

In-Laws
In-Laws is an American situation comedy that aired on NBC from September 2002 until January 2003. Newlyweds Matt and Alex move in with her parents, Victor and Marlene, to save money so Matt can attend cooking school, thus beginning a fight to the death between son and father-in-law over the affections of Daddy's little girl.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Pilot
24-09-200230mFinancially 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...
- Ep 2
2.Fleetwood Matt
24-09-200230mMatt's smashup of Victor's vintage Cadillac is but a prelude to other revelations of covered-up accidents that befell the prized vehicle.
- Ep 3
3.The Mattress Kings
01-10-200230mAfter 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 strug...
- Ep 4
4.Love Is the Key
01-10-200230mFrom 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.
- Ep 5
5.Monopoly Report
08-10-200230mA family Monopoly game is dicey for Matt, who's vexed by the Pellets' quirky rules, inside jokes, and freewheeling currency exchanges.
- Ep 6
6.Crown Vic
15-10-200230mMatt and Alex meet a new young couple, and Victor hopes to inherit the position of head of his civic organization.
- Ep 7
7.Love Thy Neighbor
22-10-200230mA 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.
- Ep 8
8.Halloween: Resurrection
29-10-200230mMatt inadvertently reignites a fierce competition for the best decorated house on the block.
- Ep 9
9.Games People Play
12-11-200230mAfter initially beating Vic in a raquetball game, Matt throws the next game at Alex' request.
- Ep 10
10.Lucky Charms
19-11-200230mA 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.
- Ep 11
11.If You Can't Stand the Heat
03-12-200230mVic and Marlene become suspicious when they learn that Matt's cooking partner is a sexy young woman.
- Ep 12
12.Married Christmas
03-12-200230mMarlene'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.
- Ep 13
13.Matt Goes into Labor
07-01-200330mShowdown time: Matt meets Alex's former beau, an accomplished Adonis who has his own tales to tell about Victor.
- Ep 14
14.Two Rooms
14-01-200330mMatt, Alex, Victor and Marlene go away for the weekend and unwisely stay in adjoining hotel rooms.
- Ep 15
15.Mother's Nature
TBA30mPatti LuPone plays Matt's outspoken mother, an environmental activist battling Victor over his plans to build on protected wetlands.
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