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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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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's kingdom comes under attack when his recently widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in rather than go to a retirement home, turning Doug's TV room into Arthur's bedroom.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Michael J. WeithornGuest stars Lisa Rieffel
Episode 2
After seeing photos of Carrie's stout mother, Doug worries that Carrie will gain weight as well, and tricks her into starting a diet.
Directed by Robert BerlingerGuest stars Lisa Rieffel
Episode 3
Doug is afraid he'll lose Carrie when her boss drives her home in his Jaguar and gives her tickets to see a famous cellist.
Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Michael J. WeithornGuest stars Albie Selznick, Lyn Alicia Henderson
Episode 4
Doug learns a secret about Richie's wife after a disastrous dinner party.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Tony SheehanGuest stars Michele Maika
Episode 5
Doug is uneasy when Arthur starts dating Doug's aunt, especially when the relationship becomes intimate in his basement.
Directed by Brian K. RobertsGuest stars Brenda Vaccaro, Lisa Rieffel
Episode 6
When Doug takes Carrie's dad out for the night, Carrie shows her appreciation in a very amorous way, which leads Doug to spend more time with Arthur.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Michael J. WeithornGuest stars Shari Albert, Lesli Margherita, Lisa Rieffel, Jody Wood
Episode 7
Carrie has her engagement ring cleaned and learns that it's valuable, and the jeweller offers to buy it for $12,000.
Directed by Pamela FrymanGuest stars Robert Katims
Episode 8
Doug joins Carrie at a course on the Victorian novel, but can't get past the second page of "Jane Eyre".
Guest stars Ken Weiler, Frantz Turner, Richard Rossi
Episode 9
Doug regrets helping Ray Barone cheat on his driving test. Meanwhile, Arthur's neediness hinders Carrie's studying.
Written by Tony SheehanGuest stars Ray Romano, Peter Boyle, Brad Garrett, Yvette Cason
Episode 10
Carrie, Doug and Arthur languish at a crowded market on the day before Thanksgiving, while Arthur shames Carrie into planning a huge feast.
Guest stars Parry Shen, Cristine Rose, Donny Osmond, Dana Gould, Patricia Place
Episode 11
For Christmas, Arthur surprises Doug and Carrie with a new car.
Written by Michael J. WeithornGuest stars James M. Connor
Episode 12
Carrie fixes up Spence with a co-worker, and everything is going fine until Doug offers Spence some advice on the relationship.
Written by Tony SheehanGuest stars Constance Zimmer, Shaun Weiss
Episode 13
Doug fumes when he learns, before attending the wedding of a guy Carrie grew up with, that Carrie and the groom had sex once.
Guest stars Peter Tork, Christina Cabot, Merrin Dungey, James Castle Stevens, Jennifer Simard, Marc Goldsmith, Anthony Powers, Michael McClure
Episode 14
Doug can't seem to confront his new neighbors when their dog keeps Doug and Carrie awake all night.
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by David LittGuest stars Bryan Cranston, DeeDee Rescher
Episode 15
Doug lies and tells Carrie that he's made big plans for her 30th birthday, and he then scrambles to make the arrangements at the last minute.
Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Gary Valentine, David Bickel, Rock Reuben, Kevin JamesGuest stars Esther Scott, Merrin Dungey, William Newman
Episode 16
Arthur hits it off with a woman at a Valentine's Day dance for seniors.
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by Michael J. Weithorn, David Bickel, Nancy CohenGuest stars Grace Zabriskie, Janet Rotblatt, Steve Schirripa, Anne Meara, Shaun Weiss, Amy Stiller, Sean Bergin
Episode 17
When a cop who gave Carrie a traffic ticket asks her out on a date, Doug talks her into going out with him until their court date.
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by Josh Goldsmith, Cathy YuspaGuest stars Daniel Roebuck
Episode 18
When the shift supervisor leaves for heart surgery, Doug is selected for the position, but despite the promotion, he hates the job. On top of that, Deacon feels he was overlooked because he's black.
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by Tony Sheehan, Dan E. Fesman, Harry VictorGuest stars John F. O'Donohue, Merrin Dungey, John C. McDonnell, Derek Luke
Episode 19
A government holiday is anything but for Carrie, who spends it cleaning her kitchen, and for Doug, who spends it golfing with Ray Barone.
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by David BickelGuest stars Ray Romano, Doris Roberts
Episode 20
Doug is distraught by Carrie's indifference when she learns that his new trainee is a beautiful woman, so he tries to make her think something's going on.
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by Ira Fritz, Neal Howard, Josh Goldsmith, Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa, Cathy YuspaGuest stars Julie Benz, Mason Canter
Episode 21
Carrie asks Doug to join her at a dinner party for a Japanese client. But when he arrives ravenous after not eating all day, he discovers there's no dinner and tries to eat whatever he can find.
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by Tony SheehanGuest stars Elizabeth Storm, Kevin Cooney, Robert Ito, Phil Diskin
Episode 22
Carrie scolds Doug for inviting their pesky neighbors over, until she learns they want to offer their time-share in the Hamptons.
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by Nancy Cohen, Josh Goldsmith, David BickelGuest stars Bryan Cranston, DeeDee Rescher
Episode 23
Doug and Carrie try desperately to ship Arthur off to friends for the weekend so they can enjoy some intimate time together, but no one's eager to take him.
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by Rock Reuben, Kevin James, Gary ValentineGuest stars Gary Valentine, Angelo Pagán, Mookie Barker
Episode 24
Doug is ecstatic when Arthur moves out of the basement and gets his own apartment following an argument between the two men. But Carrie is saddened by her father's move and wants Doug to ask him to return.
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by David LittGuest stars Ford Rainey
Episode 25
Doug and Carrie feel pressure to have a baby after learning that a friend is pregnant. Meanwhile, Arthur recalls when Carrie was born.
Directed by Rob SchillerWritten by Michael J. WeithornGuest stars Nadia Dajani, Philip Bolden, Troy Blendell, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Merrin Dungey, David Moreland
Episode information updated Sep 12, 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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