Season 1

01 Pilot Episode 11st October 2000 32-year-old Lydia DeLucca astonishes everyone by breaking off her six-year engagement and enrolling in college. 02 The Screw-Up Episode 27th October 2000 A series of financial setbacks prompts Lydia to consider dropping out of school. 03 Whadda You Want from Life Episode 314th October 2000 Lydia is torn between dating a 23-year-old student and going back to Lou. 04 He's Very Heavy, He's My Brother Episode 421st October 2000 Lydia is concerned about Paulie when he moves in with her following an argument with their father. 05 Bad Hair Week Episode 528th October 2000 Jackie becomes unglued when her irresponsible mother pays a visit. At the same time, Lydia threatens her relationship with Jackie when she chooses to attend a college lecture rather than keep a commitment; Lou inadvertently hurts Paulie's feelings. 06 The Tell-Tale Uterus Episode 64th November 2000 Lydia starts to have second thoughts about breaking up with Lou when her biological clock starts ticking. Unfortunately, Lou is dating someone else; Jackie dates a certain doctor; Dolly revamps her look. 07 Lydia and the Professor Episode 711th November 2000 Lydia's relationship with her English professor could jeopardize both of their futures at the university; Dolly is depressed when Frank spends his free time in a karaoke bar; To broaden their horizons, Jackie and Candy join a Salsa dance class. 08 The Tutor Episode 818th November 2000 At the same time that a 13 year old prodigy is tutoring her in math, Professor Cahill stuns Lydia by suggesting that she drop his class so they can date; After canceling a date with Candy, Paulie and Candy both avoid each other, though for different reasons. 09 Saint Bernadette Episode 925th November 2000 Lydia is upset when her lifelong role model for the modern independent woman gives up her idyllic life to get married to a man she has known for only three weeks. 10 When Good Ideas Go Bad Episode 1016th December 2000 Lydia is conflicted when Lou buys ""their"" dream house; Dolly gets hooked on the Internet; Jackie opens her salon to younger clientele. 11 Photographs Episode 116th January 2001 After the death of one of her friends, Dolly divides her possessions between her kids while Lydia tries to spend some quality time with her; Lydia has trouble with a photography assignment; Paulie suffers an embarrassing on-the-job injury. 12 Nomads Episode 1213th January 2001 Lydia has the worst week on record when her car breaks down, her apartment is robbed, and she must struggle with a psychology paper; Jackie looks forward to her first date with Professor Leski. 13 Heart Problems Episode 1320th January 2001 The family becomes overly protective after Frank suffers a mild heart attack; Victor avoids dealing with his 11 year-old daughter; Candy reveals a startling revelation to Paulie. 14 Touched by a Biker Episode 143rd February 2001 After losing her job at the bar, Lydia has trouble making ends meet while meeting her community service requirement; Jackie is wary about trusting Victor; Paulie rebounds from his breakup with Candy by working closely with Plum on the campus watch. 15 Mr. Wrong Episode 1510th February 2001 Lydia's parents grow concerned about her continuing friendship with J.T.; Paulie gets the wrong idea about Plum when she rescues him by paying for their dinner. 16 Or What's a Heaven For? Episode 1617th February 2001 To Dolly's dismay, Frank quits his job at the tollbooth without consulting her; Lydia tries to help J.T. get his G.E.D, despite his resistance; Victor proposes to Jackie. 17 Banister Head Episode 1724th February 2001 When Lydia suspects Paulie of wrongdoing, she gets herself into trouble; Frank tries to start a new career as a restaurateur; Jackie ponders Victor's proposal. 18 Miracle at the Cucina Episode 1810th March 2001 In the week of Cucina DeLucca's grand opening, the DeLucca family has a scare when Lydia learns there's a lump in her breast; Paulie meets Plum's father. 19 No Good Deed Episode 197th April 2001 Lydia and Jackie think they've hit the jackpot when they win $ 10,000 in the lottery. Unfortunately a man with a gun claims the ticket is his. When the friends figure out that the gun isn't real, they beat the man up only to have him sue them for $250,000.