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Worst Week

Worst Week

Good guy. Bad luck.

TV-142008•22m•6.6/10
Comedy

Ratings

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6.6/10(22)

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.

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Production

Universal Media Studios, Hat Trick Productions

Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

September 22, 2008

Last Aired

June 6, 2009

Networks

CBS

Created By

Matt Tarses

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Pilot
Air date: 2008-09-22
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.
E2
The Bird
Air date: 2008-09-29
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.
E3
The Monitor
Air date: 2008-10-06
Sam seeks help from a friend repairing Dicks portrait, but problems arise when his buddy falls in love with Dick's daughter, Chloe.
E4
The Truck
Air date: 2008-10-13
Mel and Sam decide it's time to reveal their secret, with their first big big doctor's appointment coming up concerning the pregnancy.
E5
The Club
Air date: 2008-10-20
After inviting too many co-workers to the wedding, Sam tells a risky lie that takes on a life of its own...
E6
The Ring
Air date: 2008-11-03
Melanie and Sam are handed down the family wedding ring for use in their marriage, however disaster strikes when Sam loses it...
E7
The Vows
Air date: 2008-11-10
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.
E8
The Cake
Air date: 2008-11-17
The in-laws finally meet up, as Sam's parents meet Mel's folks for the first time.
E9
The Wedding
Air date: 2008-11-24
Sam has to resolve an argument between Mel and Angela.
E10
The Apartment
Air date: 2008-12-08
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.
E11
The Gift
Air date: 2008-12-15
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.
E12
The Article
Air date: 2009-01-12
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.
E13
The Puppy
Air date: 2009-01-19
When Sam sees a litter of puppies being born, he worries he might not be able to handle the birth of his own child.
E14
The Sex
Air date: 2009-02-02
Sam and Mel were caught in an intimate moment when their nephew took their picture, and now plans on showing it around his school.
E15
The Epidural
Air date: 2009-02-16
While Mel goes into labor, Sam does his best to make it to the hospital in time but ends up at the wrong one.
E16
The Party
Air date: 2009-06-06
Sam manages to lose his pants while helping in the preparation of Dick's birthday party.

Cast

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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