Life in Pieces
Series Overview
Comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various members. Of the three siblings, middle child Matt may have just found his true love, his co-worker, Colleen; his coddled youngest brother, Greg, and his wife, Jen, are overwhelmed by the birth of their first child; and the eldest, Heather, and her husband, Tim, are dreading their impending empty nest so much, they're considering having another baby. Their parents are Joan the family's adoring matriarch who would do anything for her kids - as long as she agrees with it - and John, the gregarious patriarch who's searching for ways to soften the blow of turning 70. As the family's lives unfold in four short stories each week, they try to savor these little pieces of time that flash by but stay with you forever, because these moments add up to what life's all about.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 79 Episodes
2015 – 2019
Premiered: Mon, Sep 21, 2015
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 13: “Reverse Burden District Germany”
When Tim and Heather realize that being grandparents is very far off in the future, they decide to have another baby. Joan gets frustrated when she keeps getting tasked with watching the grandkids. Jen and Greg decide to look for a new house. Matt gets a job offer in Germany, which is problematic for Colleen and Lucas.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Thomas Sadoski
Matt Short
Dianne Wiest
Joan Short
James Brolin
John Short
Zoe Lister-Jones
Jen
Colin Hanks
Greg Short
Betsy Brandt
Heather Short
Dan Bakkedahl
Tim Hughes
Angelique Cabral
Colleen
Niall Cunningham
Tyler Hughes
Holly J. Barrett
Samantha Hughes
Giselle Eisenberg
Sophia Hughes
Ana Sophia Heger
Lark
Hunter King
Clementine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justin Adler
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life in Pieces
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What is Life in Pieces about?
Comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various members. Of the three siblings, middle child Matt may have just found his true love, his co-worker, Colleen; his coddled youngest brother, Greg, and his wife, Jen, are overwhelmed by the birth of their first child; and the eldest, Heather, and her husband, Tim, are dreading their impending empty nest so much, they're considering having another baby. Their parents are Joan the family's adoring matriarch who would do anything for her kids - as long as she agrees with it - and John, the gregarious patriarch who's searching for ways to soften the blow of turning 70. As the family's lives unfold in four short stories each week, they try to savor these little pieces of time that flash by but stay with you forever, because these moments add up to what life's all about.
How many seasons does Life in Pieces have?
Life in Pieces comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Life in Pieces?
Key cast members in Life in Pieces include Thomas Sadoski, Dianne Wiest, James Brolin, Zoe Lister-Jones, Colin Hanks.
Who created or directed Life in Pieces?
Life in Pieces was developed and directed by Justin Adler.