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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
In an attempt to go to Las Vegas for a weekend with the guys, Doug begins to build up credit by taking Carrie to a spa. Meanwhile, after hearing about Las Vegas, Arthur trains Spence on how to count cards, before visiting a small casino, being held for orphans.
Guest stars Helen Eigenberg, Jennifer Shon, Darlene Kardon, Patrick Cavanaugh, Richard Voigts, Jason Packham
Episode 2
Carrie and Doug have a conflict of interest when Carrie begins to stay late every night at work but it leaves Doug to feel neglected.
Written by Tony SheehanGuest stars Nikki Tyler-Flynn, Lisa Banes, Sam McMurray
Episode 3
On the way to a overeating support group, Doug notices an abusive relationship group, and decides to join them instead. Although, Carrie becomes suspicious when he not only gains weight, but begins to cower in her presence.
Guest stars Tim Bagley, Christopher Neiman, Craig Gellis, Jayden Lund, Jake O’Flaherty, Charlie Capen, Peter Greenwood
Episode 4
Doug's position as the "Funny Guy" is threatened, when IPS' new employee wins over the workforce with his impersonations. Meanwhile, an assistant is hired to work for Carrie, and ends up performing more work than expected.
Guest stars Nikki Tyler-Flynn, Craig Gass, Lisa Banes, Steve Tancora, Charlie Capen, Adam Ferrara, Joanna Canton, Raoul N. Rizik
Episode 5
Doug digs a deeper hole for himself when he fakes a heart attack to avoid angering Carrie for not knowing her friend's name.
Guest stars John Getz, Suzy Nakamura, Anne Meara, Larry Newman, Michael R. Robinson, Beecey Carlson, Juston McKinney
Episode 6
Doug's parents pay a visit to the Heffernan household, where Doug surprises them with theater tickets. However, Joe Heffernan is distracted by his Train Fair, which causes Janet to develop a friendship with Arthur.
Guest stars Dakin Matthews, Jenny O'Hara, Richie Minervini
Episode 7
While Christmas shopping at the mall, Doug loses his wallet and begins a quest to find the wallet and the culprit who may have stolen it. But with no help from Carrie or the cops, he requests the help of Arthur.
Guest stars Jon Simanton, Jamison Yang, Bruce Fine, Stephanie Garrett, Dana Woods, Peggy Lane
Episode 8
While Doug and Carrie are at dinner with Neal and Marcy, they are introduced to Marc and Renne, with whom they have an instant connection.
Guest stars Craig Anton, Suzanne Cryer, Kate Orsini, Lou Ferrigno, Merrin Dungey, Scott Rabinowitz, Christopher Comes, Michele Nordin
Episode 9
After ten years of marriage, Doug finds a new love – in the form of designer cologne that Carrie can't stand, but his scent-ual affair forces Carrie to demonstrate bad behaviors of her own. Meanwhile, Arthur attempts to show Spence and Holly the finer points of movie hopping.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanGuest stars Andrea Savage, Torrey DeVitto, Alex Craig Mann, Peggy Lane, Courtney Wieden, Shira Scott Astrof, Mookie Barker
Episode 10
Carrie uses her extra income to hire a maid, but Doug feels left out and decides to hire his own help in the form of Spence's mom, Veronica. Soon, Veronica proves to make more messes than she cleans, especially when her newly subordinate position makes Arthur pine for her.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Tony SheehanGuest stars Zilah Mendoza, Anne Meara
Episode 11
Doug decides to pursue a long-abandoned dream to become a bartender, much to Carrie's angst. Although she starts to warm up the the idea, Doug soon realizes that dreams are not always what they are cracked up to be. Meanwhile Arthur enters the dangerous world of politics.
Guest stars Gerry Black, Eric Allan Kramer, Norma Michaels, Shannon Farrara, Fred Saldone, Clea Montville, Matt Griesser, Kristina Hayes
Episode 12
When the Heffernans begin working out with the Ferrigno's, Doug secretly makes a pact with Lou so he can sit around instead of working out.
Guest stars Lou Ferrigno, Jim Holmes, Carla Ferrigno, Ted Garcia, Mandy Musgrave, Jason Packham
Episode 13
Carrie recalls what Doug said to her when they were dating that made her want to marry him, but then she learns a horrifying truth about that night; Danny falls for Holly after his girlfriend breaks up with him
Guest stars Nikki Tyler-Flynn, Jesse Burch, Erik Estrada, Jason Packham, Janell Inez
Episode 14
When delivering a package to his old high school, Doug meets his old football coach, and against Carrie's wishes, begins to return to the school on a regular basis as the football hero. Meanwhile, after losing his eye drops, Arthur manages to lose his sense of hearing, sight, and speech in one day and becomes completely reliant on Holly.
Guest stars Patrick Levis, Burt Reynolds, Mandy Musgrave, Charles Duckworth, Annie Abrams, Larry Newman, Robbie Troy, Robert McMurrer
Episode 15
Carrie is discouraged about her looks as she faces her 35th birthday so Doug gets construction workers to hoot and holler at her as she passes by in hopes of cheering her up. Also, Arthur tries to come up with a perfect gift for his daughter.
Guest stars Bas Rutten, Angelo Pagán, Jackie Flynn, Jeff Weidemann, Mark Colson
Episode 16
When Deacon snubs his usual boys for a new African-American friend, Doug desperately tries to find his own "roots" in an attempt to win him back. Meanwhile, Carrie runs her cuticles ragged to find out why her manicurist will no longer schedule her appointments.
Guest stars Jonathan Fraser, Steffiana De La Cruz, Derick Alexander, Karen Maruyama, Ted Lange, Natsuko Ohama, Jay London, Karen Yum
Episode 17
What starts out as a great trip quickly turns into a nightmare as Doug and Arthur are forced to switch planes, which puts them in Pittsburgh instead of St. Louis.
Written by Michael J. WeithornGuest stars Dakin Matthews, Roger Marks, Michael R. Robinson, Anthony DeSantis, Chris Edgerly
Episode 18
While eating at a new cafe with Deacon, Doug manages to agitate their waitress so much that she demands they fight once her shift ends. Meanwhile, Carrie asks Holly to go shopping with her, only so that she can use her van.
Directed by Mark CendrowskiGuest stars Gerry Black, Jonathan Fraser, Rebecca Corry, Pamela Kosh, Norma Michaels, Richie Minervini, Dan Leegant, Roger Lundblade
Episode 19
When a checkout girl is distracted making personal calls and accidentally doesn't charge Carrie for her digital music player, Carrie walks out the store with free merchandise.
Guest stars Hector Luis Bustamante, Sam McMurray, Nick Bakay, Carol Ann Susi, Yvonne Delarosa, Keisuke Hoashi, Michael Worth, Anzu Lawson
Episode 20
A work event in a ballpark skybox leads Carrie, Doug and his buddies out to the game - but when an important client finds fault with Doug, Spence has to step in as the devoted husband. At Arthur's dinner party, guest Bernard, turns the table against him.
Guest stars Gerry Black, Concetta Tomei, Hal Linden, Lou Ferrigno, Carla Ferrigno, Amy Stiller, Rigo Alexander, Lori Hall
Episode 21
Doug lures Carrie to a timeshare sales ski weekend where the strength of their relationship is tested under the intense sales pressure. On the same excursion, Spence and Danny feel the sting of intolerance when they assume the role of a "couple" to enjoy the weekend.
Guest stars Kerry O'Malley, Rob Boltin, Tom Virtue, David Grant Wright, Michele Nordin, Bryan Eldridge, Mike Soccio, Aron J. Doughty
Episode 22
Doug reluctantly agrees to Carrie's idea to "flip" their deceased neighbor's house but doesn't hesitate to blame her when the cost of the much-needed home improvements start to add up.
Guest stars Lou Ferrigno, Anne Meara, Linda Porter, Sharon Brathwaite, Darrell Foster, Mookie Barker, Todd Zeile, Taj Hester
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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