S1E12 Vietnam
The Clearys feel conflicted when Lawrence and Eddie are drafted to serve in the Vietnam War; Mike and Peggy take matters into their own hands and try to derail Lawrence and Eddie's decision to serve their country.
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#2
S1E20
Timmy's New Hobby
Peggy discovers that Timmy has a newfound and inappropriate hobby and urges Mike to talk to him about it even though he is reluctant to do so. Despite being uncomfortable, Mike attempts to have a conversation with Timmy about the topic and enlists Lawrence’s help in the matter. Elsewhere, Frank is determined to finally catch Joey in a lie.
#3
S1E23
Irish Goodbye
Peggy struggles with Lawrence's decision to move out of the house, especially after she discovers that he is secretly moving in with a girlfriend she’s never met. Lawrence’s determination to keep Peggy out of his personal life only causes her to investigate further, while Mike welcomes his departure. Meanwhile, Timmy can't find his ventriloquist dummy, Knuckles, and learns that Joey took him without asking.
- 4. S1E17 "Low Expectations"
- 5. S1E3 "Microwave"
- 6. S1E4 "Peggy's Day Out"
- 7. S1E6 "Behind the Counter"
- 8. S1E9 "The Love List"
- 9. S1E10 "Show Boat"
- 10. S1E18 "Peggy Drives Away"
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#23
S1E1
Pilot
The household is turned upside down when oldest son Lawrence returns home and announces he’s quitting the seminary to go off and “save the world.” Times are changing and this family will never be the same.
- 22. S1E22 "Whales"
- 21. S1E19 "Mass for Shut-Ins"
- 20. S1E16 "Wendi's House"
- 19. S1E13 "Valentine's Day"
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1 Infamous
11 Hidden Gems
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Top Standout: S1E12 Vietnam
Most Infamous: S1E1 Pilot
Best Hidden Gem: S1E20 Timmy's New Hobby
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