(4.17) 'HAPPILY EVER AFTER' - As Carol and Ed welcome the arrival of their parents (Dan Lauria, Philip Bosco, and Jane Summerhays), they decide on a circus-themed wedding. Warren and Mark team up to create a video tribute to the soon-to-be couple. Meanwhile, Phil and Eli hope to have the winning numbers for a huge lottery prize. Finale - Original Air Date: February 6, 2004. |
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(4.1) 'NEW SCHOOL' - Now that Ed and Carol have admitted their feelings for each other, they discover that things aren't as smooth as anticipated. After finding out that their new dog isn't entirely what they were led to believe, Mike and Nancy hire Ed to take action against the seller. Eli meets his match when he deals with the owner of Stuckeybowl's new pie purveyor (played by new series regular Marcy Harriell). Original Air Date: September 24, 2003. |
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(4.2) 'NEW CAR SMELL' - Presented in a documentary style, Ed's cousin Benny, a film student, shows up in Stuckeyville to film the bowling alley law business, but ends up chronicling not only the cohabitation of Ed and Carol, but also the ironclad marriage of Mike & Nancy, Phil's need to create a larger-than-life persona, and Warren & Mark's attempt to imitate the show "Punk'd". Original Air Date: October 1, 2003. |
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(4.3) 'THE DREAM' - Ed and Mike enter the fast lane when they decide to buy a race horse. Carol finds herself being questioned by the school board and Warren's parents for encouraging him to follow his dream of becoming a television personality. Meanwhile, Eli finds himself getting a sweet tooth on the thick crust of the pie lady (Marcy Harriell). Original Air Date: October 8, 2003. |
(4.4) 'HISTORY LESSONS' - Ed becomes curious when some of Carol's old love letters are found. Nancy and Mike decide how best to prepare for Sarah's inevitable questions about their past lives. Ed must step up to the plate to uphold the town's annual tradition. Meanwhile, at the alley, Eli finds that the kitchen has been commandeered by Jennifer Young, the pie lady (Marcy Harriell). Original Air Date: October 15, 2003. |
(4.5) 'DEATH, DEBT & DATING' - Ed is asked to defend a struggling handyman (played by McCaleb Burnett), who is being sued by his father for not meeting expectations. Molly finds herself exhilarated by an adventurous man (Reg Rodgers), while Nancy and Mike concoct ways to find a suitable guardian for Sara. At Stuckeybowl, Phil decides to honor a recently deceased, lonely regular bowler. Original Air Date: October 22, 2003. |
(4.6) 'THE OFFER' - Carol is offered a potential job opportunity in New York City after encouragement from a former student, now a successful magazine owner (played by Jonathan Togo). Warren and Mark are both puzzled and awed by a new student (played by Noel Fleiss), capable of being comfortable with both the 'cool' and 'geeky' students. Dr. Jerome (Marvin Chatinover) requires Mike's assistance in testing his granddaughter's potential of becoming a physician. Original Air Date: October 29, 2003. |
(4.7) 'GOODBYE STUCKEYVILLE' - Ed must deal with Carol's decision to accept a job in New York City. A successful idea man requires Ed's services against his artistic business partner. Molly must make a pair of decisions after learning about Ted (Reg Rodgers) and being asked an important question by Sean (Tom Wilson). Meanwhile, Mike goes pal-searching in the event that Ed leaves Stuckeyville. Original Air Date: November 5, 2003. |
(4.8) 'THERAPY' - Ed searches for his relationship answers from a psychologist (played by Bruce Altman). Eli discusses his attraction to Jennifer (Marcy Harriell) with his physical therapist (played by Raphael Nash Thompson). Meanwhile, Molly requires Nancy's ear after a spontaneous moment at the town swimming pool. Original Air Date: November 12, 2003. |
(4.9) 'THE PROPOSAL' - Ed must devise a perfect plan to pop the big question to Carol. Mike and Nancy deal with the arrival of Mike's parents (played by Burt Reynolds & Blair Brown). At Stuckeybowl, Eli decides to host a Thanksgiving dinner for the less fortunate of the town. Original Air Date: November 19, 2003. |
(4.10) 'JUST A FORMALITY' - When Ed meets with Richard Vessey (guest star Dan Lauria) for his blessing to marry Carol, the response isn't exactly what he was hoping for. Mark wants to take legal action against those responsible for posting a video clip of a private moment on the internet. Meanwhile, Mike yearns to build a pizza oven in his rebuilt home. Original Air Date: December 10, 2003. |
(4.11) 'HOME FOR CHRISTMAS' - Ed questions himself when he reconnects with an attractive co-worker (played by Madchen Amick) from his past. Mike and Nancy patiently await the restoration of their home. Ed is asked to assist a festive homeowner, who has been served with a nuisance lawsuit. Original Air Date: December 17, 2003. |
(4.12) 'THE PROCESS' - Carol experiences writer's block while thinking about her upcoming nuptials. Ed is asked for legal advice by his former driver's education teacher, Mr. Mazula (played by Mark Margolis). Meanwhile, Mike figures that he should be more decisive and takes on the task of planning the engagement party for Ed and Carol. Original Air Date: January 7, 2004. |
(4.13) 'BACK IN THE SADDLE' - Ed's ex-wife, Liz (played by special guest star Lea Thompson), visits Stuckeyville with a business proposition. Carol accepts a job teaching an adult education writing class, which includes someone she briefly dated (Jim Gaffigan). Eli and Jennifer (Marcy Harriell) progress to the next level of their relationship. Original Air Date: January 9, 2004. |
(4.14) 'HIDDEN AGENDAS' - Just as Ed and Carol believe that Liz (Lea Thompson) is out of their lives, she returns to town with another business venture. Eli is asked to fill in for a sick DJ by the manager of a local radio station (played by Amy Sedaris). Meanwhile, Mike hopes to bond with a visiting male foreign exchange student. Original Air Date: January 16, 2004. |
(4.15) 'PRESSURE POINTS' - Ed, Carol, and Liz (Lea Thompson) are robbed outside of Stuckeybowl. Mike and Nancy become marriage counselors to Russ and Mary Burton(Burt Reynolds and Blair Brown). Eli comes to the aid of his radio station boss (Amy Sedaris) by arranging to have Clay Aiken (himself) perform at The Smiling Goat. Original Air Date: January 23, 2004. |
(4.16) 'BEST WISHES' - Ed must deal with the return of his brother, Lloyd (Timothy Busfield), while Carol contends with her sister, Stella (Nicki Aycox), while finalizing wedding plans. Mike and Nancy compete with each other to determine who is the more sick of the two. Meanwhile, at Stuckeybowl, Shirley may have found true love. Original Air Date: January 30, 2004. |
(4.17) 'HAPPILY EVER AFTER' - As Carol and Ed welcome the arrival of their parents (Dan Lauria, Philip Bosco, and Jane Summerhays), they decide on a circus-themed wedding. Warren and Mark team up to create a video tribute to the soon-to-be couple. Meanwhile, Phil and Eli hope to have the winning numbers for a huge lottery prize. Finale - Original Air Date: February 6, 2004. |
