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A surreal take on transitioning from 20-something to 30-something centering on a married couple juggling such everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A surreal take on transitioning from 20-something to 30-something centering on a married couple juggling such everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.
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Episode 1
After a major windfall, Josh and Emily decide to take the honeymoon they never had.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Laraine Newman, Laura Dickinson, Dan Navarro, Fletcher Sheridan, Meloney Collins
Episode 2
When she and Candice face off against her oldest rival at Venice Beach, Pearle returns to her childhood roots as a Champion Sandcastle Builder.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Roger Craig Smith, Scott Whyte, Diamond White, Debra Wilson, Danny Cooksey, Keith Szarabajka, Rich Sommer
Episode 3
The gang begs a seriously ill Alex to seek medical attention, but his fear of doctors causes him to avoid hospitals at all costs.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Roger Craig Smith, Henry Winkler, Courtenay Taylor, William Salyers
Episode 4
Candice’s mind is blown when she first tries breakfast-for-dinner, opening up a world of anarchy.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Matthew Mercer, Nancy Linari, Roger Craig Smith, Kelly Ohanian, Max Mittelman, Eden Riegel, John Early
Episode 5
Randy goes to great lengths to impress a handsome rock climbing instructor.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Leonardo Nam, Monét X Change, Ike Amadi
Episode 6
Josh gets Alex hired at Plugger-Inners for the summer but struggles to hide Alex’s incompetence from the boss.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Eugene Cordero, Seth Morris, James Adomian
Episode 7
Bridgette and her sister Olivia’s lifelong rivalry comes to a head as they vie for their mother’s approval.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Stephen Hsu, Suzy Nakamura, George Newbern, Kimiko Glenn
Episode 8
Alex gets the opportunity to perfect his writing skills as an apprentice under his favorite author.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Brian Blessed
Episode 9
Fearing for their jobs, Josh and his coworkers must destroy their robot replacement.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, Stephanie Amante-Ritter, Gabe Delahaye, Melissa Hunter, John Aboud, Calvin Wong, Jordan YoungGuest stars Eugene Cordero, Seth Morris, James Adomian, Andy Daly, Courtenay Taylor
Episode 10
After worrying that she and Candice are growing apart, Emily magically becomes a kid again – and tries to befriend Candice at school.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Marlena Rodriguez, Alison Agosti, Chris Kula, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, Stephanie Amante-Ritter, Gabe Delahaye, Craig Rowin, Melissa Hunter, John Aboud, Calvin Wong, Jordan YoungGuest stars Roger Craig Smith, Eden Riegel, John Early
Episode 11
Bridgette sets out to re-live her teenage glory days… but finds it’s far more difficult than she imagined.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Anjelika Washington, Grey DeLisle, Scott Menville, Paul Eiding, Fred Tatasciore
Episode 12
After Alex gets the latest home-exercise bike, the rest of the gang worry that he’s getting sucked into a cult
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Kimiko Glenn, Nikki Glaser, Josh Keaton, Kari Wahlgren, Seth Morris
Episode 13
When a thunderstorm makes trick-or-treating impossible, the gang tells Candice a trio of scary stories to save her Halloween.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Fairuza Balk, Armin Shimerman, Roger Craig Smith, Scott Whyte, Matthew Mercer, Fred Tatasciore, Rich Fulcher, Aaron Burdette
Episode 14
When Alex and Bridgette get sick of kid-friendly activities, Josh and Emily seek out new like-minded parent friends.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Matthew Mercer, Scott Whyte, Ali Hillis, Roger Craig Smith
Episode 15
Bridgette finds the perfect match for Alex… but has second thoughts when she realizes she still has feelings for him.
Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin WongWritten by Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi OlagbajuGuest stars Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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Jason MantzoukasAlex Dorpenberger (voice)
Danielle BrooksPearle Watson (voice)
J.G. QuintelJosh Singleton (voice)
Gabrielle WalshEmily Ramirez (voice)
Jessica DiCiccoCandice Singleton (voice)
James AdomianRandy Watson (voice)
Kimiko GlennBridgette Hashima (voice)
Kevin Michael RichardsonJim Crunch (voice)
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