Worst Week
Episodes

Worst Week

Section Title: Episodes
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No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code	U.S. Viewers (million)

1	"Pilot"	Adam Bernstein	Teleplay by: Matt Tarses	September 22, 2008	101	11.04

In the series premiere, 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.

2	"The Bird"	Adam Bernstein	Matt Tarses	September 29, 2008	102	9.31

Sam tries a different method of winning Dick's approval: impressing his wife, Angela. However, Sam's well thought out plan backfires, when Dick's prize birds get involved.

3	"The Monitor"	Chris Koch	Gail Lerner	October 6, 2008	103	8.79

Sam's friend Adam visits the Claytons's house, and immediately falls for Mel's sister.

4	"The Truck"	Adam Bernstein	Gregg Mettler	October 13, 2008	104	9.78

Sam and Mel continue to keep their upcoming nuptials secret, however it explodes and more in front of the entire Clayton family.

5	"The Club"	Michael Fresco	Luvh Rakhe	October 20, 2008	106	9.90

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

6	"The Ring"	Michael Spiller	Gregg Mettler	November 3, 2008	107	8.40

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

7	"The Vows"	Rob Greenberg	Lon Zimmet & Dan Rubin	November 10, 2008	108	9.62

Sam winds up in hot water, literally, trying to impress the Clayton family minister.

8	"The Cake"	Eyal Gordin	Sam Laybourne	November 17, 2008	109	10.37

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

9	"The Wedding"	Michael Lehmann	Gail Lerner	November 24, 2008	110	10.35

Sam has to resolve an argument between Mel and Angela.

10	"The Apartment"	Fred Savage	Lon Zimmet & Dan Rubin	December 8, 2008	111	10.60

When Angela decides she wants to rent the apartment upstairs from Sam and Mel to be closer once the baby comes, Mel tries to prove that she doesn't need her help.

11	"The Gift"	Adam Bernstein	Allison Brown	December 15, 2008	112	12.12

When Sam learns that Dick gives Angela the same Christmas gift every year, he decides to help Dick find the perfect present.

12	"The Article"	Phil Traill	Neil Goldman & Garrett Donovan	January 12, 2009	113	10.45

When Sam tries to clear his mind from the experience of accidentally walking in on Angela at the gynecologist's office, he writes down his private thoughts - which accidentally wind up in the wrong hands.

13	"The Puppy"	Michael Spiller	Gail Lerner	January 19, 2009	114	9.58

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

14	"The Sex"	Michael Lehmann	Gregg Mettler	February 2, 2009	115	10.04

When Sam and Mel babysit their nephew, he captures a photograph of them in a compromising position that he plans to bring to school for a family photo exhibition.

15	"The Epidural"	Michael Spiller	Luvh Rakhe	February 16, 2009	116	8.70

When Mel calls Sam to let him know she is in labor, he misunderstands the name of the hospital and winds up at the wrong one.

16	"The Party"	John Fortenberry	Sam Laybourne	June 6, 2009	105	1.91

When Sam gives it his all to help the Claytons prepare for Dick's birthday party, he loses his pants and some dignity in his effort to make everything perfect.

Sentence(s)

Worst Week reached a high of 12.12 million viewers with the eleventh episode but declined afterwards.

final_sentence: Worst Week reached a high of 12.12 million viewers with the eleventh episode but declined afterwards.