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Life in Pieces

2015TV-144 seasons7.1 / 10

Comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various members. Of the three siblings, middle child Matt may have just found his true love, his co-worker, Colleen; his coddled youngest brother, Greg, and his wife, Jen, are overwhelmed by the birth of their first child; and the eldest, Heather, and her husband, Tim, are dreading their impending empty nest so much, they're considering having another baby. Their parents are Joan the family's adoring matriarch who would do anything for her kids - as long as she agrees with it - and John, the gregarious patriarch who's searching for ways to soften the blow of turning 70. As the family's lives unfold in four short stories each week, they try to savor these little pieces of time that flash by but stay with you forever, because these moments add up to what life's all about.

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Synopsis

Comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various members. Of the three siblings, middle child Matt may have just found his true love, his co-worker, Colleen; his coddled youngest brother, Greg, and his wife, Jen, are overwhelmed by the birth of their first child; and the eldest, Heather, and her husband, Tim, are dreading their impending empty nest so much, they're considering having another baby. Their parents are Joan the family's adoring matriarch who would do anything for her kids - as long as she agrees with it - and John, the gregarious patriarch who's searching for ways to soften the blow of turning 70. As the family's lives unfold in four short stories each week, they try to savor these little pieces of time that flash by but stay with you forever, because these moments add up to what life's all about.

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Episode 1

Settlement Pacifier Attic Unsyncing

23m4.3 / 10

When the entire Hughes family moves into John and Joan's home after their kitchen is destroyed, their presence creates chaos for Joan. Also, Matt and Colleen are set to receive a huge monetary settlementfrom Colleen's fall off the motel balcony on their wedding night; John tries to get Sophia back on track when she starts misbehaving; Tyler and Clementine make a surprise announcement to the family; and Jen and Greg attempt to persuade Lark to get rid of her pacifier.

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Directed by John RiggiWritten by Justin AdlerGuest stars Vishesh Chachra, Kelcey Rose, Eddie Diaz

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Episode 2

Bunny Single Nightmare Drinking

23m7.5 / 10

When Jen invites her boss, Paul, and his wife over to dinner to impress him, she and Greg can't remember his wife's name and scramble to avoid embarrassment. Also, Tim urges Tyler to start dating; Matt ends up having a nightmare about parenting after he and Colleen discuss having children; and Joan grows increasingly stressed about Heather living with her.

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Directed by Eric Dean SeatonWritten by Brad CopelandGuest stars Christine Woods, Andy Buckley, Julie Chen, Teddy Blum, Ethan James Spitz

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Episode 3

Treasure Ride Poker Hearing

23m6.5 / 10

When Heather finds a map to a time capsule she buried with her brothers as kids, they all set out to find it and dig it up. Also, Jen learns she has a low car service rating so she books rides across the city to charm drivers and increase her score; Joan joins her neighbor's poker game in an effort to win an unusual prize; and John finally gets hearing aids but they aren't having the effect he was hoping for.

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Directed by Jonathan JudgeWritten by Barbie AdlerGuest stars Pam Trotter, Sherry Cola, Marypat Farrell, David Haley, Phil Idrissi, Dalia Kaissi, Maurice Webster

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Episode 4

Testosterone Martyr Baked Knife

23m7.0 / 10

When Heather, Clementine and Jen offer to save Joan from the stress of preparing the Thanksgiving meal, the free time leaves Joan every more frazzled. Also, Greg has a boost of self-confidence after learning he has high levels of testosterone.

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Directed by Jaffar MahmoodWritten by Lesley Wake WebsterGuest stars Ashley Wolff, Pam Trotter, Ajay Mehta

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Episode 5

Meal Potty Cart Middle

23m7.0 / 10

When Tim and Heather go to an expensive dinner to celebrate their anniversary, they are determined to finish every bite of their pricey 20-course meal. Also, Jen and Greg try to quickly potty-train Lark before her first day of preschool; Tyler gets jealous of the attention Clementine is getting at work; and Matt and Samantha team up for a “Middle Child Day” and go to a trapeze school.

Episode credits

Directed by Jonathan JudgeWritten by Jordan YoungGuest stars Padma Lakshmi, Kat Purgal, Zach Reino, Luke Valen, Tema Louise Sall, John Funk

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Episode 6

Waffle Permission Kidless Boyfriend

23m5.5 / 10

When Heather tries to become Tyler's cool best friend, things take an awkward turn. Also, Jen and Greg get their first overnight away from Lark; Matt and Colleen regret returning their wedding presents for cash when they learn what John and Joan hid inside their gift; and Tim goes overboard when keeping a watchful eye on Samantha and her boyfriend.

Episode credits

Directed by John RiggiWritten by Elizabeth TippetGuest stars Lynn Adrianna, Giuliana Carullo, Chip Chinery, Matt Cornett, Angela Fornero, Stevens Gaston, Emelia Golfieri, Layla Golfieri

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Episode 7

Thirty-Five Teacher Escape Lottery

23m8.5 / 10

When Jen and Greg hire Clementine as a part-time nanny for Lark and invite her to join them for dinner, the waitress mistakes Jen for Lark's grandmother. Also, Tyler's new girlfriend turns out to be Sophia's fourth grade teacher, John hires a questionable company to set up an escape room in his house, and Matt grows frustrated with Colleen when she blames a valet for stealing her lottery ticket.

Episode credits

Directed by Jaffar MahmoodWritten by Maggie MullGuest stars Christine Woods, Teddy Blum, Ethan James Spitz, Paul F. Tompkins, Anne Bedian, Shay Ali, Becki Dennis, Dominique Morton

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Episode 8

The Twelve Shorts of Christmas

23m9.0 / 10

The holiday spirit is alive, well and wildly different for each member of the Short family.

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Directed by Jeffrey WalkerWritten by Joe CristalliGuest stars Martin Starr, Martin Mull, Conroe Brooks, Sarah Chang, Reatha Grey, Ru Kazi, Sarah Chang

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Episode 9

Reading Egg Nurse Neighbor

23m4.0 / 10

When Sophia asks Matt and Colleen about having children, an animated sequence featuring the whole family as farm animals reveals that they have been struggling to have a baby. Also, Jen and Greg's new neighbors aren't as nice as they initially seem; Heather interferes with Tim's hiring process at the office; and the whole family surprises Joan at her book reading, to her chagrin.

Episode credits

Directed by Marcus StokesWritten by Matthew Silverstein, Dave JeserGuest stars Abbey DiGregorio, Nick Thune, Lauren Lapkus, Mindy Sterling, Bunny Gibson, Jess Harnell, Mary-Margaret Lewis, André B. Walker

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Episode 10

Emergency Interview Driving Lunch

23m6.5 / 10

When Matt is in a hurry to get to the fertility clinic, each member of the family has a crisis that prevents him from getting there on time.

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Directed by Melissa KosarWritten by Kyle MackGuest stars Fortune Feimster, Leith M. Burke, Alex Boling, Adalgiza Chermont, Nicola Lambo, John Shelton

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Episode 11

Goose Friends Auction Fog

23m7.5 / 10

When Jen sings in Tyler's band, she gets caught up in the excitement and creates an awkward situation for him. Also, John and Greg decide to brew beer together, Matt donates one of his paintings to a silent auction for Tim's medical charity, and Heather becomes jealous of Joan's friendship with a classmate.

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Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Liz HaraGuest stars Nancy Linehan Charles, Bryan Coffee, Emily C. Chang, Chip O'Neil, Sarah Waisman, Damon O'Daniel, Dana Schick

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Episode 12

Toilet Shaving Stuck Fertility

23m5.5 / 10

When Greg and Jen's crazy neighbors invite them to a party, Greg makes up a lie so they can get out of attending. Also, Matt and Colleen discover they need to give up some necessities to increase their chances of having a child; a delivery mix-up results in John and Joan accidentally receiving the fancy Japanese toilet Tim ordered for himself; and Sophia decides to shave her legs.

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Directed by Eric Dean SeatonWritten by Max SaltarelliGuest stars Cassidy Naber, Abbey DiGregorio, Rhys Darby, Nick Thune, Chad Yazawa

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Episode 13

Therapy Cheating Shoes Movie

23m8.0 / 10

When Matt drives Greg to a job interview, they encounter a few bizarre obstacles that jeopardize getting him there on time. Also, with John's help, Tyler listens in on a therapy session between Clementine and Joan to see if she still has feelings for him; Tim bribes Samantha to attend online traffic school in his place; and Jen tries to convince Colleen and Tim to join her boycott of family get-togethers.

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Directed by Natalia AndersonWritten by Brad Copeland

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Episode 14

Parents Ancestry Coupon Chaperone

23m7.0 / 10

Jen and Greg decide to take turns dealing with her annoying parents when they come to visit. Also, when Tim and Heather chaperone Samantha's dance, Heather runs into an old flame; Colleen cashes in the many "love coupons" Matt has given her as gifts over the years; and Sophia digs up disturbing information when she investigates the family lineage.

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Directed by Linda MendozaWritten by Barbie AdlerGuest stars Ashley Wolff, Matt Cornett, Joanna Cassidy, Fred Melamed, Brian Van Holt

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Episode 15

Graffiti Cute Jewelry Shots

23m7.0 / 10

When Sophia feels like she is no longer the cutest kid in the Short family, she tries frantically to regain her status. Also, Joan gives Jen a beautiful necklace, forgetting she already gave it to Heather for her Sweet 16, and now she has to get it back; Greg tries to fit in with his new young coworkers but takes things too far; and Colleen and Tim bond when he helps her administer the hormone injections for her IVF treatment.

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Directed by Melissa KosarWritten by Jordan YoungGuest stars Jerry Lambert, Aleksei Archer, Betsy Baker, Thomas Adoue Polk, Juliet Tondowski, Evan Agos

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Episode 16

Pageant Bike Animals Jerky

23m6.0 / 10

When Heather tells Sophia she has to get rid of her stuffed animals, Sophia stages a musical with them to see if she can change her mother's mind. Also, Colleen babysits Lark, and Jen comes home to find her dolled up in Colleen's old pageant dress; Joan's bike is stolen from the driveway so she enlists Matt, Greg and Tim to join her in tracking it down; and Tyler and Clementine get John's help to sell their homemade beef jerky at the farmer's market.

Episode credits

Directed by Jonathan JudgeWritten by Matthew Silverstein, Dave JeserGuest stars Tony Cavalero, Christian Anderson, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Alissa Hunnicutt, Donna Kimball, Tim Lagasse, Joey Mazzarino, Cassandra Relynn

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Episode 17

Sitter Dating Sister Mattress

23m5.5 / 10

Jen and Greg go to great lengths to find the perfect babysitter for Lark. Also, John becomes testy when shopping for a mattress and Joan realizes the unusual source of his aggravation; Heather learns information about Samantha's boyfriend that she isn't sure she should reveal; and Matt believes he may have a history with Colleen's sister after he meets her for the first time.

Episode credits

Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Elizabeth TippetGuest stars Ellee Jo Trowbridge, Matt Cornett, Jade Catta-Preta, Zack Pearlman, Maahra Hill, Meredith Roberts Quill, Joanna Sotomura

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Episode 18

Portrait Plagiarism Renter Scam

23m5.5 / 10

When Jen is offered a custom painting as payment from a hot new artist, she is thrilled until she sees the final product. Also, Sophia convinces Matt and Colleen to use her idea for a children's book but it isn't a new concept; Tyler and Clementine advertise their tiny house as a rental property; and John and Joan fall prey to a sleazy IRS scam.

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Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Maggie MullGuest stars Cassidy Naber, Bardia Seiri, Sheaun McKinney, Cyrina Fiallo, Ellen D. Williams, Lainee Rhodes

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Episode 19

#TBT: House Destiny Introduction Retirement

23m6.0 / 10

The Short family's quirky history is revealed with stories of when Tim met Heather's family for the first time; when Jen and Greg bought their dream home; when Matt got sidetracked after he saw Colleen while waiting for a blind date; and John's last flight before retiring.

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Directed by Chad LoweWritten by Sarah TapscottGuest stars John Brotherton, Kate Miner, Rachel Andersen, Shalini Bathina, Edith Fields, Dan Gilvary, Gunnar Goldberg, Dan Sachoff

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Episode 20

Lingerie Cookbook Gamble Surrogate

23m8.0 / 10

Heather asks Tyler and Tim to buy a bra for Samantha; Joan asks Jen to submit a recipe for the family cookbook, prompting Jen to steal one from her favorite restaurant; John gets Samantha and Sophia hooked on gambling.

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Directed by Jude WengWritten by Joe CristalliGuest stars Ashley Wolff, Jade Catta-Preta, Nicky Whelan, Kyle Erby, Callie Gilbert, Camila Greenberg, Mariah Watkins

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Episode 21

Video Piercing Model Hangover

23m7.0 / 10

Jen and Greg find out a surprising piece of news. Also, Sophia wants to get a second piercing in her ear, to the dismay of Heather and Tim; Colleen and Matt send out a video thank you message for their wedding gifts that irritates the family; and John takes a modeling job but is horrified when he finds out his image is used alongside a product for the elderly.

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Directed by James Alan HenszWritten by Kyle MackGuest stars Hal Alpert, Ben Bowen, Amanda Westlake

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Episode 22

Sixteen Spanish Car Leak

23m7.0 / 10finale

Tim and Heather plan a surprise birthday party for Samantha, but the night takes an unexpected turn when she doesn't come home alone. Also, Matt and Colleen learn their surrogate can no longer carry their baby; John and Joan decide to learn Spanish for their next adventure; and Jen and Greg have to find a way to keep their secret from the family.

Episode credits

Directed by Justin AdlerWritten by Justin AdlerGuest stars Matt Cornett, Brad Morris, Luis Avila, Noah Salsbury Lipson, Keana Marie, Gustavo Reza, Pamela Shafer, Trujo

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Life in Pieces

Cast

Thomas SadoskiMatt Short
Dianne WiestJoan Short
James BrolinJohn Short
Zoe Lister-JonesJen
Colin HanksGreg Short
Betsy BrandtHeather Short
Dan BakkedahlTim Hughes
Angelique CabralColleen

Credits

Created by
Justin Adler
Written by
Justin Adler, Barbie Adler

Production details

Status
Canceled
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
79
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • CBSUnited States
  • Kapital EntertainmentUnited States
  • 20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
  • 40 or 50 YearsUnited States

Themes

big familyfamily

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