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Season 2 – Life in Pieces

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Accomplished actors Dianne Wiest and James Brolin star as the heads of a large, happy family, in which each member is approaching different milestones. Their eldest daughter, Heather (Betsy Brandt) and her husband consider having another child as they get closer to an empty nest; middle child Matt (Thomas Sadoski) thinks he has found true love; and the youngest of the three siblings, Greg (Colin Hanks) is overwhelmed after having his first child with his wife. Various perspectives are employed as each family member's story unfolds.
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Critics Reviews

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Michael Starr New York Post Perky, well-written, charming alternative to ABC's long-in-the-tooth Modern Family. Life is back for its second season and doesn't miss a beat, with its likable ensemble cast in fine form. Oct 11, 2016 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Compared to this year's awful new CBS comedies, Life in Pieces is a gem as its second-season premiere proves. Oct 13, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ellie A if u like modern family or similar comedies u will love the family oriented experiences, but in a split into 4 -5 minute shorts about the “Short family “ Held up with a brilliant cast that bounce off each other so well and bring life, comedic energy and cohesion, the children are also extremely talented and funny and also play an amazing part of the shows comedic style, in my opinion, i love the various dynamics, struggles and victories easy episode brings, fun to watch and fun all seasons Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/26/25 Full Review Matt F Enjoy the family dynamic and stories that weave between 4 episodes. Identify with characters and the dynamics as an older parent and see myself here and there. Too many episodes lazily rely on the old plot of characters lying to people they supposedly love and how they navigate the lie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review Audience Member A worthwhile comedy that is a great alternative to ABC's Modern Family, which has gone down hill since season 3, Life in Pieces' four story setup is convenient for viewers and shows a very entertaining family dynamic, even if the storylines can sometimes be unusual or unrelatable. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Watered-down carbon copy of Modern Family with less interesting characters, actors. Nahhh! Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Dianne Wiest

Joan

James Brolin

John

Zoe Lister Jones

Jen

Colin Hanks

Greg

Angelique Cabral

Colleen

Thomas Sadoski

Matt

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 27, 2016 Annulled Roommate Pill Shower Heather and Tim ask Clementine's parents to convince Clementine and Tyler to get a marriage annulment; Tommy moves in with Colleen, to the dismay of her roommate; John takes the wrong dose of his daily pill, which leads to complications. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 3, 2016 Receptionist Pot Voting Cramp 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 10, 2016 Eyebrow Anonymous Trapped Gem Jen and Colleen try to fix Tim's eyebrow after he accidentally shaves part of it off before a big photo shoot; Greg realizes he wants to be recognized for an anonymous donation he made; John learns what life was like for Gigi at the nursing home. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 17, 2016 Cheap Promotion Flying Birthday Matt discovers being frugal is a turn-on for Colleen; Tim tries to fire Heather; John tries to help Sophia get over her fear of flying; Jen plans a small affair for Lark's first birthday. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 24, 2016 Dinner Professor Steps Lesbian John thinks Joan's creative writing teacher has a crush on her; Tyler and Clementine have Matt and Colleen over for an uncomfortable dinner party; Lark takes her first steps while Greg is away; Dougie realizes she might be gay. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 1, 2016 Boxing Opinion Spider Beard John encourages Samantha to take up boxing instead of going to her ballet class; Jen looks for a second opinion when Tim informs her she needs tonsil surgery; Joan terrorizes Matt by hiding spiders around him; Greg grows a beard. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 8, 2016 Swim Survivor Zen Talk A jealous Tim tries to undermine John's attempt to try out for "Survivor"; Colleen confesses she can't swim when Matt suggests a Hawaiian honeymoon; Jen pretends to be into meditation so she can spend the time playing games on her phone. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 15, 2016 Window Vanity Dress Grace Colleen shops for a wedding dress with her future in-laws; Clementine thinks she might be overstaying her welcome at the Hughes house; Jen has trouble staying awake on a romantic date night with Greg; Matt and John try to build Sophia a vanity. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 5, 2017 TBT: Y2K Sophia Honeymoon Critter The Shorts recall the past, including John and Joan's party to celebrate the turn of the century, Heather and Tim's pre-Sophia parenting styles, Jen and Greg's honeymoon, and the moment Greg and Colleen met. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 12, 2017 Musical Motel Property Bingo Samantha auditions for a high school musical, but she doesn't get the part; Matt, Greg and Heather think Joan is having an affair; Clementine and Tyler decide to find their own home; Jen, Colleen and Tim pass the time during Sunday brunch. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 19, 2017 Tailgate Spiral Souvenir Seating Colleen and Matt invite former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner to their family tailgate party at the L.A. Rams game; after a trip to the restroom, Sophia and Tim get sidetracked returning to their seats; Greg gets a chance to play in a halftime contest. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 2, 2017 Best Waxing Grocery Rental Greg insists on being Matt's best man at his wedding; to get a referral discount, Colleen refers Jen to her bikini waxer; Joan tries to prove to Heather that Sophia is ready for some independence; Clementine works at a car rental office. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 9, 2017 Chef Rescue Negotiator Necklace Greg and Jen hire Allie to cook for them on Valentine's Day; Matt and Colleen try to adopt a dog from a judgmental animal advocate; John and Joan attempt to buy a classic car; a boy gives a necklace to Sophia on Valentine's Day. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 16, 2017 Facebook Fish Planner Backstage Tim gets tickets to the Grammy Awards from a patient and brings Samantha to the show to impress her; Matt and Colleen meet with their offbeat wedding planner; John and Joan join Facebook; Heather tries to save Sophia's goldfish from dying. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 23, 2017 Awkward Bra Automated Ordained Jen and Matt have an awkward dinner without Greg and Colleen; Lark accidentally locks Greg and Jen out of the house; Heather and Tim try to sneak wine into an ice skating show; John and Joan agree to an impromptu wedding. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 9, 2017 Dirtbike Old Mechanic Earthquake Greg finds money he accused Matt of stealing from him when they were younger; Heather writes Joan's forgetfulness off as old age; Colleen confronts a mechanic she thinks is sexy; Tim makes the kids go through an earthquake drill. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 30, 2017 Sleepover Dream Light Haze 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. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 6, 2017 Favorite Vision Miguel Matchmaker Lark rejects Greg and only wants to be held by Jen; Heather refuses to get reading glasses; Colleen introduces Matt to her eccentric father; Joan tries to set Cousin Mikey up on a date after his breakup. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 13, 2017 Babysit Argument Invention Butterfly Matt and Colleen have a terrible time baby-sitting Lark while Jen is at work; John buys Sophia a butterfly kit for her birthday; Tim and Heather rehash an old argument; Greg gives Samantha questionable advice. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 27, 2017 Ear Scorn Registry Manuscript Colleen goes to Tim for help with an embarrassing ailment; Joan helps Dougie buy a gift for Matt and Colleen's wedding; Heather's friends want to include Jen in their mommy group. Details Episode 21 Aired May 4, 2017 Late Smuggling Dreambaby Voucher Another couple upstages Greg and Jen's parental skills when they take Lark on her first airplane trip; Joan and John try to smuggle their dog onto the plane; Matt and Colleen miss their flights. Details Episode 22 Aired May 11, 2017 Poison Fire Teats Universe Colleen and Matt miss their flight to Mexico; Greg and Jen share a cookie with a fellow passenger, who has a severe allergic reaction; Joan and John's dog swallows the wedding ring; the Hughes family is forced to move in with Tyler and Clementine. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jason Winer, James Alan Hensz, Jude Weng, Eric Dean Seaton, Alisa Statman
Executive Producer
Justin Adler, Aaron Kaplan, Jason Winer, Jeffrey Morton
Screenwriter
Lesley Wake, Brad Copeland, Barbie Feldman, Elizabeth Tippet, Joe Cristalli, Maggie Mull, Justin Adler, Dave Jeser, Greg Malins, Marcos Luevanos, Matt Silverstein
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (L|D)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 27, 2016