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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Life in Pieces Season 3 Episode 16 - Pageant Bike Animals Jerky
    6.7/10(219 votes)

    #1 - Pageant Bike Animals Jerky

    S3:E16

    When Heather tells Sophia she has to get rid of her stuffed animals, Sophia stages a musical with them to see if she can change her mother's mind. Also, Colleen babysits Lark, and Jen comes home to find her dolled up in Colleen's old pageant dress; Joan's bike is stolen from the driveway so she enlists Matt, Greg and Tim to join her in tracking it down; and Tyler and Clementine get John's help to sell their homemade beef jerky at the farmer's market.

    Director:Jonathan Judge
    Writers:Matthew Silverstein, Dave Jeser

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  2. Life in Pieces Season 4 Episode 12 - Cabana Hero Action Son
    6.8/10(180 votes)

    #2 - Cabana Hero Action Son

    S4:E12

    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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  3. Life in Pieces Season 2 Episode 11 - Tailgate Spiral Souvenir Seating
    7.0/10(208 votes)

    #3 - Tailgate Spiral Souvenir Seating

    S2:E11

    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

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  4. Life in Pieces Season 2 Episode 18 - Favorite Vision Miguel Matchmaker
    7.0/10(194 votes)

    #4 - Favorite Vision Miguel Matchmaker

    S2:E18

    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

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  5. Life in Pieces Season 2 Episode 19 - Babysit Argument Invention Butterfly
    7.1/10(192 votes)

    #5 - Babysit Argument Invention Butterfly

    S2:E19

    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

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  6. Life in Pieces Season 4 Episode 11 - Clean Pens Grandma Guys
    7.1/10(156 votes)

    #6 - Clean Pens Grandma Guys

    S4:E11

    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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  7. Life in Pieces Season 2 Episode 13 - Chef Rescue Negotiator Necklace
    7.2/10(207 votes)

    #7 - Chef Rescue Negotiator Necklace

    S2:E13

    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:Barbara 'Barbie' Adler

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  8. Life in Pieces Season 2 Episode 15 - Awkward Bra Automated Ordained
    7.2/10(210 votes)

    #8 - Awkward Bra Automated Ordained

    S2:E15

    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
    Writers:Matthew Silverstein, Dave Jeser

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  9. Life in Pieces Season 2 Episode 17 - Sleepover Dream Light Haze
    7.2/10(206 votes)

    #9 - Sleepover Dream Light Haze

    S2:E17

    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

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  10. Life in Pieces Season 2 Episode 20 - Ear Scorn Registry Manuscript
    7.2/10(190 votes)

    #10 - Ear Scorn Registry Manuscript

    S2:E20

    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

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  11. Life in Pieces Season 2 Episode 21 - Late Smuggling Dreambaby Voucher
    7.2/10(199 votes)

    #11 - Late Smuggling Dreambaby Voucher

    S2:E21

    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

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  12. Life in Pieces Season 3 Episode 12 - Toilet Shaving Stuck Fertility
    7.2/10(177 votes)

    #12 - Toilet Shaving Stuck Fertility

    S3:E12

    When Greg and Jen's crazy neighbors invite them to a party, Greg makes up a lie so they can get out of attending. Also, Matt and Colleen discover they need to give up some necessities to increase their chances of having a child; a delivery mix-up results in John and Joan accidentally receiving the fancy Japanese toilet Tim ordered for himself; and Sophia decides to shave her legs.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Max Saltarelli

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  13. Life in Pieces Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(509 votes)

    #13 - Pilot

    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.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Justin Adler

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  14. Life in Pieces Season 1 Episode 19 - Pestilence War Famine Death
    7.3/10(237 votes)

    #14 - Pestilence War Famine Death

    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.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Greg Malins

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  15. Life in Pieces Season 2 Episode 5 - Steps Dinner Professor Lesbian
    7.3/10(214 votes)

    #15 - Steps Dinner Professor Lesbian

    S2:E5

    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

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  16. Life in Pieces Season 2 Episode 14 - Facebook Fish Planner Backstage
    7.3/10(211 votes)

    #16 - Facebook Fish Planner Backstage

    S2:E14

    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

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  17. Life in Pieces Season 3 Episode 7 - Thirty-Five Teacher Escape Lottery
    7.3/10(194 votes)

    #17 - Thirty-Five Teacher Escape Lottery

    S3:E7

    When Jen and Greg hire Clementine as a part-time nanny for Lark and invite her to join them for dinner, the waitress mistakes Jen for Lark's grandmother. Also, Tyler's new girlfriend turns out to be Sophia's fourth grade teacher, John hires a questionable company to set up an escape room in his house, and Matt grows frustrated with Colleen when she blames a valet for stealing her lottery ticket.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Maggie Mull

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  18. Life in Pieces Season 3 Episode 10 - Emergency Interview Driving Lunch
    7.3/10(196 votes)

    #18 - Emergency Interview Driving Lunch

    S3:E10

    When Matt is in a hurry to get to the fertility clinic, each member of the family has a crisis that prevents him from getting there on time.

    Director:Melissa Kosar
    Writer:Kyle Mack

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  19. Life in Pieces Season 3 Episode 11 - Goose Friends Auction Fog
    7.3/10(177 votes)

    #19 - Goose Friends Auction Fog

    S3:E11

    When Jen sings in Tyler's band, she gets caught up in the excitement and creates an awkward situation for him. Also, John and Greg decide to brew beer together, Matt donates one of his paintings to a silent auction for Tim's medical charity, and Heather becomes jealous of Joan's friendship with a classmate.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Liz Hara

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  20. Life in Pieces Season 3 Episode 17 - Sitter Dating Sister Mattress
    7.3/10(160 votes)

    #20 - Sitter Dating Sister Mattress

    S3:E17

    Jen and Greg go to great lengths to find the perfect babysitter for Lark. Also, John becomes testy when shopping for a mattress and Joan realizes the unusual source of his aggravation; Heather learns information about Samantha's boyfriend that she isn't sure she should reveal; and Matt believes he may have a history with Colleen's sister after he meets her for the first time.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Elizabeth Tippet

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  21. Life in Pieces Season 3 Episode 18 - Portrait Plagiarism Renter Scam
    7.3/10(163 votes)

    #21 - Portrait Plagiarism Renter Scam

    S3:E18

    When Jen is offered a custom painting as payment from a hot new artist, she is thrilled until she sees the final product. Also, Sophia convinces Matt and Colleen to use her idea for a children's book but it isn't a new concept; Tyler and Clementine advertise their tiny house as a rental property; and John and Joan fall prey to a sleazy IRS scam.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Maggie Mull

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  22. Life in Pieces Season 4 Episode 10 - Letter Promise Adult Seventy
    7.3/10(161 votes)

    #22 - Letter Promise Adult Seventy

    S4:E10

    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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  23. Life in Pieces Season 1 Episode 2 - Interruptus Date Breast Movin'
    7.4/10(392 votes)

    #23 - Interruptus Date Breast Movin'

    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.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Justin Adler

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  24. Life in Pieces Season 2 Episode 8 - Window Vanity Dress Grace
    7.4/10(210 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Helen Hunt
    Writer:Greg Malins

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  25. Life in Pieces Season 2 Episode 12 - Best Waxing Grocery Rental
    7.4/10(204 votes)

    #25 - Best Waxing Grocery Rental

    S2:E12

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pageant Bike Animals Jerky" is the worst rated episode of "Life in Pieces". It scored 6.7/10 based on 219 votes. Directed by Jonathan Judge and written by Matthew Silverstein, Dave Jeser, it aired on 4/5/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Cabana Hero Action Son".