The Best Episodes of Life in Pieces

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#1 - The Twelve Shorts of Christmas
S3:E812/21/2017
The holiday spirit is alive, well and wildly different for each member of the Short family.
Director:Jeffrey Walker
Writer:Joe Cristalli
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Director:Jeffrey Walker
Writer:Joe Cristalli
8.2/10(329 votes)
#2 - Godparent Turkey Corn Farts
S1:E811/19/2015
Joan invites their recently widowed neighbor, Gary Timpkins, to Thanksgiving dinner, during which everyone has a bad reaction to Colleen’s cauliflower dish. Also, Tim and Sophia try to find a last-minute replacement for Heather’s spoiled turkey, Jen and Greg debate who to name as Lark’s godparent and John takes Samantha to the Harvest Festival, where she sneaks into the corn maze with her boyfriend, Aiden.
Director:Chad Lowe
Writer:Maggie Mull
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Director:Chad Lowe
Writer:Maggie Mull
8.2/10(272 votes)
#3 - Crytunes Divorce Tablet Ring
S1:E223/31/2016
The first season concludes with John and Joan revealing a shocking secret they've kept from their kids for 35 years. Also, Greg quits his job after creating a public funding campaign for his own invention. Heather and Tim try to make up for missing Samantha's Student of the Month Ceremony at school, and Matt's plan to make a big announcement at his and Colleen's book party keeps getting delayed.
Director:Chad Lowe
Writer:Justin Adler
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Director:Chad Lowe
Writer:Justin Adler
8.2/10(254 votes)
#4 - Testosterone Martyr Baked Knife
S3:E411/23/2017
When Heather, Clementine and Jen offer to save Joan from the stress of preparing the Thanksgiving meal, the free time leaves Joan every more frazzled. Also, Greg has a boost of self-confidence after learning he has high levels of testosterone.
Director:Jaffar Mahmood
Writer:Lesley Wake Webster
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Director:Jaffar Mahmood
Writer:Lesley Wake Webster
8.0/10(344 votes)
#5 - Babe Secret Phone Germs
S1:E510/19/2015
Tim and Heather unintentionally make things incredibly awkward for Tyler when he brings his gorgeous new girlfriend, Clementine, to meet the family. Also, Matt and Colleen are caught canoodling at the office by their obnoxious co-worker, Will, Jen and Greg vow not to become germaphobes, and John buys Sophia a cell phone behind her parents' backs.
Director:Claire Scanlon
Writer:Rolin Jones
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Director:Claire Scanlon
Writer:Rolin Jones
8.0/10(282 votes)
#6 - Annulled Roommate Pill Shower
S2:E110/27/2016
In the second season opener, Heather and Tim ask Clementine's parents to convince Clementine and Tyler to get a marriage annulment; Matt moves in with Colleen, much to the dismay of her roommate; John takes the wrong dose of his daily pill, which leads to complications.
Director:Jason Winer
Writer:Justin Adler
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Director:Jason Winer
Writer:Justin Adler

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8.0/10(253 votes)
#7 - Sexting Mall Lemonade Heartbreak
S1:E182/25/2016
After realizing that Sophia is growing up faster than he’d like, John buys himself a pet, but it doesn’t get along well with Joan. Also, Heather accidentally sends Tyler a sexy text message, Jen and Greg try to help Samantha win her boyfriend back and Heather and Jen console Colleen and Matt over their break-up.
Director:Rebecca Asher
Writer:Maggie Mull
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Director:Rebecca Asher
Writer:Maggie Mull
7.9/10(283 votes)
#8 - Hospital Boudoir Time-Out Namaste
S1:E911/26/2015
When Jen cuts her finger and Greg takes her to the hospital, they finally have the first quality alone time they’ve had in months. Also, John takes Samantha and Sophia to a restaurant where everything is named after feelings, Heather gives Tim a sexy anniversary gift, and Sophia is punished after Heather hears her swearing.
Director:Fred Goss
Writer:Alec Sulkin
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Director:Fred Goss
Writer:Alec Sulkin
7.9/10(191 votes)
#9 - Sonogram Frog Rub Family
S4:E55/9/2019
After Tim has a heart attack, he becomes super clingy and annoys the entire family. Also, Greg and Jen make a pact to keep their baby's gender a secret; Sophia's new pet frog turns out to be a dangerous species; and Matt and Colleen receive news about their impending adoption.
Director:Linda Mendoza
Writer:Jordan Young
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Director:Linda Mendoza
Writer:Jordan Young
7.8/10(358 votes)
#10 - Sleepy Email Brunch Tree
S1:E310/5/2015
When Matt invites Colleen to brunch with the family, he coaches her through the difficult task of connecting with them. Also, John, Matt and Greg try to prove their masculinity by cutting down a tree in Greg's backyard, Tim has an adverse reaction to espresso, and a sleep-deprived Greg has a run-in with the cops.
Director:Jeremy Garelick
Writer:Brad Copeland
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Director:Jeremy Garelick
Writer:Brad Copeland
7.8/10(311 votes)
#11 - Nanny Tent Earrings Cheeto
S1:E711/12/2015
When Jen and Greg interview potential nannies for Lark, they find it difficult to find one they trust. Also, Tim, Matt and Greg go camping, Heather suspects Matt bought Colleen earrings with money she loaned him, and John makes a wooden puppet for Lark that the family has more fun playing with than she does.
Director:Jason Winer
Writer:Elizabeth Tippet
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Director:Jason Winer
Writer:Elizabeth Tippet
7.8/10(277 votes)
#12 - Burn Vasectomy Milkshake Pong
S1:E1012/10/2015
Greg is still bitter over an accident that sidelined a competitive game of ping-pong he and Matt had started years ago, so they decide to finally settle the score. Also, Heather questions herself after urging Tim to get a vasectomy, Jen is stressed about returning to work, and Joan learns her credit card has been stolen after strange packages start arriving.
Director:Jason Winer
Writer:Greg Malins
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Director:Jason Winer
Writer:Greg Malins
7.8/10(233 votes)
#13 - Eyebrow Anonymous Trapped Gem
S2:E311/10/2016
When Tim accidentally shaves off a huge chunk of eyebrow before an important photoshoot, he hopes Jen and Colleen's grooming expertise can fix it. Also, when Gigi passes away, Greg makes an anonymous donation with the money she left him, but later realizes he wants to be recognized for it; John learns firsthand what Gigi's life was like at the nursing home; and Joan honors her mother's memory with unusual jewelry.
Director:Chad Lowe
Writer:Barbie Adler
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Director:Chad Lowe
Writer:Barbie Adler
7.8/10(178 votes)
#14 - Video Piercing Model Hangover
S3:E215/17/2018
Jen and Greg find out a surprising piece of news. Also, Sophia wants to get a second piercing in her ear, to the dismay of Heather and Tim; Colleen and Matt send out a video thank you message for their wedding gifts that irritates the family; and John takes a modeling job but is horrified when he finds out his image is used alongside a product for the elderly.
Director:James Alan Hensz
Writer:Kyle Mack
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Director:James Alan Hensz
Writer:Kyle Mack
7.8/10(176 votes)
#15 - X Box Glimpse Spotlight
S4:E86/6/2019
Heather and Tim try not to freak out when they get an emergency text from Samantha to pick her up in the middle of the night; Tim endures an embarrassing public situation; John accidentally walks in on Jen while she's breastfeeding the baby.
Director:Natalia Anderson
Writer:Nadiya Chettiar
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Director:Natalia Anderson
Writer:Nadiya Chettiar
7.7/10(261 votes)
#16 - Hair Recital Rainbow Mom
S1:E172/18/2016
When John starts feeling old, he attempts to make himself look younger, much to the dismay of his family. Also, Heather worries that Sophia’s piano recital will be a disaster; Jen, Greg and Lark go to an over-the-top birthday party full of overachieving parents who make them panic about getting Lark into a good preschool; and Matt meets Colleen’s mother, Mia, for the first time.
Director:Ken Whittingham
Writer:Elizabeth Tippet
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Director:Ken Whittingham
Writer:Elizabeth Tippet
7.7/10(253 votes)
#17 - Tattoo Valentine Guitar Pregnant
S1:E162/11/2016
When Tyler and Clementine go to a guitar store, Tyler gets uncomfortable when the attractive salesman, Ian, repeatedly hits on her. Also, Tim’s tattoo artist, Lois makes a spelling error on a tattoo he got as a Valentine’s Day surprise for Heather, Matt’s plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Colleen doesn’t go as well as he hoped, and Greg and Jen discuss whether they should have another baby
Director:Jason Winer
Writer:Alec Sulkin
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Director:Jason Winer
Writer:Alec Sulkin
7.7/10(250 votes)
#18 - Cinderella Fantasy Prom Dougie
S1:E213/31/2016
Tim thinks wearing a Cinderella dress during March Madness is good luck, so he refuses to take it off in hopes his alma mater will win. Also, Greg fantasizes about what to write in a birthday card for his boss, Tyler goes to prom and must withstand unsolicited advice from his parents and grandparents, and Jen sets Matt up on a blind date with her coworker, Dougie.
Director:Phil Traill
Writer:Joe Cristalli
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Director:Phil Traill
Writer:Joe Cristalli
7.7/10(243 votes)
#19 - Prank Assistant Gum Puppy
S1:E203/10/2016
Greg feels threatened by Jen's handsome assistant; Tim and Heather plan a prank.
Director:Chad Lowe
Writer:Barbie Adler
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Director:Chad Lowe
Writer:Barbie Adler
7.7/10(223 votes)
#20 - Boxing Opinion Spider Beard
S2:E612/1/2016
John's plan to encourage Samantha to skip her ballet class and take up boxing with his trainer, Troy, behind her mother Heather's back has unexpected consequences. Also, Jen tries to discreetly seek a second opinion when Tim tells her she needs tonsil surgery; Joan constantly scares Matt by hiding spiders around him; and Greg grows a wiry beard that irritates Jen.
Director:Jason Winer
Writer:Lesley Wake Webster
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Director:Jason Winer
Writer:Lesley Wake Webster
7.7/10(218 votes)
#21 - Settlement Pacifier Attic Unsyncing
S3:E111/2/2017
When the entire Hughes family moves into John and Joan's home after their kitchen is destroyed, their presence creates chaos for Joan. Also, Matt and Colleen are set to receive a huge monetary settlementfrom Colleen's fall off the motel balcony on their wedding night; John tries to get Sophia back on track when she starts misbehaving; Tyler and Clementine make a surprise announcement to the family; and Jen and Greg attempt to persuade Lark to get rid of her pacifier.
Director:John Riggi
Writer:Justin Adler
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Director:John Riggi
Writer:Justin Adler
7.7/10(212 votes)
#22 - Meal Potty Cart Middle
S3:E511/30/2017
When Tim and Heather go to an expensive dinner to celebrate their anniversary, they are determined to finish every bite of their pricey 20-course meal. Also, Jen and Greg try to quickly potty-train Lark before her first day of preschool; Tyler gets jealous of the attention Clementine is getting at work; and Matt and Samantha team up for a “Middle Child Day” and go to a trapeze school.
Director:Jonathan Judge
Writer:Jordan Young
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Director:Jonathan Judge
Writer:Jordan Young
7.7/10(176 votes)
#23 - #TBT: House Destiny Introduction Retirement
S3:E194/26/2018
The Short family's quirky history is revealed with stories of when Tim met Heather's family for the first time; when Jen and Greg bought their dream home; when Matt got sidetracked after he saw Colleen while waiting for a blind date; and John's last flight before retiring.
Director:Chad Lowe
Writer:Sarah Tapscott
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Director:Chad Lowe
Writer:Sarah Tapscott
7.7/10(173 votes)
#24 - Sixteen Spanish Car Leak
S3:E225/17/2018
Tim and Heather plan a surprise birthday party for Samantha, but the night takes an unexpected turn when she doesn't come home alone. Also, Matt and Colleen learn their surrogate can no longer carry their baby; John and Joan decide to learn Spanish for their next adventure; and Jen and Greg have to find a way to keep their secret from the family.
Director:Justin Adler
Writer:Justin Adler
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Director:Justin Adler
Writer:Justin Adler
7.6/10(298 votes)
#25 - Ponzi Sex Paris Bounce
S1:E611/5/2015
When Matt and Colleen catch Chad trying to kidnap her beloved pup, Princess, Chad uses the opportunity to pitch them his new business venture. Also, Jen and Greg try to be intimate for the first time since having a baby, Heather “breaks up” with her longtime hairstylist, Lynette, and Tim ruins Samantha’s birthday party.
Director:Jason Winer
Writer:Lesley Wake Webster
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Director:Jason Winer
Writer:Lesley Wake Webster