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               When Chris and Sheila think about having another baby together, Nick and Emily plan a divorce party to remind Chris about his past with Sheila; Marny's younger sister is hired as Gary's assistant.             
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         Feb 27 2013 | 
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               Gary struggles to keep up with his successful new career and his responsibilities as a dad; a missing toy makes a sound that keeps Emily and Nick up at night; Ernie is held back at his play group.             
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         Feb 20 2013 | 
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               Marny is dismayed when Gary comes up with a business idea; Chris decides to reinvent himself and starts a new hobby.             
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         Feb 13 2013 | 
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               A near-death experience leaves Marny and Gary worried about their children's future; Chris is jealous of Ernie's new male nanny (Mark Consuelos).             
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         Feb 06 2013 | 
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               Overwhelmed by pressure at work and at home, Marny lies to Gary in hope of securing some time alone; when Chris signs the group up for trivia night, Nick and Sheila's competitive nature causes problems.             
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         Jan 30 2013 | 
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               Gary is willing to do anything to earn his father-in-law's respect; Chris goes on a date with Shelia.             
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         Jan 09 2013 | 
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               Nick and Chris argue about who brought Sheila into their life; Gary talks about the origin of his chipped tooth; Sheila and Chris wait for Ernie's first word.             
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         Jan 02 2013 | 
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               Emily and Nick think Manny and Gary's marriage is in a rut; Sheila and Chris must decide who keeps the engagement ring after their divorce.             
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         Dec 05 2012 | 
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               Sheila tries to win the gang over with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner; Gary decides to spend the holiday waiting in line for a TV that's on sale.             
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         Nov 21 2012 | 
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               Chris plans a nontraditional celebration for Ernie's first birthday; Manny and Gary try a kale-only diet; Sheila tries to deal with her breakup.             
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         Nov 14 2012 | 
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               Gary gets Emily's help organizing his apartment; Freddie and Ernie lock themselves in the bathroom; the guys talk to Nick about his lack of preparation.             
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         Oct 31 2012 | 
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               Nick goes to war with the new co-op board president, Lydia (Marissa Jaret Winokur), when she forbids his annual Halloween decorations.             
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         Oct 24 2012 | 
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               Marny agrees to take care of the kids so Gary can have a break; the guys help Sheila move in hope of getting back Chris' Giants tickets.             
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         Oct 17 2012 | 
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               Gary experiments with unconventional disciplinary tactics; Marny insists on helping Chris; a school project leads Nick to feel overly competitive.             
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         Oct 10 2012 | 
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               After having four boys, Marny wants to try for a girl; Sheila plans and signs everyone up for a child CPR class.             
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         Oct 03 2012 | 
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               Nick confesses to having a shared past with Chris' new girlfriend; Gary steels himself for the consequences of forgetting his anniversary.             
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         Sep 26 2012 | 
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               Chris tries to find a babysitter so he can go to a basketball game without his ex-wife finding out; Gary and Manny get some time alone in an unusual spot; Nick forgets something important.             
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         Sep 12 2012 |