Parenthood Season 1, Episode 2: My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW

Pilot

Garry hopes his dad will appear at his baseball team's championship game, but Helen doubts her indifferent ex will show up; Marilyn gives Susan's childhood stewardess doll to Patty.

30 min

The Plague

Gil volunteers to help untangle his father's finances; Patty freezes during a ballet recital.

30 min

I Never Invested for My Father

Julie walks out on Tod when she discovers he's planning the formal wedding they never had.

30 min

Love Stinks

Gil's jealous when Max prefers to spend time with Grandpa; Helen is attracted to a housepainter who's like an older Tod.

30 min

Cards & Cars

Gil and Karen's plans for an old-fashioned Hallowe'en make the kids feel dowdy next to their Ninja Turtled friends.

30 min

Hollow Halloween

Helen finds Garry kissing a girl in his room; Gil and Karen try to get rid of a pesky raccoon.

30 min

Small Surprises

With the kids away, Gil and Karen anticiapte a romantic 11th anniversary—until Gil's mom shows up on their doorstep.

30 min

Take My Parents, Please

A Thanksgiving to remember at the Buckman house.

30 min

Thanksgiving with a T that Rhymes with B that Stands for Basketball

Building an outdoor deck makes Gil a hero to Kevin—making it difficult for Gil to quit as he'd like.

30 min

Gil vs. the Deck

Tod's stripper mother visits; Frank locks horns with Nathan over child-rearing.

30 min

Fun for Kids

30 min