All Episodes of In-Laws
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In-Laws is an American situation comedy that aired on NBC from September 2002 until January 2003. Newlyweds Matt and Alex move in with her parents, Victor and Marlene, to save money so Matt can attend
Season 1
4.0/1018 votesHalloween: Resurrection
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/29/2002
Matt inadvertently reignites a fierce competition for the best decorated house on the block.
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Michael Markowitz
- 3.8/1017 votes
If You Can't Stand the Heat
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/3/2002
Vic and Marlene become suspicious when they learn that Matt's cooking partner is a sexy young woman.
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Unknown
- N/A/100 votes
Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2002
Financially strapped newlyweds Matt and Alex Landis move into the suburban home of the bride's well-off parents, Victor and Marlene Pellet. From the get-go, there's tension between the affable Matt, a would-be chef, and his inflexible father-in-law. Victor's immediate annoyance with Matt over petty matters prompts him to gruffly call for ""private convo times,"" shorthand for one-on-one conversations with his son-in-law, which are intended to intimidate the young man. That they do, until Matt decides to have his own private showdown with his new relation at a fancy restaurant.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Mark Reisman
- N/A/100 votes
Fleetwood Matt
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2002
Matt's smashup of Victor's vintage Cadillac is but a prelude to other revelations of covered-up accidents that befell the prized vehicle.
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Christopher Vane
- N/A/100 votes
The Mattress Kings
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2002
After their squeaky mattress puts their sex-life on display, Matt and Alex want a new bed and are talked into going to the ""Mattress King"" by Victor—which leads to a male struggle for dominance as both of the men in Alex' life try to prove their superiority through a mattress purchase. Meanwhile, Marlene befriends a co-worker, a condescending former classmate of Alex who ridiculed her throughout school.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Mark Reisman
- N/A/100 votes
Love Is the Key
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2002
From TV Guide: The romantic dinner that Matt and Alex hope to share balloons into a big bash thanks to Victor, who invites himself, Marlene---and a band.
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Matthew Weiner
- N/A/100 votes
Monopoly Report
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/2002
A family Monopoly game is dicey for Matt, who's vexed by the Pellets' quirky rules, inside jokes, and freewheeling currency exchanges.
Director: Sheldon Epps
Writer: Michael Markowitz
- N/A/100 votes
Crown Vic
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/2002
Matt and Alex meet a new young couple, and Victor hopes to inherit the position of head of his civic organization.
Director: Sheldon Epps
Writer: Unknown
- N/A/100 votes
Love Thy Neighbor
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/2002
A neighbor's home sale sparks a family feud: Marlene's made a deal, but Victor blows it—because he hates the buyer's pet bird.
Director: Sheldon Epps
Writer: Unknown
- N/A/100 votes
Games People Play
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/12/2002
After initially beating Vic in a raquetball game, Matt throws the next game at Alex' request.
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Unknown
- N/A/100 votes
Lucky Charms
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/19/2002
A day at the races bonds Victor and Matt, whose ""jinx-in-law"" has a streak of beginner's luck that summons the duo back to the track.
Director: Sheldon Epps
Writer: Unknown
- N/A/100 votes
Married Christmas
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/3/2002
Marlene's dad comes to visit for the holiday—and suddenly Matt is not the only one in the house with an abusive father-in-law.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Unknown
- N/A/100 votes
Matt Goes into Labor
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/7/2003
Showdown time: Matt meets Alex's former beau, an accomplished Adonis who has his own tales to tell about Victor.
Director: Steve Zuckerman
Writer: Christopher Vane
- N/A/100 votes
Two Rooms
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/14/2003
Matt, Alex, Victor and Marlene go away for the weekend and unwisely stay in adjoining hotel rooms.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Unknown