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Season 1 |
| 1 :01x01 - Pilot (Oct/08/2000) | | Ed Stevens, a New York lawyer , gets fired and catches his wife cheating on him. He decides to return to his hometown of Stuckeyville, Ohio. Ed tries to recapture his past. He tries to win the heart of Carol Vessey, the prom queen and most popular girl from high school class. He also moves in with his best friend Mike Burton, a doctor whose wife Nancy is trying to balance work and parenting. Ed buys the local bowling alley and turns it into his law office/bowling alley. Stuckeybowl becomes the main center of activity. | | Guest Stars: Saundra McClain as Wendy, Mark Giordano as Mailman, Stephen Dimopoulos (1) as Ray Stangleton, Michael Countryman as Mr. Potter, Curtis Mark Williams (1) as Bryce, Jim Bremner as Stenographer, Jay Brazeau as 'Southern' Lawyer Sam, Ray Bokhour as Client, Marvin A. Chatinover as Dr. Walter Jerome, Sean Campbell (1) as Benjie Stangleton, Matthew Arkin as Customer, Jason Anderson as Big Kid, Patti Allan (1) as Joanne, Judy Norton-Taylor as Judge, Gregory Harrison as Nick Stanton, | Uncredited: Dar Billingham as Book Club Nerd, Polli Magaro as Marcel | Director: James Frawley Writer: Jon Beckerman, Rob Burnett | | Songs: The Isley Brothers -- Between the Sheets, Captain & Tennille -- Do That to Me One More Time, Tony Orlando & Dawn -- Knock Three Times, Beck -- Tropicalia | | | |
| 2 :01x02 - The World of Possibility (Oct/15/2000) | | Ed gets hired to defend Stuckeyville Stan, the town's beloved magician. Stan needs Ed's help because the Masked Magician is revealing all of his secrets. Ed finds a piece of evidence in Carol's high school diary. He also finds out who she had a crush on. Also, Phil is planning an even for the grand re-opening of Stuckeybowl. | | Guest Stars: Gregory Harrison as Nick Stanton, Eddie Bracken as Stuckeyville Stan, Bill Buell as Bob, John E. Cariani as Howard Pissle, Mike Hodge (1) as Judge, Sarah Litzsinger as Kendra, Charles Stransky as Construction Worker, | Uncredited: Polli Magaro as Marcel | Director: Marc Buckland Writer: Rob Burnett | | Songs: Alison Krauss -- Baby, Now That I've Found You, Dandy Warhols -- Bohemian Like You, Marshall Crenshaw -- Someday, Someway | | | |
| 3 :01x03 - Just Friends (Oct/22/2000) | | Ed goes to court over a contract that was written on a bar napkin by four high school buddies. One of the friends gets rich and denies the contract. He hires a big-city lawyer from the same law firm that fired Ed. Also, Ed has to find a manager for Stuckeybowl. He realizes his only choices are Phil, Kenny or Shirley. | | Guest Stars: Mark Fish as Video Clerk, Gregory Harrison as Nick Stanton, Michael Heintzman as Mailman, Munson Hicks as Judge Henderson, Jordan Leeds as Lawyer, David B. McConeghey as Bar Guy, Paul Michael Valley as Richard Davis, Robert Weil (1) as Mr. Winthrope, Ashley Wolfe as Marie | Director: Marc Buckland Writer: Jon Beckerman | | Songs: Neil Diamond -- America, Bebel Gilberto -- So Nice (Summer Samba), Peter Cetera -- You're the Inspiration | | | |
| 4 :01x04 - Pretty Girls and Waffles (Oct/29/2000) | Carol finally comes to the conclusion that her boyfriend, Nick, isn't spontaneous or fun enough for her. She breaks up with him, which makes Ed's excited.
Ed has a case where he represents an attractive woman who works for a used car salesman. Her boss has been putting extra money in her paychecks and is now going to sue her to get $5,000. | | Guest Stars: Stephanie Mnookin as Pie Shop Waitress, Joe Paparone as Mr. Matthews, Christopher Sieber as Bob Crickmore, Clarke Thorell as Dancer #6, Dick Burnett as Delivery Man, Jonathan Dokuchitz as Dancer #1, Kevin Neil McCready as Dancer #2, Kenny Sheehan as Bill Woslouis, Kate Mara as Kelly Kovacs, Samm Levine (1) as Kid #1, Mike Hodge (1) as Judge, Joyce Reehling as Ms. Gustechi, Lisa Altomare as Mrs. Symkazmer, Jeffrey Broadhurst (1) as Dancer #5, Marvin A. Chatinover as Dr. Walter Jerome, Greg D'Agostino as Student, Peter Gerety as Dick Knight, Joanna Going as Sela McKenzie, Gregory Harrison as Nick Stanton | Director: Kevin Dowling Writer: Rob Burnett | | Songs: Kim Richey -- Hello Old Friend, Walter Egan -- Magnet and Steel, Eddie Money -- Two Tickets to Paradise | | | |
| 5 :01x05 - Better Days (Nov/05/2000) | Even though his friends advise him not to, Ed makes another attempt to win over Carol, and her newly broken heart. This leads to Ed commiserating with Nick.
Stuckeybowl business has been low, so Ed gives in and lets Phil create the first ever Stuckeybowl tv commercial. Also, Nancy tries to make the little time that she and Mike have together special. | | Guest Stars: David Lipman as Godfrey, Salem Ludwig as Professor Kaplan, Susan Misner as Female Teacher, Robin Paul as Jessica Martell, Don Sparks as Woodshop Teacher, Jessica D. Stone as Lois, Mickey Kelly (1) as Duncan, Gregory Harrison as Nick Stanton, Celia Austin as Cute Blonde, Savanna Samson as Cocoa, Laurie Wallace as Kitten, Ray Bokhour as Chuck Harris, Hazelle Goodman as Ramona, Paul Haber as Barry | Director: Marc Buckland Writer: Rob Burnett, Jon Beckerman | | Songs: The Jayhawks -- Better Days, Fontella Bass -- Rescue Me | | | |
| 6 :01x06 - Home Is Where the Ducks Are (Nov/12/2000) | | Carol informs Ed that she is leaving Stuckeyville to pursue a writing career. Ed gets caught up in the heated race for Stuckeyville mayor. Phil takes a young bowler under his wing. | | Guest Stars: M. Emmet Walsh as Mayor Wally Kendricks, Callie Thorne as Judy Kellman, Suzanne Shepherd as Edna, Keith Reddin as Mr. Henderson, Bill Raymond as George Wilkes, Samm Levine (1) as Kevin Schwartz, Bill Hoag (1) as Suzeechio Salesman, Patrick Garner as Joel, Jack Davidson (4) as Duckman, Bob Dorian as Joe Hollenback, Harvey Atkin as Customer | | Songs: Wilco -- I'm Always In Love, Mountain -- Mississippi Queen, Five Man Electrical Band -- Signs | | | |
| 7 :01x07 - Something Old, Something New (Nov/19/2000) | Ed is feeling down as Thanksgiving approaches. He is soon to be divorced and not looking forward to it. He decides to throw a Thanksgiving feast at Stuckeybowl.
Ed misses his ex-wife Liz, while Carol is missing her ex-boyfriend Nick. Ed sees that his crush is down on her luck and invites her to spend Thanksgiving with him and his friends. "We'll keep an eye on each other in case one of us starts to lose it---like an emotional buddy system."
Ed takes on a Halloween prankster client who was injured by his target. Phil tries a new cash scam by selling "fine Corinthian turkeys". | | Guest Stars: Jerry Rockwood as Next Man, Rob Leo Roy (1) as Man Buying Turkey, Christopher Murney as Chester Jacinski, Max Rosmarin as Gavin Shrader, Joe Paparone as Manager, Lizbeth MacKay as Rita Shrader, Edmund Lyndeck as Molly's Grandfather, John Randolph as Shack Owner, Munson Hicks as Judge Henderson, Greg D'Agostino as Student, Jane Nichols as Passerby | Director: Lawrence Trilling Writer: Rob Burnett, Andrea Newman | | Songs: Robert and Johnny -- Dream Girl, Tony Bennett -- I Wanna Be Around, Hall & Oates -- One on One | | | |
| 8 :01x08 - The Whole Truth (Dec/06/2000) | Molly's grandfather hires Ed to write his will. He reveals a shocking secret about his past.
Mike has a new rival doctor to deal with at the office.
Phil hosts open-mic night at Stuckeybowl. | | Guest Stars: Stephanie Mnookin as Waitress, Marcus Harris (1) as Mr. Harris, Max Rosmarin as Gavin Shrader, Upendran Panicker as Sri Lankan Doctor, Ed Wheeler as Hospital Doctor, Catherine Wolf as Mrs. Andrews, David B. McConeghey as Patient #1, Walt MacPherson as Molly's Dad, Edmund Lyndeck as Charlie Hudson, Ben Hammer as Ron Jeffries, Saundra McClain as Wendy, Marvin A. Chatinover as Dr. Walter Jerome, Mark Deklin as Dr. Scott Benson, Beth Fowler as Molly's Mom, Bob Greenberg (1) as Delivery Man | Director: Peter Lauer Writer: Bob Brush, Jon Beckerman | | Songs: Cheryl Lynn -- Got to be Real, Bill Withers -- Lovely Day, The Warren Cheswick Experience (feat. Phil Stubbs) -- Soothe My Soul, Stuckeybowl | | | |
| 9 :01x09 - Your Life Is Now (Dec/13/2000) | Carol starts to feel insecure when she comes face to face with Troy, the star quarterback who dumped her. He also went on to have a "perfect" life.
Ed recalls a time when Troy and his buddies made him eat dog food. Ed masters up a prank to get back at the ex-quarterback, then turns his eye toward getting revenge on a refrigerator salesman that ignored him.
Ed sees remnants of his youth in Warren's nerd vs. jock conflict, so he offers him advice. | | Guest Stars: Grant Show as Troy McCallum, Max Rosmarin as Gavin Shrader, Robin Paul as Jessica Martell, Penny Balfour as Waitress, Noah Bean as Tim Cooper, Greg D'Agostino as Student, Mike Hodge (1) as Judge, Jim Fitzpatrick (1) as Customer, Peter Maloney as Mr. Stansley, | Uncredited: Jonah Falcon as Barfly | Director: Marc Buckland Writer: Jon Beckerman, Rob Burnett, Mike Schwartz | | Songs: The Waitresses -- Christmas Wrapping, Burl Ives -- Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, The Kinks -- Tired of Waiting For You | | | |
| 10 :01x10 - Losing Streak (Dec/20/2000) | Ed's parents, Alan and Natalie Stevens, make a surprise visit to Stuckeyville and let Ed know that they are disappointed that he left his successful Manhattan life behind.
Carol volunteers to coach the girls' JV basketball team even though she's never played basketball before. She turns to Ed, Mike and Nancy for some much-needed lessons.
Ed defends three men who tricked their friend into believing he won $20 million in the lottery. | | Guest Stars: Alicia Van Couvering as Jenny Rugale, Isiah Whitlock, Jr. as Tim Unger, Nadine Hennelly as Lottery Woman, Nicole Vicius as Basketball Player, Jane Summerhays as Natalie Stevens, Seana Kofoed as Agnes Bushner, Mitch Hedberg as Dave, Larry Fleischman as Uncle George, Philip Bosco as Alan Stevens, Peter Bartlett as Mr. Dunford, Tresa Hughes as Judge | Director: Adam Bernstein Writer: Tara Butters, Michele Fazekas | | Songs: Richard Strauss -- Also Sprach Zarathustra, Queen -- We Are the Champions | | | |
| 11 :01x11 - Opposites Distract (Jan/17/2001) | | When a Good Samaritan gets in trouble for putting quarters into others' expired parking meters, Ed faces off against a pretty district attorney. Molly questions Carol for taking Ed for granted. Phil desperately tries to come up with a personal catch phrase. | | Guest Stars: Monet Cunningham as Child in Restaurant, Rena Sofer as Bonnie Hane, Joe Ponazecki as Judge, Michael Mulheren as Hal Schaefer, Greg D'Agostino as Student, Kevin Cahoon as Writer #2, André Blake as Writer #1, | Uncredited: Tim Carr as Bowling Buddy | Director: Timothy Van Patten Writer: Jon Beckerman, Rob Burnett | | Songs: Sinead O'Connor -- Emma's Song, Marshall Crenshaw -- Eydie's Tune, Julie Miller -- Strange Lover | | | |
| 12 :01x12 - Hook, Line, and Sinker (Jan/24/2001) | Ed gets ready for an appeal of his parking meter case, until Assistant D.A. Bonnie Hane drops the case...and asks him out. Carol gets irritated because she thinks Ed automatically assumed that she would get jealous.
Ed represents a life insurance salesman whose new boss fired him because of what a talking-bass novelty toy told him.
Mike is convinces that the babysitter has the hots for him. Phil comes up with a plan to invite the cast of "Happy Days" to Stuckeybowl to bring business up. | | Guest Stars: James Murtaugh as Jack Respaldi, Jeannine Moore as Mrs. Cunningham, Ernie Sabella as Gary Swirdlock, Rena Sofer as Bonnie Hane, Teresa Yenque as Carmela, Jerry Mayer (1) as Mr. Cunningham, David Mogentale as Richie Cunningham, Yoshio Mita as Karaoke Guy, Kevin Alexander as Potsie, Madison Arnold as Steve, Kelly De Martino as Waitress, Gregg Edelman as Tom Respaldi, Chris Gampel as Judge, Mike Hodge (1) as Judge | Director: Arlene Sanford Writer: Jon Beckerman, Rob Burnett | | Songs: Dusty Springfield -- The Look of Love | | | |
| 13 :01x13 - The Music Box (Feb/07/2001) | Ed is torn between his long-time feelings for Carol and his new romance with Bonnie. Things get weird when Ed tries to find Carol's expensive stolen music box by enlisting Bonnie to help. The two women finally meet.
Warren is disappointed when he is rejected from joing the bowling leage team that has a pretty classmate on it. He is instead forced to join another team. | | Guest Stars: Rena Sofer as Bonnie Hane, Robin Paul as Jessica Martell, Munson Hicks as Judge Henderson, Jayne Haynes as Trish Matatopolous, Noah Bean as Tim Cooper, Ray Aranha as Harry Lackmather, Joyce Reehling as Ms. Gustechi, Albert Macklin as Sales Clerk | Director: Marc Buckland Writer: Rob Burnett, Jon Beckerman | | Songs: Josh Rouse -- Dressed Up Like Nebraska, John Lee Hooker -- One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer | | | |
| 14 :01x14 - Valentine's Day (Feb/14/2001) | | Ed is in no mood for love when he feels disrepceted by Bonnie in "the morning after". Bonnie does not act like much of a lover while sharing Ed's bed. Ed shares his feelings with Carol, who feels jealousy among other emotions. Ed and Carol even drag Molly into the problem, who is getting very tired of hearing these stories.Ed represents a priest who is being fired after 30 years because the church president feels his style is outdated. Phill also tries out his newest business venture: speed dating. | | Guest Stars: Kathleen Turco-Lyon as Madame Forewoman, Rena Sofer as Bonnie Hane, Joe Ponazecki as Judge, Peter Gerety as Dick Knight, Charles S. Dutton as Rev. Thomas Carver, Ray Bokhour as Chuck Harris, Bob Odenkirk as Rev. Richie Porter, Stephen Bogardus as Lawyer | Director: Alan Myerson Writer: Jon Beckerman, Rob Burnett | | Songs: Foreigner -- I Want to Know What Love is, Jean Knight -- Mr. Big Stuff, Khachaturian -- Sabre Dance | | | |
| 15 :01x15 - Loyalties (Feb/20/2001) | | • No Summary (Add Here) | | Guest Stars: Kelly Deadmon as Hilary, Diane Neal as Vanessa, Gibson Frazier as Barry the Drummer, Greg Vaccarello as Customer #1, Steven Rosen as Customer #2, Don Puglisi as Mr. Peterson, Paige Lyn Price as Carrie Thomas, Rena Sofer as Bonnie Hane, Mike Hodge (1) as Judge, John Goodman (1) as Big Rudy, David Eigenberg (1) as Jeff Alexander, Erin Cottrell as Amanda Bays | Director: Rick Wallace Writer: Rob Burnett, Jon Beckerman | | | |
| 16 :01x16 - Live Deliberately (Feb/28/2001) | | • No Summary (Add Here) | | Guest Stars: Lorin Latarro as Pie Shop Waitress, Matthew Burnett as Police Officer, Richard Rurnett as Delivery Man, Kelly De Martino as Smiling Goat Waitress, Frank Senger as Customer, David Eigenberg (1) as Jeff Alexander, Kevin Pollak as Willie Johnson, Robin Paul as Jessica Martell, Joe Ponazecki as Judge, Michael Genadry as Mark Vanacore, Tessa Ghylin as Donna Tuzzi | Director: Adam Bernstein Writer: Rob Burnett, Jon Beckerman | | | |
| 17 :01x17 - Exceptions (Mar/28/2001) | | • No Summary (Add Here) | | Guest Stars: Nick Cubbler as Young Dr. Mike, Michael Hunsaker as Sean Ellis, Jude Brennan as Patient, Johnny Cenicola as Young Dr. Jerome, Jill Schackner as Kid, Jacqueline Anderson as Sherry, Martin Starr as Clark Salinger, Michael Gaston as Frank Kerwin, Marvin A. Chatinover as Dr. Walter Jerome, Michael Genadry as Mark Vanacore, Munson Hicks as Judge Henderson, Saundra McClain as Wendy | Director: Kevin Dowling Writer: Rob Burnett, Tara Butters, Jon Beckerman, Michele Fazekas | | | |
| 18 :01x18 - The Test (Apr/04/2001) | | • No Summary (Add Here) | | Guest Stars: Alan Kalter as Roger Gable, Dennis Creaghan as George's lawyer, Ray Bokhour as Chuck Harris, Kathleen M. Darcy as French Teacher, Forrest Compton as Mr. Emerson, Stephanie Mnookin as Pie Shop Waitress, James Harden (1) as Bartender, Tom Riis Farrell (1) as George Parsons, Crystal Allen as Selma Northfield, Sarah Clarke (1) as Kara Parsons, Anne Meara as Barbara Gennacarro, Max Rosmarin as Gavin Shrader, Tessa Ghylin as Donna Tuzzi, Robin Paul as Jessica Martell, Michael Genadry as Mark Vanacore, Mike Hodge (1) as Judge, Teresa Yenque as Carmela | Director: Timothy Van Patten Writer: Rob Burnett, Jon Beckerman | | | |
| 19 :01x19 - Window of Opportunity (May/02/2001) | | • No Summary (Add Here) | | Guest Stars: Ruth Jaffe as Drugstore Clerk, Sean Gullette as Snack Guy, Paul Stolarsky as Rabbi, Del Pentecost as Jamie Martin, Shaun Powell as Steve Martin, Brian Geraghty as Ari, Amy Spanger as Barbara, Stephen Bogardus as Lawyer, Michael Genadry as Mark Vanacore, Joe Ponazecki as Judge, Robin Paul as Jessica Martell, Tessa Ghylin as Donna Tuzzi, Max Rosmarin as Gavin Shrader | Director: Robert Berlinger Writer: Rob Burnett, Jon Beckerman, Chris Viscardi | | | |
| 20 :01x20 - Mind Over Matter (May/09/2001) | | • No Summary (Add Here) | | Guest Stars: Rex Robbins as Councilman, Frank Deal as Russ, Edward James Hyland as Bruce, Kathleen Goldpaugh as Councilwoman, Deborah Cresswell as Martha Pulido, Colette Duvall as Doreen, J. R. Horne (1) as Brownlee, Dennis Creaghan as Wendell, Marvin A. Chatinover as Dr. Walter Jerome, Munson Hicks as Judge Henderson, David Eigenberg (1) as Jeff Alexander, Jamie Goodwin (1) as Kendell, Ray Aranha as Harry Lockmather, Mark Gordon (1) as Rodulescu | Director: Marc Buckland Writer: Rob Burnett, Jon Beckerman | | | |
| 21 :01x21 - Mixed Signals (May/16/2001) | | • No Summary (Add Here) | | Guest Stars: Mario Cantone as Scott, Will Lyman as McGraw, Bill Scheft (1) as Jack Baker, Noah Bean as Tim Cooper, Guy Whitlock as Greeter, Neal Lerner as Caterer, Adam Sietz as Vecchio, Tom Bloom as Jerry, Max Rosmarin as Gavin Shrader, Robin Paul as Jessica Martell, Tessa Ghylin as Donna Tuzzi, Michael Genadry as Mark Vanacore, Joe Ponazecki as Judge, Marvin A. Chatinover as Dr. Walter Jerome | Director: Alan Myerson Writer: Rob Burnett, Jon Beckerman | | | |
| 22 :01x22 - Prom Night (May/23/2001) | | • No Summary (Add Here) | | Guest Stars: Alicia Van Couvering as Jenny Rugale, Noah Bean as Tim Cooper, Jason Antoon as Deejay, Adam Wylie as David Merskey, Yuka Takara as Linda Takahara, David Alan Basche as Bud Frankel, Larry Paulsen as Stan, Rena Sofer as Bonnie Hane, Tessa Ghylin as Donna Tuzzi, Robin Paul as Jessica Martell, Michael Genadry as Mark Vanacore, Max Rosmarin as Gavin Shrader, Micki Grant (1) as Mrs. Reilly, David Wohl as Escort Service Man, Kylie Travis as Tanya | Director: Marc Buckland Writer: Rob Burnett, Jon Beckerman | | | |
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