Pilot
60m · October 1, 2000
32-year-old Lydia DeLucca astonishes everyone by breaking off her six-year engagement and enrolling in college.
The Screw-Up
60m · October 7, 2000
A series of financial setbacks prompts Lydia to consider dropping out of school.
Whadda You Want from Life
60m · October 14, 2000
Lydia is torn between dating a 23-year-old student and going back to Lou.
He's Very Heavy, He's My Brother
60m · October 21, 2000
Lydia is concerned about Paulie when he moves in with her following an argument with their father.
Bad Hair Week
60m · October 28, 2000
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.
The Tell-Tale Uterus
60m · November 4, 2000
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.
E7
Lydia and the Professor
60m · November 11, 2000
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.
The Tutor
60m · November 18, 2000
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.
Saint Bernadette
60m · November 25, 2000
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.
When Good Ideas Go Bad
60m · December 16, 2000
Lydia is conflicted when Lou buys ""their"" dream house; Dolly gets hooked on the Internet; Jackie opens her salon to younger clientele.
Photographs
60m · January 6, 2001
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.
Nomads
60m · January 13, 2001
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.
Heart Problems
60m · January 20, 2001
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.
Touched by a Biker
60m · February 3, 2001
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.
Mr. Wrong
60m · February 10, 2001
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.
Or What's a Heaven For?
60m · February 17, 2001
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.
Banister Head
60m · February 24, 2001
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.
Miracle at the Cucina
60m · March 10, 2001
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.
No Good Deed
60m · April 7, 2001
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.