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Worst Week

Worst Week

★ 6.7/10•2008•22m•TV-14•Comedy
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Good guy. Bad luck.

Sam Briggs is an entertainment magazine editor who will do anything to please his girlfriend's parents...but instead becomes a one-man wrecking crew whenever he's around them. Sam and his girlfriend, Melanie Clayton, have only one hurdle left to clear as they start their life together: breaking the news to Mel's conservative parents that they have a wedding in the works and a baby on the way.

StatusCanceled
Runtime22m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 22, 2008

Episodes

E1

Pilot

Sam and Mel intend to reveal her pregnancy to her parents after a quiet dinner. However, when Sam misses the train after having a drunk girl throw up on him, the dinner starts becoming increasingly unlikely.

Sep 22, 2008

E2

The Bird

Sam tries to win over Dick by charming Angela, but then ruins any progress he made when he has a mishap with Dick's birds.

Sep 29, 2008

E3

The Monitor

Sam seeks help from a friend repairing Dicks portrait, but problems arise when his buddy falls in love with Dick's daughter, Chloe.

Oct 6, 2008

E4

The Truck

Mel and Sam decide it's time to reveal their secret, with their first big big doctor's appointment coming up concerning the pregnancy.

Oct 13, 2008

E5

The Club

After inviting too many co-workers to the wedding, Sam tells a risky lie that takes on a life of its own...

Oct 20, 2008

E6

The Ring

Melanie and Sam are handed down the family wedding ring for use in their marriage, however disaster strikes when Sam loses it...

Nov 3, 2008

E7

The Vows

Sam hopes he can get the Clayton's minister to perform their wedding ceremony, but as usual Sam's good intentions end with him stuck in a predicament from Hell.

Nov 10, 2008

E8

The Cake

The in-laws finally meet up, as Sam's parents meet Mel's folks for the first time.

Nov 17, 2008

E9

The Wedding

Sam has to resolve an argument between Mel and Angela.

Nov 24, 2008

E10

The Apartment

Mel tries to prove she doesn't need help from Angela when she considers renting the apartment above Sam and Mel, to be closer when the baby comes.

Dec 8, 2008

E11

The Gift

When Sam learns that Dick buys Angela the same Christmas gift every year, he offers to help him get something really special for her...but Sam's attempt to deliver the perfect present does not go as well as he planned.

Dec 15, 2008

E12

The Article

Sam feels a need to empty the picture left in his mind after accidentally walking in on Angela at a gynecologist office, which causes him to write down his personal and private thoughts...which wind up in the wrong hands.

Jan 12, 2009

E13

The Puppy

When Sam sees a litter of puppies being born, he worries he might not be able to handle the birth of his own child.

Jan 19, 2009

E14

The Sex

Sam and Mel were caught in an intimate moment when their nephew took their picture, and now plans on showing it around his school.

Feb 2, 2009

E15

The Epidural

While Mel goes into labor, Sam does his best to make it to the hospital in time but ends up at the wrong one.

Feb 16, 2009

E16

The Party

Sam manages to lose his pants while helping in the preparation of Dick's birthday party.

Jun 6, 2009

Actors

Kyle Bornheimer

Kyle Bornheimer

Sam Briggs

Erinn Hayes

Erinn Hayes

Melanie Clayton

Nancy Lenehan

Nancy Lenehan

Angela Clayton

Kurtwood Smith

Kurtwood Smith

Dick Clayton

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