The Worst Episodes of In-Laws

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   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E19/24/2002

   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

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   Writer:Mark Reisman
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   #2 - Fleetwood Matt

   S1:E29/24/2002

   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

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   Director:Steve Zuckerman

   Writer:Christopher Vane
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   #3 - The Mattress Kings

   S1:E310/1/2002

   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

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   Director:Pamela Fryman

   Writer:Mark Reisman
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   #4 - Love Is the Key

   S1:E410/1/2002

   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

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   Director:Steve Zuckerman

   Writer:Matthew Weiner
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   #5 - Monopoly Report

   S1:E510/8/2002

   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

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   Director:Sheldon Epps

   Writer:Michael Markowitz
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   #6 - Crown Vic

   S1:E610/15/2002

   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

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   Director:Sheldon Epps

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   #7 - Love Thy Neighbor

   S1:E710/22/2002

   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

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   #8 - Games People Play

   S1:E911/12/2002

   After initially beating Vic in a raquetball game, Matt throws the next game at Alex' request.

   Director:Steve Zuckerman

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Steve Zuckerman

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   #9 - Lucky Charms

   S1:E1011/19/2002

   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

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    #10 - Married Christmas

    S1:E1212/3/2002

    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

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    Director:Gail Mancuso

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    #11 - Matt Goes into Labor

    S1:E131/7/2003

    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

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    Director:Steve Zuckerman

    Writer:Christopher Vane
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    #12 - Two Rooms

    S1:E141/14/2003

    Matt, Alex, Victor and Marlene go away for the weekend and unwisely stay in adjoining hotel rooms.

    Director:Michael Zinberg

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Michael Zinberg

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    #13 - If You Can't Stand the Heat

    S1:E1112/3/2002

    Vic and Marlene become suspicious when they learn that Matt's cooking partner is a sexy young woman.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Steve Zuckerman

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    #14 - Halloween: Resurrection

    S1:E810/29/2002

    Matt inadvertently reignites a fierce competition for the best decorated house on the block.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman

    Writer:Michael Markowitz

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    Director:Steve Zuckerman

    Writer:Michael Markowitz