Life in Pieces

The Best Episodes of Life in Pieces Season 1

Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS

Every episode of Life in Pieces Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Life in Pieces Season 1!

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. 8.2/10(308 votes)

    #1 - Godparent Turkey Corn Farts

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    S1:E8

    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.

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    Director:Chad Lowe
  2. 8.1/10(255 votes)

    #2 - Crytunes Divorce Tablet Ring

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    S1:E22

    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.

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    Director:Chad Lowe
  3. 8.0/10(325 votes)

    #3 - Babe Secret Phone Germs

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    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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  4. 7.9/10(291 votes)

    #4 - Nanny Tent Earrings Cheeto

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  5. 7.9/10(265 votes)

    #5 - Hospital Boudoir Time-Out Namaste

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    S1:E9

    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.

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    Director:Fred Goss
  6. 7.9/10(236 votes)

    #6 - Sexting Mall Lemonade Heartbreak

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    S1:E18

    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.

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    Director:Rebecca Asher
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  8. 7.8/10(328 votes)

    #7 - Sleepy Email Brunch Tree

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    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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  9. 7.8/10(260 votes)

    #8 - Burn Vasectomy Milkshake Pong

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    S1:E10

    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.

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    Director:Jason Winer
  10. 7.7/10(236 votes)

    #9 - Tattoo Valentine Guitar Pregnant

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    S1:E16

    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

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    Director:Jason Winer
  11. 7.7/10(245 votes)

    #10 - Hair Recital Rainbow Mom

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    S1:E17

    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.

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  12. 7.7/10(228 votes)

    #11 - Prank Assistant Gum Puppy

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    S1:E20

    Greg feels threatened by Jen's handsome assistant; Tim and Heather plan a prank.

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  13. 7.7/10(237 votes)

    #12 - Cinderella Fantasy Prom Dougie

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    S1:E21

    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.

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    Director:Phil Traill
  14. 7.6/10(281 votes)

    #13 - Ponzi Sex Paris Bounce

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    S1:E6

    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.

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  15. 7.5/10(300 votes)

    #14 - Prison Baby Golf Picking

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    S1:E4

    The siblings congratulate Greg after word spreads that he stood up to Joan for passive-aggressively questioning Jen’s parenting skills. Also, Chad insists on having one last meal with Colleen’s grandmother before heading off to jail, Matt and Greg discourage Tim from beating John at a round of golf and Sophia gets a peanut stuck up her nose.

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    Director:Jason Winer
  16. 7.5/10(252 votes)

    #15 - College Stealing Santa Caroling

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    S1:E11

    Colleen joins John and his Air Force buddies for his annual tradition of dirty Christmas caroling. Also, Joan tries to hijack Lark’s first Christmas from Jen and Greg, Samantha sneaks out with her friends and is caught when a photo of her and a mall Santa is posted online, and Tyler announces his plans for college,

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  17. 7.5/10(249 votes)

    #16 - Bite Flight Wing-Man Bonnie

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    S1:E12

    Heather and Tim finally find another couple they actually like to socialize with, but Sophia and their son don’t hit it off. Also, Greg insists he and Jen take separate flights in case something happens to the plane, Matt and John take Gary out to meet women, and Matt’s ex-wife, Bonnie, surprises him with a visit

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    Director:Helen Hunt
  18. 7.5/10(238 votes)

    #17 - Party Lobster Gym Sale

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    S1:E13

    Greg joins Colleen's gym and goes overboard gearing up to work out. Also, Heather and Jen host a secret garage sale that directly competes with one Joan is having, Tyler and Samantha throw a party while Heather and Tim are away for the weekend, and the family has second thoughts about eating lobster for dinner.

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  19. 7.5/10(249 votes)

    #18 - Will Trash Book Spa

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    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
  20. 7.5/10(236 votes)

    #19 - Soccer Gigi TV Mikey

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    S1:E15

    When Joan's freewheeling nephew, Mikey, comes for a visit, the family members are on edge since nobody really likes him. Also, Tyler brings Clementine, to visit his great-grandmother, Greg and Jen find a solution to their sleeping woes, and Matt takes over for Tim as Sophia's soccer coach.

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  21. 7.4/10(375 votes)

    #20 - Interruptus Date Breast Movin'

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    S1:E2

    After Matt walks in on Joan and John being intimate, Joan attempts to lead a group therapy session. Also, Jen hires a breast-feeding consultant couple, Matt and Colleen have the most enjoyable bad date ever, and Heather and Tim move to a new home with the help of a moving company that employs ex-cons.

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    Director:Jason Winer
  22. 7.3/10(491 votes)

    #21 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    As the Short family's lives unfold in four brief stories each week, they try to savor the moments that add up to what life’s all about.

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    Director:Jason Winer
  23. 7.3/10(228 votes)

    #22 - Pestilence War Famine Death

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    S1:E19

    John and Joan disagree with their neighbors, Jerry and Pam, about who gets to use the hot tub when new property lines are drawn. Also, Greg and Jen invite their exterminator and his wife over for dinner, Matt and Colleen make an effort to be friends, and Tim is terrified to perform minor surgery on John.

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    Director:Phil Traill

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Godparent Turkey Corn Farts" is the best rated episode of "Life in Pieces" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 308 votes. Directed by Chad Lowe and written by Maggie Mull, it aired on 11/19/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Crytunes Divorce Tablet Ring".