Center of the Universe - Season 1

Center of the Universe

Season 1

2004 • 15 Episodes

Episodes

Pilot - Center of the Universe

1. Pilot

October 27, 2004

Thanks to the relatives, John's and Kate's attempt to renew their wedding vows does not go over as smoothly as planned.

The Lake House - Center of the Universe

2. The Lake House

November 3, 2004

Everyone but Tommy is disgusted when Lily's ex invites her and her family to a lake house party that's being thrown by him and his bride-to-be.

Alarmed and Dangerous - Center of the Universe

3. Alarmed and Dangerous

November 10, 2004

A panic-stricken widow pesters Barnett Security constantly, but when Tommy is assigned to the case, he sees a little more of the woman than her alarm system.

Good Parent, Bad Parent - Center of the Universe

4. Good Parent, Bad Parent

November 24, 2004

For Thanksgiving, John has little to be thankful for when he assumes that Sara is sleeping with her boyfriend, but his meddling doesn't sit well with Lily. Meanwhile, Tommy and Kevin take Art on a road trip to a turkey ranch Art was taken to years ago.

Art's Heart - Center of the Universe

5. Art's Heart

December 1, 2004

Art hurrying out of his Sunday brunches with Miles exposes the elder Barnett's heart problems. Meanwhile, Tommy treats Marge to a belated Mother's Day gift.

And the Silver Medal Goes To... - Center of the Universe

6. And the Silver Medal Goes To...

December 8, 2004

It's Murphy's Law when Kate grudgingly agrees to fix Tommy up with a fellow teacher. Meanwhile, Miles looks for a date to take to a homecoming dance.

Lily's Boyfriend - Center of the Universe

7. Lily's Boyfriend

December 15, 2004

Everyone seems to love Lily's new boyfriend... everyone except Lily, that is. Meanwhile, when Tommy looks for someone to take his extra Bulls ticket -- that Lily's new boyfriend gave him -- he's a little imperceptive to his co-worker's love of the game.

The Work of Art - Center of the Universe

8. The Work of Art

January 5, 2005

At Marge's urging, John brings Art out of retirement in hopes of curing his depression -- which sets off a domino effect where nothing is as it seems.

If You Love Something Leave It Alone - Center of the Universe

9. If You Love Something Leave It Alone

January 12, 2005

John and Kate go a little overboard on Miles' extracurricular activities, and struggle to find something he's good at.

The New Neighbors - Center of the Universe

10. The New Neighbors

January 19, 2005

For Miles' sake, John and Kate spend time with their new neighbors -- whom they have nothing in common with -- because Miles and their son seem to like each other. Meanwhile, Tommy's anger towards Art reaches a boiling point.

It's the Principal of the Thing - Center of the Universe

11. It's the Principal of the Thing

Kate won't stop complaining about the new principal she has to answer to, but when John meets the guy, he believes the other side of the story.

Oh, Brother, What the Hell Were You Thinking? - Center of the Universe

12. Oh, Brother, What the Hell Were You Thinking?

John is upset when Kevin starts turning to Tommy for advice instead of him -- especially after Tommy convinces Kevin to break up with his hometown girlfriend.

The Break-In - Center of the Universe

13. The Break-In

Because they were ""protected"" by Barnett Security, Art blames John after his and Marge's house is robbed, and decides to take matters into his own hands.

Marathon Woman - Center of the Universe

14. Marathon Woman

When the relatives surprise Art and Marge with a down payment on a retirement condo for old people, Art is delighted, but Marge is insulted.

Independence Day - Center of the Universe

15. Independence Day

Tommy seeks independence after John accuses him of being a mooch, but John has problems with Independent Tommy, too.