NaN/100 votes#1 - 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: N/A
Writer: Mark Reisman
- NaN/100 votes
#2 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#3 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#4 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#5 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#6 - 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: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#7 - 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: N/A
- 4.4/1018 votes
#8 - Halloween: 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
- NaN/100 votes
#9 - 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: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#10 - 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: N/A
- 4.1/1017 votes
#11 - 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: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#12 - 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: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#13 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#14 - 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: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#15 - Mother's Nature
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired Unknown
Patti LuPone plays Matt's outspoken mother, an environmental activist battling Victor over his plans to build on protected wetlands.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Michael Markowitz
The Best Episodes of In-Laws Season 1
Every episode of In-Laws Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of In-Laws Season 1!
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,...
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "In-Laws" season 1. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Mark Reisman, it aired on 9/24/2002. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Fleetwood Matt".