Life in Pieces
Overview
A heartwarming comedy highlights the humorous and poignant moments of a large family as they navigate life's milestones. Middle sibling Matt discovers true love with co-worker Colleen, while youngest brother Greg and his wife Jen face the trials of new parenthood. Eldest sister Heather and her husband Tim grapple with the prospect of an empty nest, even contemplating another child. Their loving parents, matriarch Joan, who supports her children but with conditions, and jovial patriarch John, who is coming to terms with turning 70, add to the family dynamic. Each episode delivers four vignettes, celebrating the fleeting yet unforgettable moments that define life.
Episodes
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1
The Bountiful Sea
In a frigid landscape where winter plunges to minus 70 degrees Celsius and winds howl at 100 mph, a mere few hundred inhabitants endure on this vast c...
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Pilot
The Short family experiences life through four concise tales each week, cherishing the little moments that define what life truly means.
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2
The Ice Retreats
As spring arrives, the ice starts to melt, prompting creatures such as the humpback whale and the crabeater seal to migrate in search of open waters.
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2
Interruptus Date Breast Movin'
When Matt unexpectedly catches Joan and John in a compromising moment, Joan tries to take charge by facilitating a group therapy session. Meanwhile, J...
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3
The Race to Breed
During the summer months in Antarctica, the beaches of South Georgia become a bustling hub as two million fur seals compete to breed under constant d...
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3
Sleepy Email Brunch Tree
Title: Drowsy Email Brunch Gathering Plot: Matt asks Colleen to join his family for brunch and guides her on how to bond with them. Meanwhile, John,...
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4
The Door Closes
As autumn unleashes fierce storms across Antarctica, the islands are ravaged by tumultuous waves, forcing penguins to brave the treacherous shore in ...
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4
Prison Baby Golf Picking
Title: Golfing with Family Ties Plot: The siblings rally around Greg when they hear he defended Jen against Joan's subtle jabs at her parenting. Mean...
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5
The Big Freeze
In the depths of the Antarctic winter, the harsh environment forces nearly all wildlife to flee. However, a resilient group of emperor penguins endur...
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5
Babe Secret Phone Germs
Tim and Heather accidentally create an awkward situation for Tyler when he introduces his stunning new girlfriend, Clementine, to the family. Meanwhil...
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6
Ponzi Sex Paris Bounce
When Matt and Colleen discover Chad attempting to abduct her cherished dog, Princess, he seizes the moment to promote his latest business idea. Meanwh...
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6
Footsteps in the Snow
In this captivating exploration of Antarctica, David Attenborough delves into humanity's battle for survival in an extreme icy environment. He begins...
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7
Nanny Tent Earrings Cheeto
Title: Nanny Tent Earrings Cheeto Plot: As Jen and Greg vet candidates for Lark’s nanny position, they struggle to find someone they can rely on. M...
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8
Godparent Turkey Corn Farts
Title: Godparent Turkey Corn Farts Plot: Joan extends an invitation to her neighbor, the recently widowed Gary Timpkins, for Thanksgiving dinner. Cha...
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9
Hospital Boudoir Time-Out Namaste
Title: Hospital Retreat and Revelations Plot: After Jen accidentally injures her finger, Greg rushes her to the hospital, allowing them to enjoy thei...
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10
Burn Vasectomy Milkshake Pong
Title: Burn Vasectomy Milkshake Pong Plot: Greg remains upset about a mishap that interrupted a long-standing ping-pong rivalry with Matt, prompting ...
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11
College Stealing Santa Caroling
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12
Bite Flight Wing-Man Bonnie
Heather and Tim are excited to connect with a couple they genuinely enjoy, but things take a turn when Sophia and their son don’t click at all. Mean...
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13
Party Lobster Gym Sale
Greg signs up at Colleen's gym and gets a little too enthusiastic about his workout gear. Meanwhile, Heather and Jen organize a covert garage sale tha...
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14
Will Trash Book Spa
Title: Trash Book Spa Dilemma Plot: Greg and Jen plan a serene couples massage, but their afternoon quickly spirals into chaos. Meanwhile, Tim, Heath...
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15
Soccer Gigi TV Mikey
Joan's carefree nephew, Mikey, drops by for a visit, making the family a bit uneasy since he's not exactly a favorite among them. Meanwhile, Tyler bri...
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16
Tattoo Valentine Guitar Pregnant
Title: Valentine's Ink and Strings Plot: While visiting a guitar shop, Tyler feels uneasy as the charming salesman, Ian, persistently flirts with Cle...
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17
Hair Recital Rainbow Mom
Title: Hair Recital Rainbow Mom Plot: John grapples with feelings of aging and takes drastic measures to regain his youthful appearance, causing conc...
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18
Sexting Mall Lemonade Heartbreak
Feeling overwhelmed by how quickly Sophia is maturing, John decides to get a pet for himself, but the new addition doesn't mesh well with Joan. Meanwh...
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19
Pestilence War Famine Death
Title: Pestilence War Famine Death Plot: John and Joan find themselves at odds with their neighbors, Jerry and Pam, over access to the hot tub follow...
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20
Prank Assistant Gum Puppy
Title: Mischief Managed with Assistant Gum Puppy Plot: Greg becomes uneasy as he notices Jen's charming assistant making his presence felt. Meanwhi...
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21
Cinderella Fantasy Prom Dougie
Tim is convinced that his Cinderella dress brings good fortune during March Madness, so he’s determined to keep it on until his college team emerges...
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22
Crytunes Divorce Tablet Ring
Title: Crytunes Divorce Tablet Ring Plot: As the inaugural season wraps up, John and Joan disclose a startling truth they have hidden from their chil...
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Annulled Roommate Pill Shower
Title: Roommate Dilemmas and Pill Mix-Ups Plot: In the premiere of the second season, Heather and Tim enlist Clementine's parents to persuade her and...
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Receptionist Pot Voting Cramp
Title: Receptionist's Dilemma with Voting Plot: Greg deceives Jen regarding his participation in the presidential election. Meanwhile, Heather begins...
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Eyebrow Anonymous Trapped Gem
Tim faces a grooming disaster when he accidentally shaves off a significant part of his eyebrow right before a crucial photoshoot. Desperate for help,...
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Cheap Promotion Flying Birthday
Title: Budget-Friendly Birthday Soaring Plot: Colleen introduces Matt to her money-saving techniques, and he becomes fascinated by how excited they m...
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Steps Dinner Professor Lesbian
Joan feels elated when her creative writing instructor, Professor Sinclair Wilde, commends her work, but John suspects it’s merely because he has fe...
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Boxing Opinion Spider Beard
John attempts to persuade Samantha to ditch her ballet class for boxing lessons with his trainer, Troy, all while keeping it a secret from her mother,...
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Swim Survivor Zen Talk
John's decision to audition for "Survivor" sparks jealousy in Tim, who tries to sabotage his audition tape. Meanwhile, as Matt and Colleen talk about ...
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Window Vanity Dress Grace
Colleen accompanies her future in-laws on a wedding dress shopping trip, facing Joan's blunt remarks about the dresses. Meanwhile, Clementine senses s...
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#TBT: Y2K Sophia Honeymoon Critter
Title: #TBT: Y2K Sophia Honeymoon Critter Plot: The Shorts embark on a nostalgic journey, revisiting the year 2000 as John and Joan host a lively cel...
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Musical Motel Property Bingo
Title: Musical Motel Property Bingo Plot: Heather is thrown into a panic when Samantha tries out for the school musical but doesn't land the role. Me...
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11
Tailgate Spiral Souvenir Seating
Title: Tailgate Spiral Souvenir Seating Plot: Colleen and Matt decide to elevate their family tailgate at the L.A. Rams game by inviting ex-NFL star ...
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12
Best Waxing Grocery Rental
Greg pushes to take on the role of Matt's best man, prompting Matt to disclose the truth about their wedding plans. Meanwhile, Colleen directs Jen to ...
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13
Chef Rescue Negotiator Necklace
Greg and Jen bring in Allie, a private chef, for a Valentine's Day dinner, but the night doesn’t turn out to be as romantic as they envisioned. Mean...
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14
Facebook Fish Planner Backstage
Tim receives a pair of tickets to the GRAMMY Awards from his rock star patient, Charlie Puth, and decides to take Samantha along to wow her. Meanwhile...
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Awkward Bra Automated Ordained
Jen and Matt’s dinner takes an uncomfortable turn when they realize they're alone without Greg and Colleen. Meanwhile, Lark inadvertently locks Greg...
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Dirtbike Old Mechanic Earthquake
Greg reignites a longstanding family conflict when he discovers cash he once blamed Matt for stealing during their childhood. Meanwhile, Joan feels in...
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17
Sleepover Dream Light Haze
After taking a sleep aid, Matt and Colleen find themselves caught up in bizarre sleepwalking escapades. Meanwhile, Jen confides in Greg about an unexp...
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18
Favorite Vision Miguel Matchmaker
Title: Preferred Perspective Miguel the Matchmaker Plot: Greg finds himself flustered when Lark turns him down, seeking comfort only from Jen. Mean...
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19
Babysit Argument Invention Butterfly
While Jen is at work, Matt and Colleen struggle to manage Lark, leading to a chaotic babysitting experience. Meanwhile, Sophia is less than thrilled w...
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20
Ear Scorn Registry Manuscript
Colleen approaches Tim for assistance with a humiliating issue, pleading with him to keep it a secret from the family. Meanwhile, Dougie recruits Joan...
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21
Late Smuggling Dreambaby Voucher
Title: Last-Minute Baby Voucher Shenanigans Plot: As Greg and Jen embark on Lark's inaugural flight, they find their parenting techniques overshadowe...
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22
Poison Fire Teats Universe
Title: Toxic Flames Universe Plot: In the gripping season finale, Colleen and Matt find themselves in despair after missing every flight to Mexico fo...
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Settlement Pacifier Attic Unsyncing
After the Hughes family relocates to John and Joan's house due to their kitchen being wrecked, chaos ensues, leaving Joan overwhelmed. Meanwhile, Matt...
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Bunny Single Nightmare Drinking
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Treasure Ride Poker Hearing
Heather stumbles upon a map leading to a time capsule she buried with her brothers during their childhood, prompting all of them to embark on a quest ...
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Testosterone Martyr Baked Knife
Title: Testosterone Martyr Baked Knife Plot: When Heather, Clementine, and Jen step in to help Joan with the Thanksgiving feast, they unintentionally...
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Meal Potty Cart Middle
Tim and Heather treat themselves to a lavish 20-course meal for their anniversary, vowing to savor every dish despite the cost. Meanwhile, Jen and Gre...
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Waffle Permission Kidless Boyfriend
Title: Waffle Permission Kidless Boyfriend Plot: Heather attempts to win Tyler's friendship by being the "cool" sidekick, but it leads to some uncomf...
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Thirty-Five Teacher Escape Lottery
Title: Thirty-Five Teacher Escape Lottery Plot: Jen and Greg bring on Clementine as a part-time nanny for Lark and invite her to share a meal, but th...
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The Twelve Shorts of Christmas
The festive season is vibrant and takes on unique meanings for every individual in the Short family.
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Reading Egg Nurse Neighbor
Title: The Egg-Citing Neighbor Plot: Sophia inquires with Matt and Colleen about their plans for kids, leading to a whimsical animated segment where ...
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Emergency Interview Driving Lunch
As Matt rushes to the fertility clinic, he finds himself caught in a series of family emergencies that derail his plans. Each family member faces thei...
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11
Goose Friends Auction Fog
Title: Goose Friends Auction Fog Plot: Jen joins Tyler's band for a performance, but her enthusiasm leads to an embarrassing moment for him. Meanwhil...
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12
Toilet Shaving Stuck Fertility
Greg and Jen's eccentric neighbors throw a party and, in an attempt to avoid it, Greg concocts a story to excuse them from attending. Meanwhile, Matt ...
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13
Therapy Cheating Shoes Movie
While driving Greg to his job interview, Matt and Greg face a series of strange challenges that threaten their punctuality. Meanwhile, Tyler, with Joh...
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Parents Ancestry Coupon Chaperone
Title: Ancestry Dilemmas and Dance Night Plot: Jen and Greg resolve to alternate managing her bothersome parents during their visit. Meanwhile, dur...
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15
Graffiti Cute Jewelry Shots
Sophia becomes anxious when she senses she's lost her title as the cutest child in the Short family and scrambles to reclaim it. Meanwhile, Joan prese...
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Pageant Bike Animals Jerky
Title: Pageant Bike Animals Jerky Plot: When Heather insists that Sophia must part with her collection of stuffed animals, Sophia decides to put on a...
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17
Sitter Dating Sister Mattress
Jen and Greg are determined to track down the ideal babysitter for Lark. Meanwhile, John gets irritable while looking for a mattress, and Joan discove...
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18
Portrait Plagiarism Renter Scam
Title: Artful Deception and Other Schemes Plot: Jen is excited when a trendy artist proposes to create a bespoke painting as compensation, but her en...
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#TBT: House Destiny Introduction Retirement
The unique past of the Short family unfolds through a series of anecdotes: Tim's memorable introduction to Heather's family, the moment Jen and Greg s...
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20
Lingerie Cookbook Gamble Surrogate
Heather enlists Tyler and Tim to pick up a bra for Samantha. Meanwhile, Joan encourages Jen to contribute a recipe for the family cookbook, leading Je...
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21
Video Piercing Model Hangover
Title: Video Piercing Model Hangover Plot: Jen and Greg stumble upon unexpected news that leaves them reeling. Meanwhile, Sophia is eager to get a ...
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22
Sixteen Spanish Car Leak
Tim and Heather organize a surprise birthday celebration for Samantha, but things take an unexpected twist when she arrives home with an unexpected gu...
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Jungle Push Resort Anniversary
Upon reaching their vacation resort in the Yucatan, the Short family finds their lodgings to be surprisingly different from what they anticipated. Hea...
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Demo Nosebreath Surgery Match
Colleen and Matt struggle to stand out when they meet a prospective birth mother, facing stiff competition from a wealthy, glamorous couple. Meanwhile...
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Misery T* Name Pills
As Joan recuperates in bed after her surgery, she manages to convince Sophia to keep her company, a decision she soon comes to regret. Meanwhile, Jen ...
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Birth Meddling Jacket Denial
Colleen and Matt are distressed to find out they might not be permitted in the delivery room for their adoptive baby's birth, leading them to persuade...
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Sonogram Frog Rub Family
Following Tim's heart attack, he grows overly attached, driving his family to frustration. Meanwhile, Greg and Jen agree to keep the gender of their b...
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Recovery Discipline Psycho Labor
Title: Recovery Discipline Psycho Labor Plot: When John strikes up a friendship with Mr. Sissel, the janitor at Sophia’s school, he discovers that ...
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Lost Math Art Glam
While at the hospital visiting Jen and the newborn, Greg frantically searches for Lark after losing sight of her. Meanwhile, Heather tries to assist S...
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X Box Glimpse Spotlight
When Heather and Tim receive a late-night emergency text from Samantha asking for a ride, they struggle to stay calm. Meanwhile, Tim finds himself in ...
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Four Short Fairy Tales
Title: Four Miniature Fairy Tales Plot: Tim's new toupee elicits a mix of shock and concern from his family as they struggle to conceal their reactio...
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Letter Promise Adult Seventy
Matt and Colleen decide to take Jen and Greg out for an extravagant dinner to express their gratitude for a recommendation letter. However, Jen and Gr...
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Clean Pens Grandma Guys
Jen and Greg enlist Edna, the longtime cleaner for John and Joan, but Jen is taken aback by Edna's peculiar quirks. Meanwhile, Matt, Heather, and Greg...
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12
Cabana Hero Action Son
After Matt assists Grandpa Mort in expertly arranging a family vacation to the Bahamas, everyone is thoroughly impressed. In an attempt to surpass Mat...
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Reverse Burden District Germany
Tim and Heather come to the conclusion that they won't be grandparents anytime soon, prompting them to consider having another child. Meanwhile, Joan ...
