Sean Finnerty and his lovely wife, Claudia, became parents right out of high school. Now 32, they struggle to keep their lives (and three children) under control. Over its first season the show evolved a unique take on standard sitcom structure. Each episode begins with a family crisis "explained" in flashbacks from various points of view...
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03x12 Oh, What a Knight Aired: Oct. 16, 2005Lily wants to compete in the Knights of Hibernia beauty pagent, but in order to do so, Sean has to join. NOTE: This episode didn't premiere … [continue reading]
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Grounded for Life debuted on January 10, 2001 as a mid-season replacement on the FOX. It ran for two seasons on the network until being cancelled only two episodes into its third season. It was immediately picked up for the rest of the third season by the The WB, where it aired for two additional seasons until it ended on January 28, 2005.
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Season Guides
View All SeasonsPrevious Episodes
- 03x12 Oh, What a … (Oct. 16, 2005)
- 05x13 Hello, Goodbye (Jan. 28, 2005)
- 05x12 Crazy (Jan. 21, 2005)
- 05x11 The Letter(s) (Jan. 14, 2005)
- 05x10 Tom Sawyer (Jan. 07, 2005)
Show's Cast / Crew
Directors
- John Blanchard (56 episodes)
- John Putch (7 episodes)
- Dennie Gordon (6 episodes)
Writers
- Bill Martin (103 episodes)
- Mike Schiff (103 episodes)
- Chris Kelly (15 episodes)
Series Fun Facts
- In real-life Megyn Price is only 12 years older than her show-daughter Lynsey Bartilson.
- Jake Burbage (Henry) moved back east with his family in 2004. Instead of writing him out or recasting the role, and since Claudia became pregnant, the producers decided to continue the season…
[show]Jake Burbage (Henry) moved back east with his family in 2004. Instead of writing him out or recasting the role, and since Claudia became pregnant, the producers decided to continue the season with one fewer kid. However, Claudia and Sean often say that they have three kids, even while Henry is nowhere to be found.
[hide] - The character of Walt Finnerty (played by Richard Riehle) was born in 1947.
