Cracking Up

Episode 01

The Pilot

Mar 9, 2004 · 30 min

In Beverly Hills, Calif., a psychology student counsels a wealthy couple's introverted son.

Episode 02

Birds Do It

Mar 10, 2004 · 30 min

Ben decides to tell Ted and Lesley that Tanner walked in on him and his new girlfriend during an intimate moment but finds that they're uncomfortable with the subject of sex. Meanwhile, Liam learns that Preston has no experience with women so he sets Preston up on a date with a more experienced girl.

Episode 03

Scared Straight

Mar 15, 2004 · 30 min

Lesley and Ted hire Bruce, a substance abuse counselor, to scare their kids out of trying drugs but soon find themselves hiding from the terrifying man after they, along with Ben, accidentally eat a marijuana cake that Liam brought.

Episode 04

Panic House

Mar 22, 2004 · 30 min

Lesley creates a panic room after a break-in at the house and then proceeds to forget the password after accidentally locking the family in it along with Ben.

Episode 05

Grudge Match

Mar 29, 2004 · 30 min

Ben tries to teach Tanner that winning isn't everything while trying to show Lesley and Ted that the boy is actually a talented artist. Also, Lesley tries to teach Chloe and her cheer sqaud some of her old cheerleading moves during a game of basketball in which Ted gets very corruptive.

Episode 06

Prom Night

Apr 5, 2004 · 30 min

Ted invites Lesley's old high school prom date to their home after Ben learns that Ted is still jealous of him. Liam is asked to chaperone Chloe, Preston and their dates to the prom.

Episode 07

Daddy's Home

— · 30 min

When Ted insists that work is more important than spending time with his family, Liam decides to throw a keg party while Ted is out of town.

Episode 08

Learning Disability

— · 30 min

Lesley and Ted's lack of involvement in their children's education prompts Ben to invite Tanner's stern teacher over to dinner, but unfortunately it's the same night Lesley decides to test Tanner's new medication. Meanwhile Chloe and Preston fight for the attention of their new tutor.

Episode 09

The Fixer

— · 30 min

Ben's mother Carol is invited to stay at the Shackletons', where she goes on to dish on Ben's childhood and then to counsel the rest of the family against Ben's wishes, causing mayhem. At the same time, Ted is hosting an important work event and it goes from bad to worse due to Carol's meddling.

Episode 10

The Pool Man

— · 30 min

When the family's pool-cleaning guy suddenly drops dead right before Tanner's birthday party, Ben grapples with the emotional aftermath and encourages everyone to express their feelings much to his regret.

Episode 11

The Bully

— · 30 min

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Episode 12

Come Home Lassie

— · 30 min

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