Manzo'd with Children

Seasons

2014

USA

5.2

TV-14

The series follows the daily life of Caroline Manzo and her family.

Episode List

S1 • E1

The Princess Bride

Lauren is approached to do a bridal dress photo shoot for a fashion website. Lauren becomes very nervous about her frequent armpit sweat and tries to put an end to it with botox treatments with Jacqueline's help despite Caroline's protest. Lauren's "bridesman", Greg Bennett, comes to visit and gives his opinion on the wedding dress.

S1 • E2

The Flying Manzos

Caroline and Al deal with the disruption of their sons, who turn out to be slobs, moving back into the house. In the midst of the chaos that is her full house, Caroline finds herself concerned about her weight and struggles to exercise. In order to get their mom feeling more confident about tackling her fears, Albie, Chris and Lauren convince Caroline to take a trapeze lesson.

S1 • E3

Off to the Races

Chris and Albie attempt to open a lavish new restaurant at the Meadowlands Race Track, but quickly learn the space isn't big enough to accommodate their vision. Albie's new girlfriend, Brittany, meets the family for the first time, much to Caroline's disapproval. Albie and Lauren disagree over the direction of Albie's life.

S1 • E4

Brothers & Sisters

After Albie tells his sister Lauren that he doesn't want to have a relationship with her, Caroline gives them 24 hours to make peace with each other. Meanwhile, Al Sr. has struck a deal to market a line of sauces based on Caroline's family recipes, but Caroline isn't sure if her recipe is good enough for the masses.

S1 • E5

In Your Cafface

In an effort to perfect her soon-to-be launched BBQ Sauce, Caroline and her family head down to Texas for a family vacation filled with BBQ meat, shots of whiskey and cowboys.

S1 • E6

Secret Sauce

Caroline and Al Sr. decide to spend their 30th anniversary touring the Hudson River on their brand new boat. While Lauren and Chris debate what to get their parents as a gift, Albie struggles with his relationship before getting some motherly advice from Caroline.

S1 • E7

Tattoo Nightmare

Caroline works with a design firm to create the label for her BBQ sauce line. Albie grows frustrated with Brittany when she's disrespectful about a gift he gives her. Faced with the decision of whether or not to break up with her, Albie considers getting a tattoo in an effort to break away from what's expected of him.