The Short family tries to cherish the moments that sum up what life is all about as their lives are told in four short stories every week.
A wonderful disastrous date occurs between Matt and Colleen, and Joan tries to organize an unplanned family therapy session.
After inviting Colleen to join the family for brunch, Matt helps her overcome the challenge of establishing a connection with them.
When word gets out that Greg confronted Joan for passive-aggressively criticizing Jen's parenting abilities, the siblings praise him. Chad is adamant about eating one final meal with Colleen's grandma before leaving for prison.
John purchases a cell phone for Sophia without her parents' knowledge. Tim and Heather mistakenly cause Tyler a great deal of awkwardness.
Chad is caught by Matt and Colleen attempting to take her cherished dog. Samantha's birthday party is ruined by Tim.
Greg goes camping with Tim and Matt. Heather believes Matt used the money she lent him to purchase Colleen earrings.
Joan extends an invitation to Thanksgiving dinner to Gary Timpkins, their neighbor who recently lost his wife. Samantha goes to the Harvest Festival with John.
John, who is now retired, starts following his kids with his unwelcome attention since he feels bad about ignoring them when he was a pilot.
Greg and Matt started playing competitive ping-pong years ago, but an accident put an end to that game, and Greg is still upset about it.
Tyler announces he's going to college, and Samantha has lice.
Finally, Heather and Tim come across a couple with whom they get along well. Bonnie, Matt's ex-wife, pays him a surprise visit.
Greg attends Colleen's gym, and Tyler and Samantha host a party.
The kids, Tim, and Heather compete to see who can gather the least amount of trash. Jen assists Joan and John.
Joan's nephew Mickey comes for a visit, and Greg and Jen find a solution to their sleeping problems.
Tyler visits a guitar shop with Clementine. Greg and Jen have a discussion about having another child together.
John tries to make himself appear younger when he begins to feel old. For the first time, Matt meets Mia, Colleen's mother.
Heather sends Tyler a flirty text message by mistake. Greg and Jen attempt to help Samantha get her lover back.
When it comes to who gets to use the hot tub, John and Joan argue with their neighbors, Jerry and Pam. Colleen and Matt try their best to be friends.
John takes his new dog out on a date with Colleen and her dog, and Greg gets worried by Jen's very attractive new assistance Jake.
When Tyler attends the prom, he has to follow his parents' and grandparents' advise.
Greg believes Tim is superstitious, Matt and Colleen throw a party to celebrate the release of their book, and Matt makes an important decision.