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The Best Episodes of Life in Pieces

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The Best Episodes of Life in Pieces

Comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various members. Of...

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  1. Background image for Will Trash Book Spa
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Will Trash Book Spa

    S1:E14

    When Greg and Jen slip away for a couples massage, the afternoon doesn’t turn out to be as relaxing as they expected. Also, Tim, Heather and the kids have a contest to see who can accumulate the least trash, Colleen asks Matt to illustrate a children’s book she is writing, and Jen helps Joan and John with their will.

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    Director:Jason Winer
  2. Background image for The Twelve Shorts of Christmas
    8.3/10(228 votes)

    #2 - The Twelve Shorts of Christmas

    S3:E8

    The holiday spirit is alive, well and wildly different for each member of the Short family.

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  3. Background image for Testosterone Martyr Baked Knife
    8.2/10(241 votes)

    #3 - Testosterone Martyr Baked Knife

    S3:E4

    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.

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  4. Background image for Jungle Push Resort Anniversary
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Jungle Push Resort Anniversary

    S4:E1

    When the Short family arrives at their vacation resort in the Yucatan, their accommodations aren’t quite what they expected. Heather is ridiculously overprotective of Sophia during the family activities. Jen and Greg discover that Matt and Colleen have been duping everyone. John and Joan get separated from their tour group in the jungle.

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  5. Background image for Annulled Roommate Pill Shower
    7.9/10(273 votes)

    #5 - Annulled Roommate Pill Shower

    S2:E1

    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.

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    Director:Jason Winer
  6. Background image for Sleepy Email Brunch Tree
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Sleepy Email Brunch Tree

    S1:E3

    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.

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  8. Background image for Eyebrow Anonymous Trapped Gem
    7.7/10(224 votes)

    #7 - Eyebrow Anonymous Trapped Gem

    S2:E3

    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.

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  9. Background image for Boxing Opinion Spider Beard
    7.7/10(215 votes)

    #8 - Boxing Opinion Spider Beard

    S2:E6

    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.

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  10. Background image for Musical Motel Property Bingo
    7.7/10(207 votes)

    #9 - Musical Motel Property Bingo

    S2:E10

    Heather freaks out when Samantha auditions for the high school musical and the director doesn't give her the part. Also, Matt, Greg and Heather suspect Joan is having an affair, and Tyler and Clementine decide to find a home of their own.

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    Director:Chad Lowe
  11. Background image for Meal Potty Cart Middle
    7.7/10(206 votes)

    #10 - Meal Potty Cart Middle

    S3:E5

    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.

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  12. Background image for #TBT: House Destiny Introduction Retirement
    7.7/10(168 votes)

    #11 - #TBT: House Destiny Introduction Retirement

    S3:E19

    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.

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    Director:Chad Lowe
  13. Background image for Video Piercing Model Hangover
    7.7/10(169 votes)

    #12 - Video Piercing Model Hangover

    S3:E21

    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.

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  14. Background image for Sixteen Spanish Car Leak
    7.7/10(164 votes)

    #13 - Sixteen Spanish Car Leak

    S3:E22

    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.

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    Director:Justin Adler
  15. Background image for Cheap Promotion Flying Birthday
    7.6/10(221 votes)

    #14 - Cheap Promotion Flying Birthday

    S2:E4

    When Colleen teaches Matt her frugal ways, he gets hooked when he realizes how much saving money turns her on. Also, Tim attempts to fire Heather from her receptionist position at his office, John tries to break Sophia's fear of flying by taking her for a quick flight on a small plane, and Jen plans a quiet affair for Lark's first birthday, until the family takes over the celebration.

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  16. Background image for Swim Survivor Zen Talk
    7.6/10(213 votes)

    #15 - Swim Survivor Zen Talk

    S2:E7

    When John decides to try out for "Survivor," Tim gets jealous and attempts to undermine his audition tape. Also, Colleen confesses she can't swim when she and Matt discuss Hawaii as a honeymoon destination; Jen pretends to get hooked on meditation so she can use the time to play cell phone games; and Heather gives Sophia the "sex" talk.

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    Director:Jude Weng
  17. Background image for #TBT:  Y2K Sophia Honeymoon Critter
    7.6/10(229 votes)

    #16 - #TBT: Y2K Sophia Honeymoon Critter

    S2:E9

    The Shorts take a trip down memory lane with a #TBT to Y2K, when John and Joan throw a party to celebrate the turn of the century. Also, #TBT to Heather and Tim's parenting styles before they had Sophia.

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  18. Background image for Settlement Pacifier Attic Unsyncing
    7.6/10(207 votes)

    #17 - Settlement Pacifier Attic Unsyncing

    S3:E1

    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.

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    Director:John Riggi
  19. Background image for Graffiti Cute Jewelry Shots
    7.6/10(166 votes)

    #18 - Graffiti Cute Jewelry Shots

    S3:E15

    When Sophia feels like she is no longer the cutest kid in the Short family, she tries frantically to regain her status. Also, Joan gives Jen a beautiful necklace, forgetting she already gave it to Heather for her Sweet 16, and now she has to get it back; Greg tries to fit in with his new young coworkers but takes things too far; and Colleen and Tim bond when he helps her administer the hormone injections for her IVF treatment.

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  20. Background image for Receptionist Pot Voting Cramp
    7.5/10(224 votes)

    #19 - Receptionist Pot Voting Cramp

    S2:E2

    Greg lies to Jen about voting in the presidential election; Heather starts working with Tim at the office; Tim gives Joan a medical marijuana prescription; Matt takes Colleen to the emergency room.

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  21. Background image for Dirtbike Old Mechanic Earthquake
    7.5/10(203 votes)

    #20 - Dirtbike Old Mechanic Earthquake

    S2:E16

    Greg stirs up an old family feud when he finds money he accused Matt of stealing from him when they were younger. Also, Joan takes offense when Heather writes off her forgetfulness as "old age"; Colleen confronts a mechanic she believes is sexist; and Tim makes the kids go through an impromptu earthquake drill to see if they could figure out how to get home without money or cell service.

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  22. Background image for Treasure Ride Poker Hearing
    7.5/10(194 votes)

    #21 - Treasure Ride Poker Hearing

    S3:E3

    When Heather finds a map to a time capsule she buried with her brothers as kids, they all set out to find it and dig it up. Also, Jen learns she has a low car service rating so she books rides across the city to charm drivers and increase her score; Joan joins her neighbor's poker game in an effort to win an unusual prize; and John finally gets hearing aids but they aren't having the effect he was hoping for.

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  23. Background image for Reading Egg Nurse Neighbor
    7.5/10(194 votes)

    #22 - Reading Egg Nurse Neighbor

    S3:E9

    When Sophia asks Matt and Colleen about having children, an animated sequence featuring the whole family as farm animals reveals that they have been struggling to have a baby. Also, Jen and Greg's new neighbors aren't as nice as they initially seem; Heather interferes with Tim's hiring process at the office; and the whole family surprises Joan at her book reading, to her chagrin.

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  24. Background image for Parents Ancestry Coupon Chaperone
    7.5/10(170 votes)

    #23 - Parents Ancestry Coupon Chaperone

    S3:E14

    Jen and Greg decide to take turns dealing with her annoying parents when they come to visit. Also, when Tim and Heather chaperone Samantha's dance, Heather runs into an old flame; Colleen cashes in the many "love coupons" Matt has given her as gifts over the years; and Sophia digs up disturbing information when she investigates the family lineage.

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  25. Background image for Babe Secret Phone Germs
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Babe Secret Phone Germs

    S1:E5

    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.

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  26. Background image for Window Vanity Dress Grace
    7.4/10(207 votes)

    #25 - Window Vanity Dress Grace

    S2:E8

    When Colleen goes wedding dress shopping with her future in-laws, she must deal with Joan's unfiltered opinions. Also, when Clementine feels she's overstaying her welcome at the Hughes house, she starts being extra nice to Tim who takes it the wrong way; Greg gets frustrated when Jen can't stay awake after a romantic date night; and John and Matt attempt to build a vanity for Sophia after John rips up the directions.

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    Director:Helen Hunt

Best Episodes Summary

"Will Trash Book Spa" is the best rated episode of "Life in Pieces". It scored 8.3/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Jason Winer and written by Kirker Butler, it aired on 1/21/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Twelve Shorts of Christmas".