The Worst Episodes of Home Economics

The show takes a look at the heartwarming yet super uncomfortable and sometimes frustrating relationship among three adult siblings: one in the 1%, one middle-class and one barely holding on.

Director: Dean Holland

Writer: Michael Colton, John Aboud

The Hayworth family is invited to the wedding of longtime family friend Spags. When Connor enlists Tom's help to write and re-write a wedding toast, things take an unexpected turn between the brothers. Sarah realizes Denise is upset they never had a real wedding, while Marina meticulously plans her drinking schedule for a night out without the kids.  

Director: Dean Holland

Writer: Michael Colton, John Aboud

Connor invites all the cousins over for an epic sleepover to cheer up his daughter, Gretchen. Meanwhile, Tom is determined to prove he can be a fun uncle too.

Director: Gail Mancuso

Writer: Tucker Cawley

When Tom and Sarah discover that their parents have been spending time at Connor's house and not theirs, jealousy rears its ugly head. But when it looks like there might be more grandparent time for everyone, they learn to be careful what they wish for.

Director: Randall Keenan Winston

Writer: Michael Colton, John Aboud

After upsetting Marina, Tom tries to help out more around the house. While Sarah tries to find temporary employment, she and Denise worry their son will be corrupted after Kelvin decides he wants to learn all about Uncle Connor's business.

Director: Randall Keenan Winston

Writer: Julieanne Smolinski

Marina worries Camila’s lost touch with her Mexican heritage, so she enlists Tom and the rest of the family to help reconnect with her roots. Prompted by Denise, Sarah interviews for a job at Gretchen’s school but receives some unwanted assistance from Connor.

Director: Jude Weng

Writer: Jason Belleville

Connor invites the siblings to a party he’s throwing for his ex-wife, Emily. While he feels the need to prove that he is cool with their divorce, he is not the only one in the competitive spirit. Tom and Marina try to prove to each other that they still have game, while Sarah finds the perfect solution to the fact that she’s a bad gift-giver.

Director: Gail Mancuso

Writer: Jess Pineda

Sofia brings out Tom's adventurous side which ignites Marina's jealous side. Meanwhile, Sarah and Denise learn that Shamiah has been confiding in Connor instead of them, leaving them no choice but to take action.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Damir Konjicija, Dario Konjicija

Tom, Sarah and Connor are determined to prove that they can host a successful Thanksgiving dinner when they switch up their annual holiday tradition to gather at Connor's place. Denise has some sibling drama of her own when her sister joins the Hayworth family celebration.  

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Ashly Perez

Things get a little hot in the kitchen when Tom considers ghostwriting a memoir for a celebrity chef. Connor starts dating a woke friend of Sarah and Denise's who makes a surprising impact on him.

Director: Randall Keenan Winston

Writer: Tucker Cawley

Tom and Connor vie to prove who would make a better sperm donor to Denise. Meanwhile, Sarah tries to prove to Alison that she has what it takes to direct the spring musical by throwing a successful fundraiser at Connor's house.

Director: Gail Mancuso

Writer: Tucker Cawley

Connor invites the Hayworth clan to a San Francisco 49ers game as he tries to close his latest business deal. Tom gets a chance to showcase his football skills, Denise tries to get Sarah to come to terms with Shamiah's new interest in cheerleading.

Director: Dean Holland

Writer: Michael Colton, John Aboud

Tom and Marina must make a difficult choice after they uncover a bombshell revelation about Sofía Salazar; Connor and JoJo's secret relationship is complicated by Denise and Sarah's matchmaking efforts.

Director: Kimmy Gatewood

Writer: Tucker Cawley

While Connor looks to Tom for advice on how to come clean with Denise about a sensitive matter, Marina is surprised to learn that Sarah didn't like her when they first met.

Director: Ryan Case

Writer: Julieanne Smolinski

Sarah very reluctantly asks Tom to help her write the Windmount Academy Musical. Meanwhile, in preparation to get pregnant, Denise starts a workout routine with Marina and Connor.

Director: Giovani Lampassi

Writer: Paola Tapia-Limon

Tom and Sarah crash a poker night that Connor is hosting for some rich and famous friends. Meanwhile, when Camila mentions she thinks there is a ghost in the house, Marina and Denise clash over their very different beliefs.

Director: Dean Holland

Writer: Melissa Hunter

The entire Hayworth family goes to attend the Windmount Academy musical to support Gretchen and Sarah. Meanwhile, in an effort to help calm Tom's nerves as he awaits news about his book, Marina proposes they take the edge off and relax by taking edibles.

Director: Dean Holland

Writer: Jason Belleville

A natural disaster strikes, trapping the family under one roof and without power. As their electronic battery lives are depleted, the Hayworths are left with nothing to do but examine their own lives on the season three finale.

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

The family gathers to try and celebrate their parents’ anniversary without spoiling it — like every other year. However, after everyone learns what Tom’s new novel is about, the celebration may just be the worst one yet.

Director: Rebecca Asher

Writer: Ashly Perez

Trick or treat is not the only question on the Hayworths' minds as they debate the best neighborhood for a spooktacular Halloween. Meanwhile, Connor navigates sharing the holiday with his ex-wife, Emily.

Director: Dean Holland

Writer: Melissa Hunter

Marina convinces Connor to dance with Lupe in a salsa competition to get to know her better. Meanwhile, Sarah and Denise take care of Tom as he recovers from a medical procedure.

Director: Matt Sohn

Writer: Damir Konjicija, Dario Konjicija

Tom finds out that Connor is his new boss, which threatens to ruin Marina's perfectly planned trip to the Happiest Place on Earth - Disneyland Resort in California.

Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

Writer: Michael Colton, John Aboud

With a house full of Hayworths, nothing is off limits for discussion - including Tom and Marina's lives in, and out, of the bedroom. Connor's patience as host is running thin so as a thank you, Sarah and Denise strategize a creative way to show their appreciation.

Director: Betsy Thomas

Writer: Jason Belleville

Tom spirals when Connor dates a woman who broke his heart at summer camp. Then, family game night becomes an all-or-nothing competition between Marina and Denise.

Director: Ryan Case

Writer: Kriss Turner Towner

As Christmas approaches, Tom finally receives his first advance check from the Sofia Salazar book, leaving him and Marina to decide what to do with the money; Sarah receives an extravagant gift from the parents at her new school.

Director: Ryan Case

Writer: Tasha Henderson