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Life’s good for deliveryman Doug Heffernan, until his newly widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in with him and his wife Carrie. Doug is no longer the king of his domain, and instead of having a big screen television in his recently renovated basement, he now has a crazy old man.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Life’s good for deliveryman Doug Heffernan, until his newly widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in with him and his wife Carrie. Doug is no longer the king of his domain, and instead of having a big screen television in his recently renovated basement, he now has a crazy old man.
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Episode 1
Doug decides to spend the Heffernans' tax refund on an ice cream truck. Meanwhile, Carrie fills in as a pretend mom at model homes, and discovers a reemergence of her maternal desires.
Guest stars Shawn Michael Patrick, Paul Butcher, Victor Raider-Wexler, Hayley Erin, Brandon Johnson, John David Conti, Victoria Hoffman, Carlos McCullers II
Episode 2
Doug panics when he starts getting sexy phone messages meant for another Doug Heffernan, but Carrie doesn't seem to care. Meanwhile, Danny tries to force a wedge between Spence and a new lady friend.
Guest stars Angelo Pagán, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Lou Saliba, Steffiana De La Cruz, Marcia Ann Burrs, Merrin Dungey, Patricia Mizen
Episode 3
Doug and Deacon fill in for Supervisor O'Boyle at the IPS depot. Carrie regrets her decision to complain about her company's chinzy gift for work on an important project.
Guest stars Nikki Tyler-Flynn, Laura Silverman, Sam McMurray, Victor Raider-Wexler, Jeff Weidemann, Shannon Farrara, Mike Burton, John Hemphill
Episode 4
The Palmers' vacation plans are ruined when Doug frightens Major so much that he refuses to be babysat by the Heffernans. In the meantime, Arthur begins hiring out himself and friends from the senior center to ride with solo drivers so they can use car-pool lanes.
Guest stars Gerry Black, Todd Zeile, Pamela Kosh, Austin Asturp, Norma Michaels, Merrin Dungey, Mookie Barker
Episode 5
Feeling hurt over not being invited to a block party, Doug adopts a dog just to prove to the neighbors that he's an okay guy-a decision he soon regrets. Meanwhile, Arthur falls prey to the gambling bug when trying to help Danny beat it.
Guest stars Tim Bagley, Lou Ferrigno, Kenneth Moskow, Ginger Williams, Michael Richard Robinson, Mookie Barker
Episode 6
An unflattering picture by Major prompts Arthur to ask Doug and Carrie for braces. Meanwhile, Kelly hires an out-of-work Spence to help out around the house.
Guest stars Omari Lyles, Austin Astrup, Nancy Yee, Richie Minervini, Merrin Dungey
Episode 7
Carrie is convinced that Deacon and Kelly were only able to afford a vacation home by being cheap. Meanwhile, Arthur tries to help Spence get a new job.
Guest stars Tara Giordano, Brad Sachs, Ksenia Jarova, Merrin Dungey, Mookie Barker
Episode 8
Carrie soon grows tired of Doug's forcing his new vegetarian lifestyle down her throat. Meanwhile, Carrie's boss wants to start discussing novels with her and Spence takes on some humiliating new jobs.
Guest stars Tim Bagley, Jackie Sandler, Jeff Austin, Victor Raider-Wexler, Brandon Keener, Jessa French, Michael Kagan, Ginger Williams
Episode 9
Doug's 20th high school reunion seems like a dud until an old friend comes up with a way to retaliate for a past grievance with their old principal.
Guest stars Jonathan Loughran, Peter Dante, Adam Sandler, Allen Covert, Bess Meyer, Amy Stiller, Dawn Maxey, Kevin Grady
Episode 10
Carrie's ecstatic when an affordable apartment opens in Manhattan, but Doug's reluctant to leave Queens. Arthur meets singer Ava St. Clair.
Guest stars Gerry Black, Lainie Kazan, Soledad St. Hilaire, Cheryl Bricker, Scott Henry, Heidi Heller Banks, Tucker Carlson, Mookie Barker
Episode 11
Seeing friends who recently had a child makes Doug and Carrie consider adopting.
Guest stars Dakin Matthews, Nicholas Turturro, Peggy Lane, George Coe, Michael Aronin, Marco Assante, Loreni Delgado
Episode 12
Doug and Carrie's marital tension continues, as they ponder whether they have a future together. Arthur and Ava's wedding day turns problematic.
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by Michael J. WeithornGuest stars Josh Cooke, Lainie Kazan, Lou Ferrigno, Jackie Flynn, Jillian Bach, Shelby Adamowsky, Merrin Dungey, Anne Meara
Episode 13
At Arthur's wedding reception, Doug and Carrie's marital tension continues, and they ponder whether they have a future together.
Written by Michael J. WeithornGuest stars Nicole Sullivan, Josh Cooke, Lou Ferrigno, Jackie Flynn, Jillian Bach, Adam Ferrara, Shannon Farrara, Anne Meara
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Kevin JamesDoug Heffernan
Leah ReminiCarrie Heffernan
Jerry StillerArthur Spooner
Victor WilliamsDeacon Palmer
Patton OswaltSpence Olchin
Gary ValentineDanny Heffernan
Dakin MatthewsJoe Heffernan
Gerry BlackGeorge Barksdale
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