Seasons & episodes
2 seasons · 36 episodes
Episode 01
Pilot
32-year-old Lydia DeLucca astonishes everyone by breaking off her six-year engagement and enrolling in college.
Episode 02
The Screw-Up
A series of financial setbacks prompts Lydia to consider dropping out of school.
Episode 03
Whadda You Want from Life
Lydia is torn between dating a 23-year-old student and going back to Lou.
Episode 04
He's Very Heavy, He's My Brother
Lydia is concerned about Paulie when he moves in with her following an argument with their father.
Episode 05
Bad Hair Week
Jackie becomes unglued when her irresponsible mother pays a visit. At the same time, Lydia threatens her relationship with Jackie when she chooses to attend a college lecture rather than keep a commitment; Lou inadvertently hurts Paulie's feelings.
Episode 06
The Tell-Tale Uterus
Lydia starts to have second thoughts about breaking up with Lou when her biological clock starts ticking. Unfortunately, Lou is dating someone else; Jackie dates a certain doctor; Dolly revamps her look.
Episode 07
Lydia and the Professor
Lydia's relationship with her English professor could jeopardize both of their futures at the university; Dolly is depressed when Frank spends his free time in a karaoke bar; To broaden their horizons, Jackie and Candy join a Salsa dance class.
Episode 08
The Tutor
At the same time that a 13 year old prodigy is tutoring her in math, Professor Cahill stuns Lydia by suggesting that she drop his class so they can date; After canceling a date with Candy, Paulie and Candy both avoid each other, though for different reasons.
Episode 09
Saint Bernadette
Lydia is upset when her lifelong role model for the modern independent woman gives up her idyllic life to get married to a man she has known for only three weeks.
Episode 10
When Good Ideas Go Bad
Lydia is conflicted when Lou buys ""their"" dream house; Dolly gets hooked on the Internet; Jackie opens her salon to younger clientele.
Episode 11
Photographs
After the death of one of her friends, Dolly divides her possessions between her kids while Lydia tries to spend some quality time with her; Lydia has trouble with a photography assignment; Paulie suffers an embarrassing on-the-job injury.
Episode 12
Nomads
Lydia has the worst week on record when her car breaks down, her apartment is robbed, and she must struggle with a psychology paper; Jackie looks forward to her first date with Professor Leski.
Episode 13
Heart Problems
The family becomes overly protective after Frank suffers a mild heart attack; Victor avoids dealing with his 11 year-old daughter; Candy reveals a startling revelation to Paulie.
Episode 14
Touched by a Biker
After losing her job at the bar, Lydia has trouble making ends meet while meeting her community service requirement; Jackie is wary about trusting Victor; Paulie rebounds from his breakup with Candy by working closely with Plum on the campus watch.
Episode 15
Mr. Wrong
Lydia's parents grow concerned about her continuing friendship with J.T.; Paulie gets the wrong idea about Plum when she rescues him by paying for their dinner.
Episode 16
Or What's a Heaven For?
To Dolly's dismay, Frank quits his job at the tollbooth without consulting her; Lydia tries to help J.T. get his G.E.D, despite his resistance; Victor proposes to Jackie.
Episode 17
Banister Head
When Lydia suspects Paulie of wrongdoing, she gets herself into trouble; Frank tries to start a new career as a restaurateur; Jackie ponders Victor's proposal.
Episode 18
Miracle at the Cucina
In the week of Cucina DeLucca's grand opening, the DeLucca family has a scare when Lydia learns there's a lump in her breast; Paulie meets Plum's father.
Episode 19
No Good Deed
Lydia and Jackie think they've hit the jackpot when they win $ 10,000 in the lottery. Unfortunately a man with a gun claims the ticket is his. When the friends figure out that the gun isn't real, they beat the man up only to have him sue them for $250,000.
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