Episode 1
Aired Sep 12, 2004
Pilot
The McCallister household undergoes a major change when Grace and Jack's temperamental relationship takes an undue toll on Bobby.
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Episode 2
Aired Sep 19, 2004
Better Days
Jack and Grace clash over her habit of smoking pot; Bobby tries to help make things better for Jack but only makes things worse; President McCallister's political affiliations are explained.
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Episode 3
Aired Sep 26, 2004
The Kindness of Strangers
Bobby learns a powerful lesson when he joins the school's challenge program; Grace is startled by news Bobby's teacher gives her about Jack; President McCallister has a surprising ally at a critical moment in his political career.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 3, 2004
A Man of Faith
When a female Arab-American student accuses Grace of bias, she overreacts and scolds the student, prompting religious groups to boycott her classes.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 10, 2004
The First Lady
A dark secret about the first lady is revealed in the future while, in the present, Jack escorts Courtney to her father's fund-raiser, prompting an unexpected confession.
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Episode 6
Aired Oct 17, 2004
An Innocent Man
Grace is stunned when her friend and colleague is accused of sexually harassing a student; Bobby neglects his schoolwork to spend time with his new girlfriend; Jack is horrified to learn that Courtney and Missy have become friends.
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Episode 7
Aired Oct 27, 2004
Valentino
Grace walks in on Bobby and Dex kissing in the study; Grace and Jack take matters into their own hands when they are unable to persuade Bobby to break it off with Dex; Peter embarrasses Courtney when he shows his overprotective side.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 3, 2004
Election Night
Bobby's heartbreak turns to anger as he seeks revenge on Jack, who he believes is responsible for his breakup with Dex.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 10, 2004
Chess Lessons
Grace promises to be on her best behavior when she and Jack go to Missy's house for dinner, but she loses her cool when the minister (Ed Begley Jr.) attacks her ideals; Bobby intentionally loses at chess games with Peter to spend more time with him.
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Episode 10
Aired Nov 17, 2004
Lost Boys
Grace's warm, intelligent, gay younger brother (Tom Cavanagh) makes a surprise visit to the McCallister home for Thanksgiving.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 1, 2004
Today I Am a Man
Grace catches Jack buying condoms in preparation for his big night with Missy; Grace must make a difficult decision about her family when Jimmy (Tom Cavanagh) falls into old habits.
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Episode 12
Aired Jan 26, 2005
Running Scared
Jack tries to resume a sense of normalcy after his brutal attack, but he finds that the injury may keep him from returning to his old life.
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Episode 13
Aired Feb 2, 2005
A New Frontier
When Tom coincidentally shows up during a camping trip, Bobby becomes suspicious; while Jack and Missy's relationship seems to be winding down, Courtney's dating life is heating up.
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Episode 14
Aired Feb 9, 2005
Into the Woods
Jack surprises Grace and Tom in a compromising situation and tells Grace he disapproves of her romance; Bobby convinces Grace to let him make an eye-opening overnight hunting trip with Peter.
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Episode 15
Aired Feb 16, 2005
Time Out of Life
Grace and Tom's relationship is exposed when a fellow professor catches them kissing in Grace's office.
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Episode 16
Aired Feb 23, 2005
And Justice for All
Peter has to take action when he learns about Grace's relationship with Tom; Bobby and Warren decide to do yard work for money, and they find Jack's wallet in a neighbor's garage.
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Episode 17
Aired Mar 2, 2005
Querida Grace
Jack and Katie's relationship progresses, while Courtney's comes to a screeching halt after Jack learns Nate is cheating on her; Bobby finds a revealing letter when he rummages through his mother's closet when assigned a project on family history.
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Episode 18
Aired Apr 13, 2005
Friends With Benefits
Jack voices his disapproval when he learns that Bobby has secretly decided to try out for the track team; Grace is disappointed when a speaking invitation is rescinded because of her relationship with Tom.
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Episode 19
Aired Apr 20, 2005
A Child of God
Missy reveals a secret that could change her life and Jack's, forever; her revelation leads to her being kicked out of her home, and she turns to Grace for guidance and support.
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Episode 20
Aired Apr 27, 2005
Under the Influence
A big argument and lack of excitement at the school dance prompt Jack, Courtney, Marcus, Missy and Randy to go to an after-party, but a deadly car crash prevents them from reaching their destination.
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Episode 21
Aired May 4, 2005
Stand by Me
Jack tells police that he was driving the night Missy died, but the guilt becomes too much for Marcus, who confesses to his father; the group's sadness turns to outrage when the Rev. Belknap delivers a shocking eulogy at his daughter's funeral.
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Episode 22
Aired May 11, 2005
Legacy
Jack and Bobby discover that Grace is planning to visit their father (Lou Diamond Phillips) and the three embark on a road trip, on which Grace is forced to reveal the reason their father is in prison.
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