About this season
Three 30-something dads try to hold on to their youth as they face the responsibilities of having kids. Thankfully, Gary, Chris and Nick have each other to help navigate the highs and lows of fatherhood - while still trying desperately to remain dudes.
Episodes (17)
1. Pilot
Aired 12 September 2012 • 22 min
When Chris is asked out to a Knicks game, he must find a babysitter without his ex-wife Shelia finding out. Elsewhere, Gary and Marny find an unusual spot for some alone time. Meanwhile, Nick is in the dog house when he forgets about an important event with his wife, Emily.
2. Chris' New Girlfriend
Aired 26 September 2012 • 22 min
Nick confesses to having a shared past with Chris' new girlfriend; Gary steels himself for the consequences of forgetting his anniversary.
3. Marny Wants a Girl
Aired 3 October 2012 • 22 min
When Marny makes moves to have another child, Gary looks to the guys for some help with population control.
4. The Standoff
Aired 10 October 2012 • 22 min
Gary experiments with unconventional disciplinary tactics; Marny insists on helping Chris; a school project leads Nick to feel overly competitive.
5. Gary's Day Off
Aired 17 October 2012 • 22 min
Marny agrees to take care of the kids so Gary can have a break; the guys help Sheila move in hope of getting back Chris' Giants tickets.
6. Apartment Halloween
Aired 24 October 2012 • 22 min
Nick goes to war with the new co-op board president, Lydia (Marissa Jaret Winokur), when she forbids his annual Halloween decorations.
7. The Bathroom Incident
Aired 31 October 2012 • 22 min
Gary gets Emily's help organizing his apartment; Freddie and Ernie lock themselves in the bathroom; the guys talk to Nick about his lack of preparation.
8. First Birthday
Aired 14 November 2012 • 22 min
Chris plans a nontraditional celebration for Ernie's first birthday; Manny and Gary try a kale-only diet; Sheila tries to deal with her breakup.
9. Thanksgiving
Aired 21 November 2012 • 22 min
Sheila tries to win the gang over with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner; Gary decides to spend the holiday waiting in line for a TV that's on sale.
10. Christmas
Aired 5 December 2012 • 22 min
Emily and Nick think Manny and Gary's marriage is in a rut; Sheila and Chris must decide who keeps the engagement ring after their divorce.
11. First Word
Aired 2 January 2013 • 22 min
Nick and Chris argue about who brought Sheila into their life; Gary talks about the origin of his chipped tooth; Sheila and Chris wait for Ernie's first word.
12. Marny's Dad
Aired 9 January 2013 • 22 min
Gary is willing to do anything to earn his father-in-law's respect; Chris goes on a date with Shelia.
13. Me Time
Aired 30 January 2013 • 22 min
Overwhelmed by pressure at work and at home, Marny lies to Gary in hope of securing some time alone; when Chris signs the group up for trivia night, Nick and Sheila's competitive nature causes problems.
14. The Will
Aired 6 February 2013 • 22 min
A near-death experience leaves Marny and Gary worried about their children's future; Chris is jealous of Ernie's new male nanny (Mark Consuelos).
15. Gary's Idea
Aired 13 February 2013 • 22 min
Marny is dismayed when Gary comes up with a business idea; Chris decides to reinvent himself and starts a new hobby.
16. A Rare Breed
Aired 20 February 2013 • 22 min
Gary struggles to keep up with his successful new career and his responsibilities as a dad; a missing toy makes a sound that keeps Emily and Nick up at night; Ernie is held back at his play group.
17. The Divorce Party
Aired 27 February 2013 • 22 min
When Chris and Sheila think about having another baby together, Nick and Emily plan a divorce party to remind Chris about his past with Sheila; Marny's younger sister is hired as Gary's assistant.