Newly divorced after fifteen years of marriage, Gary Brooks, a painting contractor, strives to balance work, shared custody of his two children, a controlling ex-wife, and his foxy new girlfriend.
Episodes
Season 1 - Episodes
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S01E01Gary's Ex Got Engaged
Aired: 2008-09-24
Show details expand_moreGary must deal with the news that his ex-wife is engaged to another man all while trying to balance single fatherhood and a new relationship of his own.
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S01E02Gary Gets Boundaries
Aired: 2008-10-01
Show details expand_moreGary and Allison decide they need to make some new boundaries and distance themselves from each other after he undressing in front of her.
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S01E03Gary Marries Off His Ex
Aired: 2008-10-08
Show details expand_moreGary realizes that if he can stop paying spousal support, he can buy Tom lots of toys. He sets about trying to encourage Dr. Krandall to set a date.
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S01E04Gary Gets His Stuff Back
Aired: 2008-10-15
Show details expand_moreGary makes a threat to show Allison's racy photographs he received from her on their first anniversary to everyone, when she refuses to give back his pool table he bought for her as a gift.
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S01E05Gary Breaks Up His Ex-Wife and Girlfriend
Aired: 2008-10-22
Show details expand_moreGary is afraid that Vanessa and Allison's blooming friendship will mean doom for his relationship with Vanessa once Allison sets up a gloomy impression of him. Gary wishes all the former women in his life will make friendships elsewhere.
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S01E06Gary Meets the Gang
Aired: 2008-11-05
Show details expand_moreGary and Allison have hit that point where their relationship moves ahead, by meet each others friends. But neither felt like they had made a great impression.
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S01E07Gary and Allison's Restaurant
Aired: 2008-11-12
Show details expand_moreGary ends up in Vanessa's doghouse after finally taking her on a real date, but brings her to a restaurant that he used to frequent with Allison.
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S01E08Gary and Allison Brooks
Aired: 2008-11-19
Show details expand_moreGary pretends he is still married while attending the vow-renewal of a friend, as a favor to Allison. But the plan backfires when Gary finds himself attracted to one of the guests.
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S01E09Gary Gives Thanks
Aired: 2008-11-26
Show details expand_moreIt is the first Thanksgiving as a divorced couple, and Gary finds himself competing for dinner guests with Allison.
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S01E10Gary Goes First
Aired: 2008-12-10
Show details expand_moreWhen Gary discovers that Allison is going to take the kids to their first concert, a not-so-friendly competition kicks off. Gary tries to out-do Allison by exposing the kids to other first experiences, such as Tommy's first shave and buying Louise her first bra.
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S01E11Gary Toughens Up Tom
Aired: 2008-12-17
Show details expand_moreGary begins to feel threatened by Tom's relationship with Dr. Krandall, leading him to change the relationship he has with his son.
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S01E12Gary Dates Louise's Teacher
Aired: 2009-01-14
Show details expand_moreTo prove that men are not only interested in only beautiful women, Gary dates Louise's favorite, but plain school teacher.
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S01E13Gary Moves Back In
Aired: 2009-01-21
Show details expand_moreWhile his home is under repair, Gary moves back in with Allison.
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S01E14Gary and Dennis' Sister
Aired: 2009-02-11
Show details expand_moreGary freaks out after learning that Dennis has made plans for his marriage to his younger sister, after they begin dating.
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S01E15Gary's Ex-Brother-in-Law
Aired: 2009-02-18
Show details expand_moreGary reluctantly takes financial advice from Allison's brother, after receiving an notice from the IRS about an audit.
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S01E16Gary Uses His Veto
Aired: 2009-03-11
Show details expand_moreWhen Gary vetoes Louise from taking Chinese, Allison uses her veto to put a stop to Louise taking golf lessons.
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S01E17Gary Hooks Up Allison
Aired: 2009-03-18
Show details expand_moreWhen Allison breaks up with Krandall, she begins showing up at Gary's house, forcing Gary to find her someone new.
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S01E18Gary and the Trophy
Aired: 2009-04-08
Show details expand_moreAfter a bowling teammate quits before the championships, Gary rushes to find a replacement.
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S01E19Gary and His Half Brother
Aired: 2009-05-06
Show details expand_moreGary's half-brother has returned from the war and needs a place to stay. The full house finds Gary spinning out of control as he finds himself playing parent to both his children and a sibling.
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S01E20Gary Fixes Allison's Garbage Disposal
Aired: 2009-05-20
Show details expand_moreGary sets out to repair Allison's garbage disposal but find themselves inside her bedroom fixing their lust for sex.










































