2004)
Claudia's father, Tony, comes to their house, preparing for an operation. Everyone's sympathetic, except Sean, who is determined to prove that he's not the hero everyone thinks he is. Meanwhile, Lily tries to make the most of a present from her grandfather.
Guest Stars: Stephen Root as Tony Bustamante, Allison Scagliotti-Smith as Kristen, Braeden Marcott as Dr. Patel
 
76 :04x26 - Pressure Drop (Apr/23/2004)
After discovering that Sean has high blood pressure, Claudia struggles to handle the family's problems herself. However, there seems to be quite an abundance of them. Jimmy gets suspended from school, and Brad and Lily fool around in the car, only to end up at the impound lot.
Guest Stars: Katrina Begin as Nikki, Bill Lee Brown (3) as Cop, Peter James Smith (3) as Dr. Perry, Mark Christopher Lawrence (1) as Deana, Kevin McDonald as Steve
 
77 :04x27 - Get a Job (Apr/30/2004)
Brad has a new job, but Lily's mad that he doesn't have enough time to spend with her. Walt's also having career troubles, so Sean and Eddie offer him a job at the bar. Meanwhile, Claudia tries to bond with Jimmy.
Guest Stars: Cleavon McClendon III as Kid, Michael C. Alexander (1) as Mike, Emil Beheshti as Asher, Jake O'Flaherty as Interviewer, Kristin Dattilo as Hope, Adam Brody as Brian, Jack DeSena as Jack
 
78 :04x28 - Space Camp Oddity (May/07/2004)
Brad tells Lily about his old space camp girlfriend, Lana. Lily doubts his story, but has a sudden change of heart when Brad's ex comes to town for a visit. Lily soon finds herself fighting Lana for Brad's attention.
Guest Stars: Kristin Dattilo as Hope, Mila Kunis as Lana
 
79 :05x01 - The Policy of Truth (Sep/17/2004)
After admitting he hooked up with his space camp buddy Lana,Brad begs for forgiveness from Lily until he learns of his infidelity. Sean learns something intresting about Claudia,which he doesn't tell her.
Guest Stars: Peter James Smith (3) as Dr. Perry, Ryan Devlin as Mocha Joey, Mila Kunis as Lana
 
80 :05x02 - Man, I Feel Like a Woman (Sep/24/2004)
Eddie convinces Sean that he has Sympathetic Pregnancy Syndrome. Brad and Lily decide to be friends, but they find this difficult to do. Meanwhile, a girl named Taya moves in next door, and Jimmy tries to get her attention by pretending to be a jock. Eddie enters an interesting relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Faye.
Guest Stars: Emma Gould as Young Lily, Karri Bowman as Faye, Arielle Kebbel as Taya, David Weiss (1) as Young Jimmy
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Mike Sikowitz, Jeff Astrof
 
81 :05x03 - One Is the Loneliest Number (Oct/01/2004)
Because Eddie now has a girlfriend he spends all his time with her. Sean being jealous finds every possible thing wrong with her. Lilly's plan to make Brad jealous doesn't work and Claudia gets mad because Sean tells everyone she is pregnant.
Guest Stars: Dana Decker as Harriet, Mike Parker as Drummer, Jonathan Coogan as Customer, Arielle Kebbel as Taya, Ryan Devlin as Mocha Joey, Karri Bowman as Faye
Director: John Blanchard
Writer: Bill Martin (1), Mike Schiff
 
82 :05x04 - Day Tripper (Oct/08/2004)
Eddie moves into the Finnerties basement, struggling to hide his activities from Claudia. Meanwhile, Claudia's more worried about performing all of her motherly duties while pregnant. Finally, Lily's jealousy of Brad's new girlfriend causes her to act out.
Guest Stars: Marisa Lauren (1) as Gina
 
83 :05x05 - You Better You Bet (Oct/15/2004)
Claudia is upset with Sean when she finds out he gambled the money for the baby's crib and used the winnings to buy a new TV.
Guest Stars: Michael Horan as Seedy OTG Patron, Miranda Cosgrove as Jessica, Sarah Smith (4) as Kristen, Brian McFayden (2) as Greg
Director: Sean K. Lambert
Writer: Steve Armogida, Jim Armogida
 
84 :05x06 - Psycho Therapy (Oct/22/2004)
Brad and Lily en