1. The Pilot
30mMarch 9, 2004
In Beverly Hills, Calif., a psychology student counsels a wealthy couple's introverted son.

Psychiatrist Dr. Bollas is assigned to examine Tanner Shackleton, a child of a Beverly Hills family, only to discover that Tanner doesn't have any problems — his family does. The story is in fact about Ben Baxter, a student who moves into the Shackletons' guest house, interacting with Tanner and his crazy family.
Created by Mike White
March 10, 2004
Ben decides to tell Ted and Lesley that Tanner walked in on him and his new girlfriend during an intimate moment but finds that they're uncomfortable with the subject of sex. Meanwhile, Liam learns that Preston has no experience with women so he sets Preston up on a date with a more experienced girl.
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When Ted insists that work is more important than spending time with his family, Liam decides to throw a keg party while Ted is out of town.
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Lesley and Ted's lack of involvement in their children's education prompts Ben to invite Tanner's stern teacher over to dinner, but unfortunately it's the same night Lesley decides to test Tanner's new medication. Meanwhile Chloe and Preston fight for the attention of their new tutor.
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Ben's mother Carol is invited to stay at the Shackletons', where she goes on to dish on Ben's childhood and then to counsel the rest of the family against Ben's wishes, causing mayhem. At the same time, Ted is hosting an important work event and it goes from bad to worse due to Carol's meddling.
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When the family's pool-cleaning guy suddenly drops dead right before Tanner's birthday party, Ben grapples with the emotional aftermath and encourages everyone to express their feelings much to his regret.
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