8.0/10267 votes#1 - Annulled Roommate Pill Shower
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/27/2016
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
7.5/10218 votes#2 - Receptionist Pot Voting Cramp
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/2016
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.
Director: Alisa Statman
Writer: Brad Copeland
7.8/10219 votes#3 - Eyebrow Anonymous Trapped Gem
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/10/2016
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
7.7/10216 votes#4 - Cheap Promotion Flying Birthday
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2016
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.
Director: Alex Reid
Writer: Dave Jeser, Matthew Silverstein
7.3/10206 votes#5 - Steps Dinner Professor Lesbian
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/24/2016
When Joan's creative writing teacher, Professor Sinclair Wilde, praises her work, John assumes it is because he has a crush on her. Also, Tyler and Clementine invite Matt and Colleen over for an awkward dinner party; Jen tries to hide it from Greg when Lark takes her first steps while he's away on a business trip; and Colleen, Heather and Jen take Dougie out for ladies night when she realizes she might be gay.
Director: John Riggi
Writer: Maggie Mull
7.7/10209 votes#6 - Boxing Opinion Spider Beard
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/1/2016
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
7.6/10208 votes#7 - Swim Survivor Zen Talk
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/8/2016
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.
Director: Jude Weng
Writer: Joe Cristalli
7.4/10202 votes#8 - Window Vanity Dress Grace
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/15/2016
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.
Director: Helen Hunt
Writer: Greg Malins
7.6/10224 votes#9 - #TBT: Y2K Sophia Honeymoon Critter
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/5/2017
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.
Director: Jason Winer
Writer: Marcos Luevanos
7.6/10203 votes#10 - Musical Motel Property Bingo
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/12/2017
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.
Director: Chad Lowe
Writer: Justin Adler
7.0/10201 votes#11 - Tailgate Spiral Souvenir Seating
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/19/2017
When Colleen and Matt host the family tailgate party at the L.A. Rams game, they invite former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner to spice up their so far dismal event. Also, Tim's in danger of missing the game when Sophia makes him take her to the restroom.
Director: James Alan Hensz
Writer: Elizabeth Tippet
7.4/10194 votes#12 - Best Waxing Grocery Rental
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/2/2017
When Greg insists on being Matt's best man at his wedding, Matt is forced to reveal his secret about their plans. Also, Colleen refers Jen to her aggressive bikini waxer in order to get a referral discount; Joan tries to prove to Heather that Sophia is ready for a little independence; and Clementine gets a job at a car rental office, leaving Tyler home alone all day.
Director: James Alan Hensz
Writer: Lesley Wake Webster
7.2/10199 votes#13 - Chef Rescue Negotiator Necklace
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/9/2017
When Greg and Jen hire Allie, a private chef, to cook for them on Valentine's Day, the evening isn't as romantic as they had hoped. Also, Matt and Colleen try to adopt a dog from Ruth, a judgmental animal advocate; John and Joan attempt to buy a classic car from dealership owner Gavin; and Sophia gets a necklace from a boy for Valentine's Day, to the chagrin of Heather and Tim.
Director: Alisa Statman
Writer: Barbie Adler
7.3/10204 votes#14 - Facebook Fish Planner Backstage
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/16/2017
When Tim gets two tickets to the GRAMMY Awards from his rock star patient, Charlie Puth, he brings Samantha to the show to impress her. Also, Matt and Colleen realize how out of control planning a wedding can get when they meet with their offbeat wedding planner, Ned Gawler; John and Joan join Facebook so they can stay connected to the kids; and Heather manically tries to save Sophia's beloved goldfish from dying.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: Brad Copeland
7.1/10203 votes#15 - Awkward Bra Automated Ordained
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/23/2017
Dinner gets awkward for Jen and Matt when they find themselves alone without Greg and Colleen. Also, Lark accidentally locks out Greg and Jen from the house, prompting Greg to install a complicated home automation system; Heather and Tim try to sneak wine into an ice skating show to get out of paying at the venue; and John and Joan agree to an impromptu wedding after Colleen mentions that she's an ordained minister.
Director: Rebecca Asher
Writer: Dave Jeser, Matthew Silverstein
7.5/10197 votes#16 - Dirtbike Old Mechanic Earthquake
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 3/9/2017
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.
Director: Jonathan Judge
Writer: Greg Malins
7.1/10199 votes#17 - Sleepover Dream Light Haze
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/30/2017
Matt and Colleen experience crazy sleepwalking adventures after taking a sleep aid; Jen tells Greg she had a sex dream about a family member; Tim wants to help Sophia get through a slumber party; John installs a motion-sensor light in the yard.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Elizabeth Tippet
7.0/10188 votes#18 - Favorite Vision Miguel Matchmaker
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/6/2017
Greg becomes frazzled when Lark rebuffs him and only wants to be held by Jen. Also, Heather refuses to get the reading glasses she desperately needs; Colleen introduces Matt to her eccentric father so he can get his blessing for their upcoming nuptials; and when Cousin Mikey goes through a tough breakup, Joan tries to set him up on a date.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Marcos Luevanos
7.1/10186 votes#19 - Babysit Argument Invention Butterfly
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/13/2017
Matt and Colleen have a disastrous time babysitting Lark while Jen is at work. Also, Sophia is far from pleased when John buys her a butterfly kit for her birthday; Tim and Heather rehash an old fight from the early days of their relationship; and Greg gives Samantha questionable advice about being an entrepreneur for her school project.
Director: Eric Dean Seaton
Writer: Maggie Mull
7.2/10186 votes#20 - Ear Scorn Registry Manuscript
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/27/2017
When Colleen goes to Tim for help with an embarrassing ailment, she begs him not to tell the family. Also, Dougie enlists Joan to help her buy a gift for Matt and Colleen's wedding. Heather gets jealous when her friends want to include Jen in their group.
Director: Alisa Statman
Writer: Joe Cristalli
7.2/10195 votes#21 - Late Smuggling Dreambaby Voucher
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/4/2017
When Greg and Jen take Lark on her first airplane trip, their parental skills are upstaged by another couple travelling with their baby. Also, Joan and John attempt to smuggle their dog, Tank, onto the plane; Matt and Colleen miss their flights when they accept travel vouchers for airline credits; and Heather and Tim run into countless obstacles when trying to get to the airport on time.
Director: Angela Barnes
Writer: Brad Copeland
7.4/10222 votes#22 - Poison Fire Teats Universe
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/11/2017
In the season finale, when Colleen and Matt miss all the flights to Mexico for their wedding, they question if they will ever get married. Also, Greg and Jen get into trouble when they share a cookie with a fellow plane passenger who has a severe allergic reaction to it, Joan and John rush their dog to the vet after he swallows Matt's wedding ring, and the Hughes family moves into Tyler and Clementine's tiny house when a fire breaksout in their kitchen.
Director: Jude Weng
Writer: Barbie Adler
The Best Episodes of Life in Pieces Season 2
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Comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various members. Of...
Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Annulled Roommate Pill Shower" is the best rated episode of "Life in Pieces" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 267 votes. Directed by Jason Winer and written by Justin Adler, it aired on 10/27/2016. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Receptionist Pot Voting Cramp".