Life in Pieces

Life in Pieces76%

TV 2015-09-21 Comedy
★ 7.1 / 10 · 146 votes
Ratings
Combined
75.7 %
6 sources
IMDb
8.0 /10
19,383 votes
Metacritic
64 %
25 votes
Trakt
76 %
920 votes
TMDB
71 %
147 votes
Metacritic Users
7.1 /10
97 votes
RT Audience
84 %

Comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various members. Of the three siblings, middle child Matt may have just found his true love, his co-worker, Colleen; his coddled youngest brother, Greg, and his wife, Jen, are overwhelmed by the birth of their first child; and the eldest, Heather, and her husband, Tim, are dreading their impending empty nest so much, they're considering having another baby. Their parents are Joan the family's adoring matriarch who would do anything for her kids - as long as she agrees with it - and John, the gregarious patriarch who's searching for ways to soften the blow of turning 70. As the family's lives unfold in four short stories each week, they try to savor these little pieces of time that flash by but stay with you forever, because these moments add up to what life's all about.

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Status
Canceled
Seasons
4
Episodes
79
Studios
Kapital Entertainment , 20th Century Fox Television , 40 or 50 Years
Network
CBS
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata
Created by
Justin Adler
Cast
Thomas Sadoski Thomas Sadoski Matt Short Dianne Wiest Dianne Wiest Joan Short James Brolin James Brolin John Short Zoe Lister-Jones Zoe Lister-Jones Jen Colin Hanks Colin Hanks Greg Short Betsy Brandt Betsy Brandt Heather Short Dan Bakkedahl Dan Bakkedahl Tim Hughes Angelique Cabral Angelique Cabral Colleen Niall Cunningham Niall Cunningham Tyler Hughes Holly J. Barrett Holly J. Barrett Samantha Hughes Giselle Eisenberg Giselle Eisenberg Sophia Hughes Hunter King Hunter King Clementine
Season 1 2015 · 22 eps
  1. 1 Pilot As the Short family's lives unfold in four brief stories each week, they try to savor the moments that add up to what life’s all about. Sep 21, 2015 23m
  2. 2 Interruptus Date Breast Movin' After Matt walks in on Joan and John being intimate, Joan attempts to lead a group therapy session. Also, Jen hires a breast-feeding consultant couple, Matt and Colleen have the m… Sep 28, 2015 23m
  3. 3 Sleepy Email Brunch Tree When Matt invites Colleen to brunch with the family, he coaches her through the difficult task of connecting with them. Also, John, Matt and Greg try to prove their masculinity by… Oct 5, 2015 23m
  4. 4 Prison Baby Golf Picking The siblings congratulate Greg after word spreads that he stood up to Joan for passive-aggressively questioning Jen’s parenting skills. Also, Chad insists on having one last meal … Oct 12, 2015 23m
  5. 5 Babe Secret Phone Germs Tim and Heather unintentionally make things incredibly awkward for Tyler when he brings his gorgeous new girlfriend, Clementine, to meet the family. Also, Matt and Colleen are cau… Oct 19, 2015 23m
  6. 6 Ponzi Sex Paris Bounce When Matt and Colleen catch Chad trying to kidnap her beloved pup, Princess, Chad uses the opportunity to pitch them his new business venture. Also, Jen and Greg try to be intimat… Nov 5, 2015 23m
  7. 7 Nanny Tent Earrings Cheeto When Jen and Greg interview potential nannies for Lark, they find it difficult to find one they trust. Also, Tim, Matt and Greg go camping, Heather suspects Matt bought Colleen ea… Nov 12, 2015 23m
  8. 8 Godparent Turkey Corn Farts Joan invites their recently widowed neighbor, Gary Timpkins, to Thanksgiving dinner, during which everyone has a bad reaction to Colleen’s cauliflower dish. Also, Tim and Sophia t… Nov 19, 2015 23m
  9. 9 Hospital Boudoir Time-Out Namaste When Jen cuts her finger and Greg takes her to the hospital, they finally have the first quality alone time they’ve had in months. Also, John takes Samantha and Sophia to a restau… Nov 26, 2015 23m
  10. 10 Burn Vasectomy Milkshake Pong Greg is still bitter over an accident that sidelined a competitive game of ping-pong he and Matt had started years ago, so they decide to finally settle the score. Also, Heather q… Dec 10, 2015 23m
  11. 11 College Stealing Santa Caroling Colleen joins John and his Air Force buddies for his annual tradition of dirty Christmas caroling. Also, Joan tries to hijack Lark’s first Christmas from Jen and Greg, Samantha sn… Dec 17, 2015 23m
  12. 12 Bite Flight Wing-Man Bonnie Heather and Tim finally find another couple they actually like to socialize with, but Sophia and their son don’t hit it off. Also, Greg insists he and Jen take separate flights in… Jan 7, 2016 23m
  13. 13 Party Lobster Gym Sale Greg joins Colleen's gym and goes overboard gearing up to work out. Also, Heather and Jen host a secret garage sale that directly competes with one Joan is having, Tyler and Saman… Jan 14, 2016 23m
  14. 14 Will Trash Book Spa When Greg and Jen slip away for a couples massage, the afternoon doesn’t turn out to be as relaxing as they expected. Also, Tim, Heather and the kids have a contest to see who can… Jan 21, 2016 23m
  15. 15 Soccer Gigi TV Mikey When Joan's freewheeling nephew, Mikey, comes for a visit, the family members are on edge since nobody really likes him. Also, Tyler brings Clementine, to visit his great-grandmot… Feb 4, 2016 23m
  16. 16 Tattoo Valentine Guitar Pregnant When Tyler and Clementine go to a guitar store, Tyler gets uncomfortable when the attractive salesman, Ian, repeatedly hits on her. Also, Tim’s tattoo artist, Lois makes a spellin… Feb 11, 2016 23m
  17. 17 Hair Recital Rainbow Mom When John starts feeling old, he attempts to make himself look younger, much to the dismay of his family. Also, Heather worries that Sophia’s piano recital will be a disaster; Jen… Feb 18, 2016 23m
  18. 18 Sexting Mall Lemonade Heartbreak After realizing that Sophia is growing up faster than he’d like, John buys himself a pet, but it doesn’t get along well with Joan. Also, Heather accidentally sends Tyler a sexy te… Feb 25, 2016 23m
  19. 19 Pestilence War Famine Death John and Joan disagree with their neighbors, Jerry and Pam, about who gets to use the hot tub when new property lines are drawn. Also, Greg and Jen invite their exterminator and h… Mar 3, 2016 23m
  20. 20 Prank Assistant Gum Puppy Greg feels threatened by Jen's handsome assistant; Tim and Heather plan a prank. Mar 10, 2016 23m
  21. 21 Cinderella Fantasy Prom Dougie Tim thinks wearing a Cinderella dress during March Madness is good luck, so he refuses to take it off in hopes his alma mater will win. Also, Greg fantasizes about what to write i… Mar 31, 2016 23m
  22. 22 Crytunes Divorce Tablet Ring The first season concludes with John and Joan revealing a shocking secret they've kept from their kids for 35 years. Also, Greg quits his job after creating a public funding campa… Mar 31, 2016 23m
Season 2 2016 · 22 eps
  1. 1 Annulled Roommate Pill Shower In the second season opener, Heather and Tim ask Clementine's parents to convince Clementine and Tyler to get a marriage annulment; Matt moves in with Colleen, much to the dismay … Oct 27, 2016 23m
  2. 2 Receptionist Pot Voting Cramp Greg lies to Jen about voting in the presidential election; Heather starts working with Tim at the office; Tim gives Joan a medical marijuana prescription; Matt takes Colleen to t… Nov 3, 2016 23m
  3. 3 Eyebrow Anonymous Trapped Gem When Tim accidentally shaves off a huge chunk of eyebrow before an important photoshoot, he hopes Jen and Colleen's grooming expertise can fix it. Also, when Gigi passes away, Gre… Nov 10, 2016 23m
  4. 4 Cheap Promotion Flying Birthday When Colleen teaches Matt her frugal ways, he gets hooked when he realizes how much saving money turns her on. Also, Tim attempts to fire Heather from her receptionist position at… Nov 17, 2016 23m
  5. 5 Steps Dinner Professor Lesbian When Joan's creative writing teacher, Professor Sinclair Wilde, praises her work, John assumes it is because he has a crush on her. Also, Tyler and Clementine invite Matt and Coll… Nov 24, 2016 23m
  6. 6 Boxing Opinion Spider Beard John's plan to encourage Samantha to skip her ballet class and take up boxing with his trainer, Troy, behind her mother Heather's back has unexpected consequences. Also, Jen tries… Dec 1, 2016 23m
  7. 7 Swim Survivor Zen Talk When John decides to try out for "Survivor," Tim gets jealous and attempts to undermine his audition tape. Also, Colleen confesses she can't swim when she and Matt discuss Hawaii … Dec 8, 2016 23m
  8. 8 Window Vanity Dress Grace When Colleen goes wedding dress shopping with her future in-laws, she must deal with Joan's unfiltered opinions. Also, when Clementine feels she's overstaying her welcome at the H… Dec 15, 2016 23m
  9. 9 #TBT: Y2K Sophia Honeymoon Critter The Shorts take a trip down memory lane with a #TBT to Y2K, when John and Joan throw a party to celebrate the turn of the century. Also, #TBT to Heather and Tim's parenting styles… Jan 5, 2017 23m
  10. 10 Musical Motel Property Bingo Heather freaks out when Samantha auditions for the high school musical and the director doesn't give her the part. Also, Matt, Greg and Heather suspect Joan is having an affair, a… Jan 12, 2017 23m
  11. 11 Tailgate Spiral Souvenir Seating When Colleen and Matt host the family tailgate party at the L.A. Rams game, they invite former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner to spice up their so far dismal event. Also, Tim's in da… Jan 19, 2017 23m
  12. 12 Best Waxing Grocery Rental When Greg insists on being Matt's best man at his wedding, Matt is forced to reveal his secret about their plans. Also, Colleen refers Jen to her aggressive bikini waxer in order … Feb 2, 2017 23m
  13. 13 Chef Rescue Negotiator Necklace When Greg and Jen hire Allie, a private chef, to cook for them on Valentine's Day, the evening isn't as romantic as they had hoped. Also, Matt and Colleen try to adopt a dog from … Feb 9, 2017 23m
  14. 14 Facebook Fish Planner Backstage When Tim gets two tickets to the GRAMMY Awards from his rock star patient, Charlie Puth, he brings Samantha to the show to impress her. Also, Matt and Colleen realize how out of c… Feb 16, 2017 23m
  15. 15 Awkward Bra Automated Ordained Dinner gets awkward for Jen and Matt when they find themselves alone without Greg and Colleen. Also, Lark accidentally locks out Greg and Jen from the house, prompting Greg to ins… Feb 23, 2017 23m
  16. 16 Dirtbike Old Mechanic Earthquake Greg stirs up an old family feud when he finds money he accused Matt of stealing from him when they were younger. Also, Joan takes offense when Heather writes off her forgetfulnes… Mar 9, 2017 23m
  17. 17 Sleepover Dream Light Haze Matt and Colleen experience crazy sleepwalking adventures after taking a sleep aid; Jen tells Greg she had a sex dream about a family member; Tim wants to help Sophia get through … Mar 30, 2017 23m
  18. 18 Favorite Vision Miguel Matchmaker Greg becomes frazzled when Lark rebuffs him and only wants to be held by Jen. Also, Heather refuses to get the reading glasses she desperately needs; Colleen introduces Matt to he… Apr 6, 2017 23m
  19. 19 Babysit Argument Invention Butterfly Matt and Colleen have a disastrous time babysitting Lark while Jen is at work. Also, Sophia is far from pleased when John buys her a butterfly kit for her birthday; Tim and Heathe… Apr 13, 2017 23m
  20. 20 Ear Scorn Registry Manuscript When Colleen goes to Tim for help with an embarrassing ailment, she begs him not to tell the family. Also, Dougie enlists Joan to help her buy a gift for Matt and Colleen's weddin… Apr 27, 2017 23m
  21. 21 Late Smuggling Dreambaby Voucher When Greg and Jen take Lark on her first airplane trip, their parental skills are upstaged by another couple travelling with their baby. Also, Joan and John attempt to smuggle the… May 4, 2017 23m
  22. 22 Poison Fire Teats Universe In the season finale, when Colleen and Matt miss all the flights to Mexico for their wedding, they question if they will ever get married. Also, Greg and Jen get into trouble when… May 11, 2017 23m
Season 3 2017 · 22 eps
  1. 1 Settlement Pacifier Attic Unsyncing When the entire Hughes family moves into John and Joan's home after their kitchen is destroyed, their presence creates chaos for Joan. Also, Matt and Colleen are set to receive a … Nov 2, 2017 23m
  2. 2 Bunny Single Nightmare Drinking When Jen invites her boss, Paul, and his wife over to dinner to impress him, she and Greg can't remember his wife's name and scramble to avoid embarrassment. Also, Tim urges Tyler… Nov 9, 2017 23m
  3. 3 Treasure Ride Poker Hearing When Heather finds a map to a time capsule she buried with her brothers as kids, they all set out to find it and dig it up. Also, Jen learns she has a low car service rating so sh… Nov 16, 2017 23m
  4. 4 Testosterone Martyr Baked Knife When Heather, Clementine and Jen offer to save Joan from the stress of preparing the Thanksgiving meal, the free time leaves Joan every more frazzled. Also, Greg has a boost of se… Nov 23, 2017 23m
  5. 5 Meal Potty Cart Middle When Tim and Heather go to an expensive dinner to celebrate their anniversary, they are determined to finish every bite of their pricey 20-course meal. Also, Jen and Greg try to q… Nov 30, 2017 23m
  6. 6 Waffle Permission Kidless Boyfriend When Heather tries to become Tyler's cool best friend, things take an awkward turn. Also, Jen and Greg get their first overnight away from Lark; Matt and Colleen regret returning … Dec 7, 2017 23m
  7. 7 Thirty-Five Teacher Escape Lottery When Jen and Greg hire Clementine as a part-time nanny for Lark and invite her to join them for dinner, the waitress mistakes Jen for Lark's grandmother. Also, Tyler's new girlfri… Dec 14, 2017 23m
  8. 8 The Twelve Shorts of Christmas The holiday spirit is alive, well and wildly different for each member of the Short family. Dec 21, 2017 23m
  9. 9 Reading Egg Nurse Neighbor When Sophia asks Matt and Colleen about having children, an animated sequence featuring the whole family as farm animals reveals that they have been struggling to have a baby. Als… Jan 4, 2018 23m
  10. 10 Emergency Interview Driving Lunch When Matt is in a hurry to get to the fertility clinic, each member of the family has a crisis that prevents him from getting there on time. Jan 11, 2018 23m
  11. 11 Goose Friends Auction Fog When Jen sings in Tyler's band, she gets caught up in the excitement and creates an awkward situation for him. Also, John and Greg decide to brew beer together, Matt donates one o… Jan 18, 2018 23m
  12. 12 Toilet Shaving Stuck Fertility When Greg and Jen's crazy neighbors invite them to a party, Greg makes up a lie so they can get out of attending. Also, Matt and Colleen discover they need to give up some necessi… Feb 1, 2018 23m
  13. 13 Therapy Cheating Shoes Movie When Matt drives Greg to a job interview, they encounter a few bizarre obstacles that jeopardize getting him there on time. Also, with John's help, Tyler listens in on a therapy s… Mar 1, 2018 23m
  14. 14 Parents Ancestry Coupon Chaperone Jen and Greg decide to take turns dealing with her annoying parents when they come to visit. Also, when Tim and Heather chaperone Samantha's dance, Heather runs into an old flame;… Mar 8, 2018 23m
  15. 15 Graffiti Cute Jewelry Shots When Sophia feels like she is no longer the cutest kid in the Short family, she tries frantically to regain her status. Also, Joan gives Jen a beautiful necklace, forgetting she a… Mar 29, 2018 23m
  16. 16 Pageant Bike Animals Jerky When Heather tells Sophia she has to get rid of her stuffed animals, Sophia stages a musical with them to see if she can change her mother's mind. Also, Colleen babysits Lark, and… Apr 5, 2018 23m
  17. 17 Sitter Dating Sister Mattress Jen and Greg go to great lengths to find the perfect babysitter for Lark. Also, John becomes testy when shopping for a mattress and Joan realizes the unusual source of his aggrava… Apr 12, 2018 23m
  18. 18 Portrait Plagiarism Renter Scam When Jen is offered a custom painting as payment from a hot new artist, she is thrilled until she sees the final product. Also, Sophia convinces Matt and Colleen to use her idea f… Apr 19, 2018 23m
  19. 19 #TBT: House Destiny Introduction Retirement The Short family's quirky history is revealed with stories of when Tim met Heather's family for the first time; when Jen and Greg bought their dream home; when Matt got sidetracke… Apr 26, 2018 23m
  20. 20 Lingerie Cookbook Gamble Surrogate Heather asks Tyler and Tim to buy a bra for Samantha; Joan asks Jen to submit a recipe for the family cookbook, prompting Jen to steal one from her favorite restaurant; John gets … May 3, 2018 23m
  21. 21 Video Piercing Model Hangover Jen and Greg find out a surprising piece of news. Also, Sophia wants to get a second piercing in her ear, to the dismay of Heather and Tim; Colleen and Matt send out a video thank… May 17, 2018 23m
  22. 22 Sixteen Spanish Car Leak Tim and Heather plan a surprise birthday party for Samantha, but the night takes an unexpected turn when she doesn't come home alone. Also, Matt and Colleen learn their surrogate … May 17, 2018 23m
Season 4 2019 · 13 eps
  1. 1 Jungle Push Resort Anniversary When the Short family arrives at their vacation resort in the Yucatan, their accommodations aren’t quite what they expected. Heather is ridiculously overprotective of Sophia durin… Apr 18, 2019 23m
  2. 2 Demo Nosebreath Surgery Match When Colleen and Matt try to impress a potential birth mother, they have a hard time competing against another rich, swanky couple. Jen’s pregnancy takes a toll on Greg; Heather l… Apr 18, 2019 23m
  3. 3 Misery T* Name Pills While Joan is bedridden recovering from surgery, she persuades Sophia to spend time with her, which she quickly regrets. Jen and Greg select a name for their new baby only to lear… Apr 25, 2019 23m
  4. 4 Birth Meddling Jacket Denial When Colleen and Matt learn they may not be allowed into the delivery room for the birth of the baby they are planning to adopt, they try to convince Morgan to have the baby at ho… May 2, 2019 23m
  5. 5 Sonogram Frog Rub Family After Tim has a heart attack, he becomes super clingy and annoys the entire family. Also, Greg and Jen make a pact to keep their baby's gender a secret; Sophia's new pet frog turn… May 9, 2019 23m
  6. 6 Recovery Discipline Psycho Labor After John befriends the janitor at Sophia’s school, Mr. Sissel, John learns that Sophia and her friends believe a childish rumor about him. Also, Heather pushes Tim and Joan to g… May 23, 2019 23m
  7. 7 Lost Math Art Glam Greg scrambles to find Lark when he loses her at the hospital while visiting Jen and the new baby. Also, Heather offers to help Sophia with her math homework but can’t figure out … May 30, 2019 23m
  8. 8 X Box Glimpse Spotlight Heather and Tim try not to freak out when they get an emergency text from Samantha to pick her up in the middle of the night; Tim endures an embarrassing public situation; John ac… Jun 6, 2019 23m
  9. 9 Four Short Fairy Tales When Tim gets a toupee, the family try their best to hide their horrified reactions; Jen fights for face time with her boss; Joan decides to retire; Greg and Matt build a playhous… Jun 13, 2019 23m
  10. 10 Letter Promise Adult Seventy When Matt and Colleen treat Jen and Greg to a fancy dinner as a "thank you" for writing a recommendation letter, Jen and Greg are mortified when they realize they never wrote it; … Jun 20, 2019 23m
  11. 11 Clean Pens Grandma Guys Jen and Greg hire Edna—the cleaning lady who has worked for John and Joan for years—but Jen is horrified at her strange habits. Matt, Heather and Greg race to find the valuable so… Jun 20, 2019 23m
  12. 12 Cabana Hero Action Son When Matt helps Grandpa Mort efficiently book a family trip to the Bahamas, the family is super impressed, so Greg reserves a cabana at the pool to outdo Matt. Tim saves the life … Jun 27, 2019 23m
  13. 13 Reverse Burden District Germany When Tim and Heather realize that being grandparents is very far off in the future, they decide to have another baby. Joan gets frustrated when she keeps getting tasked with watch… Jun 27, 2019 23m
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