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Season 1 – The War at Home

2005 Comedy List
24% Tomatometer 21 Reviews
When Dave and Vicky were growing up, their parents had it easy. Back then, there were no "timeouts," no one had any "boundaries" and "parenting" wasn't even a word. Parents also had no idea what their kids were really up to. Now Dave and Vicky have teenagers of their own, and anything their kids might even think about doing, Dave and Vicky have already done (at least twice). But knowledge isn't power; every day is a battle to keep their kids in line. Fifteen-year-old Larry isn't exactly the coolest kid in school, while 16-year-old Hillary thinks she knows it all and is just emerging onto the dating scene. Meanwhile, at 13, Mike is all hormones and video games. Dave and Vicky figure if they can send these three off to college without a police record -- or kids of their own -- they've done a pretty decent job. Read More Read Less
The War at Home — Season 1

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More often just plain ol' offensive than subversive, The War at Home is a familial sitcom where nobody emerges a comedic victor.

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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture In The War at Home, we already hate everybody anyway. Sep 21, 2019 Full Review Joanne Ostrow Denver Post Think "Married... With Children" without the novelty. Sep 21, 2019 Full Review Kay McFadden Seattle Times Star Michael Rapaport wears the Al Bundy crown of thorns well. Sep 21, 2019 Full Review Roger Catlin Hartford Courant How is this crude, dumb-dad comedy different from those that already glut the airwaves? Sep 21, 2019 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette This one would be revolutionary -- if the year was 1980. Sep 21, 2019 Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel Every other attempt to duplicate the inexplicable success of Married... With Children has been a miserable failure. The beat goes on. Sep 20, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 11, 2005 Pilot Dave puts his foot down when 16-year-old Hillary wants to date an older guy. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 18, 2005 I.M. What I.M. Vicky turns to an ex-boyfriend for advice, offending Dave, but when she learns of his admirer from Michigan, the tables are turned. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 25, 2005 High Crimes When Dave's stash of marijuana goes missing, he suspects Hillary because she is being unusually nice to him. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 2, 2005 Guess Who's Coming to the Barbecue Vicki invites the Taye family over for dinner, but Dave offends Omar with what are perceived as racist comments. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 6, 2005 Like a Virgin When Hillary starts inquiring about sex before her Saturday night date, Dave overreacts and plans a weekend family trip to the city in order to prevent her from dating. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 13, 2005 The Bigger They Come Dave argues that Hillary should not get breast implants because inner beauty is all that counts, but his convictions are tested when he meets Larry's unattractive girlfriend. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 20, 2005 Cheers Vicky bans alcohol after she and Dave catch Hillary and her friend drunk in the kitchen in the middle of the night. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 27, 2005 The Empire Spanks Back Dave, fearing the kids are getting away with too much, institutes a zero-tolerance, pro-spanking policy. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 11, 2005 Dave Get Your Gun Larry gets a role in the school musical, convincing Dave and Vicky that their son is gay. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 18, 2005 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do A family dinner gets out of hand when Grandma Betty brings over her new beau. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 8, 2006 It's a Living Mike's invitation to join an honors class inspires Vicky to be more ambitious, but Dave is less than enthusiastic when she sacrifices her duties at home for her new career. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 29, 2006 Gimme a Break With Vicky working more, the house is a shambles as the family tries to adjust to her new working life. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 26, 2006 Three's Company Vicky's college friend Jodi (Jamie Luner) visits, and Dave fears she will tell about the time she and he slept together. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 28, 2006 How Do You Spell Relief? Dave discovers a pregnancy test in the trash and learns that Vicky, depressed about being out of work, has gone off the pill. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 12, 2006 Looney Tunes After finding a note with despondent scribbling on it, Dave and Vicky believe Mike is unhappy and try to pamper him out of his depressed state. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 19, 2006 Oh Grow Up Dave realizes Hilary's gynecologist is his old school-friend; Larry does whatever he can to gain his brother's respect. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 26, 2006 The 17-Year Itch When an attractive saleswoman hits on Dave at work, he believes he is still a catch for the younger ladies. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 9, 2006 13 Going On $30,000 Dave thinks Mike's request for a bar mitzvah is all about the party and gifts. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 16, 2006 Snow Job When Hillary sprains her ankle while skiing and lands in the emergency room, her parents find out she lied to both of them. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 16, 2006 West Palm Beach Story A family trip to Florida to visit Dave's parents goes horribly bad. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 23, 2006 The Runaways Dave and Vicki get tired of parenting and ditch the children. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 30, 2006 Drive Me Crazy Dave takes the blame when Hillary makes a mistake during a driving lesson. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Michael Hänel, Rob Lotterstein, Mindy Schultheis
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (D|S|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 11, 2005