In-Laws
In-Laws
TV ShowEnded

In-Laws

6.0 / 10
2002
1 season
15 episodes
Comedy

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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  • Ep 1

    1.Pilot

    24-09-200230m

    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...

  • Ep 2

    2.Fleetwood Matt

    24-09-200230m

    Matt'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

    01-10-200230m

    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 strug...

  • Ep 4

    4.Love Is the Key

    01-10-200230m

    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.

  • Ep 5

    5.Monopoly Report

    08-10-200230m

    A 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

    15-10-200230m

    Matt 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

    22-10-200230m

    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.

  • Ep 8

    8.Halloween: Resurrection

    29-10-200230m

    Matt inadvertently reignites a fierce competition for the best decorated house on the block.

  • Ep 9

    9.Games People Play

    12-11-200230m

    After initially beating Vic in a raquetball game, Matt throws the next game at Alex' request.

  • Ep 10

    10.Lucky Charms

    19-11-200230m

    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.

  • Ep 11

    11.If You Can't Stand the Heat

    03-12-200230m

    Vic and Marlene become suspicious when they learn that Matt's cooking partner is a sexy young woman.

  • Ep 12

    12.Married Christmas

    03-12-200230m

    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.

  • Ep 13

    13.Matt Goes into Labor

    07-01-200330m

    Showdown time: Matt meets Alex's former beau, an accomplished Adonis who has his own tales to tell about Victor.

  • Ep 14

    14.Two Rooms

    14-01-200330m

    Matt, Alex, Victor and Marlene go away for the weekend and unwisely stay in adjoining hotel rooms.

  • Ep 15

    15.Mother's Nature

    TBA30m

    Patti LuPone plays Matt's outspoken mother, an environmental activist battling Victor over his plans to build on protected wetlands.

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