The Best Episodes of Life in Pieces Season 4

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(206 votes)

   #1 - Jungle Push Resort Anniversary

   S4:E14/18/2019

   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.

   Director:Jonathan Judge

   Writer:Justin Adler

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   Director:Jonathan Judge

   Writer:Justin Adler
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   7.4/10(187 votes)

   #2 - Demo Nosebreath Surgery Match

   S4:E24/18/2019

   When Colleen and Matt try to impress a potential birth mother, they have a hard time competing against another rich, swanky couple. Jen’s pregnancy takes a toll on Greg; Heather lets John take credit for her housekeeping while Joan recovers from knee surgery. Tim arranges for Tyler to record a demo at a friend’s studio

   Director:Justin Adler

   Writer:Barbara 'Barbie' Adler

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   Director:Justin Adler

   Writer:Barbara 'Barbie' Adler
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   7.4/10(184 votes)

   #3 - Misery T* Name Pills

   S4:E34/25/2019

   While Joan is bedridden recovering from surgery, she persuades Sophia to spend time with her, which she quickly regrets. Jen and Greg select a name for their new baby only to learn that Matt and Colleen chose the same one. Colleen and Matt invite the family over to get to know Morgan. Heather has a new business idea.

   Director:James Alan Hensz

   Writer:Jason Belleville

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   Director:James Alan Hensz

   Writer:Jason Belleville
4. 

   7.5/10(176 votes)

   #4 - Birth Meddling Jacket Denial

   S4:E45/2/2019

   When Colleen and Matt learn they may not be allowed into the delivery room for the birth of the baby they are planning to adopt, they try to convince Morgan to have the baby at home. Heather is thrilled when Samantha has a falling-out with a friend who was a bad influence. Jen thinks Greg bought her a beautiful present only to discover it wasn’t for her. John encourages Tim to see a cardiologist.

   Director:Natalia Anderson

   Writer:Ilana Wernick

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   Director:Natalia Anderson

   Writer:Ilana Wernick
5. 

   7.9/10(184 votes)

   #5 - 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
6. 

   7.5/10(171 votes)

   #6 - Recovery Discipline Psycho Labor

   S4:E65/23/2019

   After John befriends the janitor at Sophia’s school, Mr. Sissel, John learns that Sophia and her friends believe a childish rumor about him. Also, Heather pushes Tim and Joan to go for walks together while recovering from their health issues; Matt and Colleen try to tame Dougie’s bad habits; and Jen is desperate to not go into labor during Lark’s birthday party.

   Director:Chad Lowe

   Writer:Brad Copeland

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   Director:Chad Lowe

   Writer:Brad Copeland
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   7.6/10(165 votes)

   #7 - Lost Math Art Glam

   S4:E75/30/2019

   Greg scrambles to find Lark when he loses her at the hospital while visiting Jen and the new baby. Also, Heather offers to help Sophia with her math homework but can’t figure out the new teaching method; Matt enrolls his adopted son, Lucas, in a father/son art class; and Colleen organizes a family photo shoot and glams Joan up for the occasion.

   Director:Melissa Kosar

   Writers:David Monahan, Danielle Hoover

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   Director:Melissa Kosar

   Writers:David Monahan, Danielle Hoover
8. 

   7.8/10(169 votes)

   #8 - 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
9. 

   7.4/10(158 votes)

   #9 - Four Short Fairy Tales

   S4:E96/13/2019

   When Tim gets a toupee, the family try their best to hide their horrified reactions; Jen fights for face time with her boss; Joan decides to retire; Greg and Matt build a playhouse for the kids.

   Director:Eric Dean Seaton

   Writer:Joe Cristalli

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   Director:Eric Dean Seaton

   Writer:Joe Cristalli
10. 

    7.3/10(161 votes)

    #10 - Letter Promise Adult Seventy

    S4:E106/20/2019

    When Matt and Colleen treat Jen and Greg to a fancy dinner as a "thank you" for writing a recommendation letter, Jen and Greg are mortified when they realize they never wrote it; Sophia asks Tim and Heather to get her a pig.

    Director:Jay Karas

    Writer:Kyle Mack

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    Director:Jay Karas

    Writer:Kyle Mack
11. 

    7.1/10(156 votes)

    #11 - Clean Pens Grandma Guys

    S4:E116/20/2019

    Jen and Greg hire Edna—the cleaning lady who has worked for John and Joan for years—but Jen is horrified at her strange habits. Matt, Heather and Greg race to find the valuable souvenir pens John brought them when they were kids. Lucas is terrified of Joan. When Tim invites Matt over to watch a sporting event on television, it takes a weird turn.

    Director:Natalia Anderson

    Writer:Max Saltarelli

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    Director:Natalia Anderson

    Writer:Max Saltarelli
12. 

    6.8/10(180 votes)

    #12 - Cabana Hero Action Son

    S4:E126/27/2019

    When Matt helps Grandpa Mort efficiently book a family trip to the Bahamas, the family is super impressed, so Greg reserves a cabana at the pool to outdo Matt. Tim saves the life of a fellow hotel guest. Matt and Colleen take an excursion to a private island. John learns some astonishing news about his father.

    Director:Justin Adler

    Writer:Justin Adler

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    Director:Justin Adler

    Writer:Justin Adler
13. 

    7.4/10(187 votes)

    #13 - Reverse Burden District Germany

    S4:E136/27/2019

    When Tim and Heather realize that being grandparents is very far off in the future, they decide to have another baby. Joan gets frustrated when she keeps getting tasked with watching the grandkids. Jen and Greg decide to look for a new house. Matt gets a job offer in Germany, which is problematic for Colleen and Lucas.

    Director:Alex Reid

    Writer:Barbara 'Barbie' Adler

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    Director:Alex Reid

    Writer:Barbara 'Barbie' Adler