About this season
A recently divorced couple shares custody of their two children while starting new relationships.
Episodes (20)
1. Gary's Ex Got Engaged
Aired 24 September 2008
Gary must deal with the news that his ex-wife is engaged to another man all while trying to balance single fatherhood and a new relationship of his own.
2. Gary Gets Boundaries
Aired 1 October 2008
Gary and Allison decide they need to make some new boundaries and distance themselves from each other after he undressing in front of her.
3. Gary Marries Off His Ex
Aired 8 October 2008
Gary realizes that if he can stop paying spousal support, he can buy Tom lots of toys. He sets about trying to encourage Dr. Krandall to set a date.
4. Gary Gets His Stuff Back
Aired 15 October 2008
Gary makes a threat to show Allison's racy photographs he received from her on their first anniversary to everyone, when she refuses to give back his pool table he bought for her as a gift.
5. Gary Breaks Up His Ex-Wife and Girlfriend
Aired 22 October 2008
Gary is afraid that Vanessa and Allison's blooming friendship will mean doom for his relationship with Vanessa once Allison sets up a gloomy impression of him. Gary wishes all the former women in his life will make friendships elsewhere.
6. Gary Meets the Gang
Aired 5 November 2008
Gary and Allison have hit that point where their relationship moves ahead, by meet each others friends. But neither felt like they had made a great impression.
7. Gary and Allison's Restaurant
Aired 12 November 2008
Gary ends up in Vanessa's doghouse after finally taking her on a real date, but brings her to a restaurant that he used to frequent with Allison.
8. Gary and Allison Brooks
Aired 19 November 2008
Gary pretends he is still married while attending the vow-renewal of a friend, as a favor to Allison. But the plan backfires when Gary finds himself attracted to one of the guests.
9. Gary Gives Thanks
Aired 26 November 2008
It is the first Thanksgiving as a divorced couple, and Gary finds himself competing for dinner guests with Allison.
10. Gary Goes First
Aired 10 December 2008
When Gary discovers that Allison is going to take the kids to their first concert, a not-so-friendly competition kicks off. Gary tries to out-do Allison by exposing the kids to other first experiences, such as Tommy's first shave and buying Louise her first bra.
11. Gary Toughens Up Tom
Aired 17 December 2008
Gary begins to feel threatened by Tom's relationship with Dr. Krandall, leading him to change the relationship he has with his son.
12. Gary Dates Louise's Teacher
7.0Aired 14 January 2009
To prove that men are not only interested in only beautiful women, Gary dates Louise's favorite, but plain school teacher.
13. Gary Moves Back In
Aired 21 January 2009
While his home is under repair, Gary moves back in with Allison.
14. Gary and Dennis' Sister
Aired 11 February 2009
Gary freaks out after learning that Dennis has made plans for his marriage to his younger sister, after they begin dating.
15. Gary's Ex-Brother-in-Law
Aired 18 February 2009
Gary reluctantly takes financial advice from Allison's brother, after receiving an notice from the IRS about an audit.
16. Gary Uses His Veto
Aired 11 March 2009
When Gary vetoes Louise from taking Chinese, Allison uses her veto to put a stop to Louise taking golf lessons.
17. Gary Hooks Up Allison
Aired 18 March 2009
When Allison breaks up with Krandall, she begins showing up at Gary's house, forcing Gary to find her someone new.
18. Gary and the Trophy
Aired 8 April 2009
After a bowling teammate quits before the championships, Gary rushes to find a replacement.
19. Gary and His Half Brother
Aired 6 May 2009
Gary's half-brother has returned from the war and needs a place to stay. The full house finds Gary spinning out of control as he finds himself playing parent to both his children and a sibling.
20. Gary Fixes Allison's Garbage Disposal
Aired 20 May 2009
Gary sets out to repair Allison's garbage disposal but find themselves inside her bedroom fixing their lust for sex.