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1 :01x01 - Pilot
Writer: Greg Bratman, Tommy Dewey
Director: Todd Holland
Guest star: Angela Paton (Ethel), Keegan-Michael Key (Eric), Lamont Thompson (Customer), Nilsson Lawrence (Sally), Patricia Bethune (Secretary), Kurt Fuller (Principal), Jake Busey (Tony), Jenny Murano (Neighbor)
When the Gunderson boys – Brandon, Gary and Robby – hire Ron Snuffkin to pretend to be their father after their real father goes to prison, they find out that there’s more to their “fake” dad than meets the eye. Ron has to enroll them in school, convince Robby’s teacher to keep him in her class, sweet-talk the principal, locate mint-condition toy soldiers at his grandmother’s house and avoid a thug who wants his money.
2 :01x02 - The Break In
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Todd Holland
Guest star: Joe Lo Truglio (Glenn), Sarayu Rao (Angela), Stephanie Courtney (Denise)
A string of local burglaries have the neighborhood and the Gundersons on edge, leaving Ron looking for a way to benefit from the situation. Ron convinces his buddy Glenn to pretend to rob the Gundersons so he can swoop in and save them – and hopefully move into the house.
3 :01x03 - The Golden Ticket
Writer: Robin Shorr, Kristi Korzec
Director: Fred Savage
Guest star: Buddy Handleson (Gabe), Edwin Habacon (Joker), Brian Letscher (Derek)
Ron befriends a police officer in hopes of getting a free pass from the cops, all while brokering a shady scheme involving south-of-the-border prescriptions. Meanwhile, the boys decide to make a movie, but find their project being taken over by Robby's play date
4 :01x04 - Family Album
Writer: Matthew Carlson
Director: Todd Holland
Guest star: Tony Quinonez (Paco), Jamie Gray Hyder (Esparanza), Edwin Habacon (Joker), Natalie Martinez (Maggie), David Grant Wright (Congressman Thomas)
When Robby's teacher becomes suspicious of Ron's behavior, he invites her over for a family dinner. Meanwhile, Ron and the boys set out to create 15 years of photo history
5 :01x05 - Chicken Pox
Writer: Andy Bobrow
Director: Tamra Davis
Guest star: Patricia Bethune (Ginny), Rolando Molina (Vic), Hailee Steinfeld (Bethany), Stephanie Reibel (Kathy), Michael Kostroff (Mr. Shuldiner), Joe Lo Truglio (Glenn), Judith Drake (Ellie), Kianna Jasper (Cute Girl Student)
The boys catch chicken pox, and Ron is forced to take care of them.
6 :01x06 - The Debate Trip
Writer: Andy Bobrow
Director: Kevin Dowling
Guest star: Sarayu Rao (Angela), Jeff Doucette (Homeless Man), Jordan Green (Jeremy), Bob Rusch (Security Guard), Melanie MacQueen (Street Lady), Fred Ephraim (Grungy Guy), David Trice (Parent), Nelson Mashita (Teacher), Noelani Bailey (Kristi), Brianne Tju (Robin), Allen Alvarado (Adam)
When Ron chaperones Gary on an out-of-town debate tournament, Gary learns the hard way what his teammates really think of him. Meanwhile, Angela volunteers to watch Brandon and Robby back at the house, ultimately leading to Brandon being homeless on the streets and Robby locking her in the shed
7 :01x07 - Father's Day
Writer: Greg Bratman, Tommy Dewey
Director: Reginald Hudlin
Guest star: Parvesh Cheena (Stewart), Ian Reed Kesler (Shawn), Michael Horse (Mike Proudfoot), Will Greenberg (Ed), Sarayu Rao (Angela), Joe Lo Truglio (Glenn), Peyton Singer (Little Girl), Tom Choi (Father), Noelle Messier (Lesbian #2), Bergen Williams (Lesbian #1), Shannon McClung (Guy in Line), Stephanie Escajeda (Mother), Malik Kirkwood (Kid), Alex Zubarev (Rusty)
Ron thinks the boys are getting him a special Father's Day gift and tries to get them something in return; the boys get nervous when Mr. Gunderson plans to call them from prison.
8 :01x08 - Gina
Writer: Matthew Carlson
Director: Peter Lauer
Guest star: Andrew Walker (Danny), Alex Breckenridge (Gina)
Ron schemes to reunite with an ex-girlfriend.
9 :01x09 - Dog Days of Tucson
Writer: Michael Glouberman
Director: Peter Lauer
Guest star: Michael Horse (Mike Proudfoot), Scotch Ellis Loring (Mr. Powell), Stacey Travis (Mrs. Powell), Larry Udy (Coach), Sydney Park (Vanessa), Doug Haley (Mascot), Edwin Habacon (Joker), Izzy Diaz (Doctor), Nicole J. Butler (Employee), Marcia Ann Burrs (Woman), Lydia Blanco (Shopper)
Ron convinces Gary to buy a dog for his brothers, but the pet Ron comes home with turns out to be a surprise.
10 :01x10 - Kisses and Beads
Writer: Tommy Dewey, Greg Bratman
Director: Peter Lauer
Guest star: Ben Falcone (Dr. Lou), Michael Horse (Mike Proudfoot), Ethan Josh Lee (Boy #1), Breanna Lynn (Jenna), Andi Matheny (Molly's Mother), Aramis Knight (Boy #2), Lacey Ellison (Amber), Stefanie Scott (Molly), Buddy Handleson (Gabe)
Ron convinces the family to host a party to help Robby make friends; Brandon tries to help Gary talk to his crush.
11 :01x11 - Glenn's Birthday
Writer: Adam Chase
Director: Kevin Dowling
Guest star: Brian Keith Russell (Ticket Taker), Michael Patrick McGill (Officer Jerry), Sarayu Rao (Angela), Joe Lo Truglio (Glenn), Nikki Schieler Ziering (Misty Rose (as Nikki Ziering)), Vanessa Villegas (Dominatrix), Travis Richey (Peter the Pizza Possum), Brandon K. Wood (Jason), Rodney J. Hobbs (Work Buddy #2), Omi Vaidya (Work Buddy #1), Terence Mathews (Officer Rick), David Lambert (Quan), Benjamin Bryan (Andy)
Glenn gets a special birthday present.
12 :01x12 - Sally Teel
Writer: Michael Glouberman
Director: Todd Holland
Guest star: Jessica St. Clair (Marcia Teel), Ian Reed Kesler (Shawn), Nilsson Lawrence (Sally Teel), Bret Irving Coppa (Martin (as Bret Coppa)), Mia Angel Miller (Charlotte), Matt Wheeler (Jim), Maurice G. Smith (Pete), Michael Christian Alexander (Stage Manager #2), Joel Huggins (Stage Manager), Kimberly Bailey (Loretta), Susan Leslie (Phyllis)
Robby enters a dance competition.
13 :01x13 - Ron Quits
Writer: Matthew Carlson
Director: Todd Holland
Guest star: Justin Berfield (Barry), Scott Klace (Man), Alex Breckenridge (Gina), Sarayu Rao (Angela), Joe Lo Truglio (Glenn), Bonnie Burroughs (Louise), Brooklyn McLinn (Fireman Randy)
Ron decides to quit.