Season 1
In-Laws
15 EPISODES • 2002
Season 1 of In-Laws was released on September 24 and consists of 15 episodes.

Episodes

1: Pilot
Sep 24, 2002
Financially strapped newlyweds Matt and Alex Landis move into the suburban home of the bride's well-off parents, Victor and Marlene Pellet. From the get-go, there's tension between the affable Matt, a would-be chef, and his inflexible father-in-law. Victor's immediate annoyance with Matt over petty matters prompts him to gruffly call for ""private convo times,"" shorthand for one-on-one conversations with his son-in-law, which are intended to intimidate the young man. That they do, until Matt decides to have his own private showdown with his new relation at a fancy restaurant.
2: Fleetwood Matt
Sep 24, 2002
Matt's smashup of Victor's vintage Cadillac is but a prelude to other revelations of covered-up accidents that befell the prized vehicle.
3: The Mattress Kings
Oct 1, 2002
After their squeaky mattress puts their sex-life on display, Matt and Alex want a new bed and are talked into going to the ""Mattress King"" by Victor—which leads to a male struggle for dominance as both of the men in Alex' life try to prove their superiority through a mattress purchase. Meanwhile, Marlene befriends a co-worker, a condescending former classmate of Alex who ridiculed her throughout school.
4: Love Is the Key
Oct 1, 2002
From TV Guide: The romantic dinner that Matt and Alex hope to share balloons into a big bash thanks to Victor, who invites himself, Marlene---and a band.
5: Monopoly Report
Oct 8, 2002
A family Monopoly game is dicey for Matt, who's vexed by the Pellets' quirky rules, inside jokes, and freewheeling currency exchanges.
6: Crown Vic
Oct 15, 2002
Matt and Alex meet a new young couple, and Victor hopes to inherit the position of head of his civic organization.
7: Love Thy Neighbor
Oct 22, 2002
A neighbor's home sale sparks a family feud: Marlene's made a deal, but Victor blows it—because he hates the buyer's pet bird.
8: Halloween: Resurrection
Oct 29, 2002
Matt inadvertently reignites a fierce competition for the best decorated house on the block.
9: Games People Play
Nov 12, 2002
After initially beating Vic in a raquetball game, Matt throws the next game at Alex' request.
10: Lucky Charms
Nov 19, 2002
A day at the races bonds Victor and Matt, whose ""jinx-in-law"" has a streak of beginner's luck that summons the duo back to the track.
11: If You Can't Stand the Heat
Dec 3, 2002
Vic and Marlene become suspicious when they learn that Matt's cooking partner is a sexy young woman.
12: Married Christmas
Dec 3, 2002
Marlene's dad comes to visit for the holiday—and suddenly Matt is not the only one in the house with an abusive father-in-law.
13: Matt Goes into Labor
Jan 7, 2003
Showdown time: Matt meets Alex's former beau, an accomplished Adonis who has his own tales to tell about Victor.
14: Two Rooms
Jan 14, 2003
Matt, Alex, Victor and Marlene go away for the weekend and unwisely stay in adjoining hotel rooms.
15: Mother's Nature
Patti LuPone plays Matt's outspoken mother, an environmental activist battling Victor over his plans to build on protected wetlands.
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