Bob Saget
Matt Stewart
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Raising Dad
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Episode 130 min2001-10-05
Pilot
Matt Stewart teaches English at the same high school his elder daughter, Sarah, attends. In the opener, he just doesn't seem to grasp the concept that Sarah does not want her life to be a part of his classroom banter---and the conflict is taking a toll on their relationship. Meanwhile, younger daughter Emily has some issues of her own when she pretends to be sick at school so she can get out early. Grandfather Sam takes it upon himself to get to the bottom of the girl's unusual behavior.
Episode 230 min2001-10-12
Sex Ed
Matt subs in Sarah's Sex Ed. class and gets a surprise when he reaches into a box filled with anonymously written questions. Meanwhile, Sam forgets where he parked his car at the mall.
Episode 330 min2001-10-19
Baby, You Can't Drive My Car
Sarah gets her driver's permit and is determined to get her license, but driving lessons with her father aren't going so well. Matt's overprotective attitude eventually steers Sarah to find a different driving instructor behind his back.
Episode 430 min2001-10-26
For Mature Audiences Only
Sarah and Olivia want to sneak into an R-rated film, but Matt insists that they take Emily along with them since the writers' group is coming over. But Emily has her own idea of which movie she wants to see and talks her way into the theater.
Episode 530 min2001-11-02
Fight for Your Right to Party
Sarah gets invited by a popular senior to one of the hottest parties of the year, but Matt forbids her to go. Meanwhile, Emily is trying everything in her power to start a kids' version of the book of world records.
Episode 630 min2001-11-09
We'll Always Have Scrabble
Matt gets upset when Sarah blows off family game night, so he buys tickets to a Limp Bizkit concert in order to spend more time with her.
Episode 730 min2001-11-16
The Drama Club
Sarah is in a predicament as the director of the school play when she casts two people for the same part. Matt deals with not knowing how to fire the housekeeper.
Episode 830 min2001-12-07
The New Room
Sarah wants her own room after she finds out that Emily and her friend Henry broke into Sarah's diary. With her privacy at stake, Sarah is determined to convince her father that a new room would curb the sisters' fighting.
Episode 930 min2001-12-14
Teacher Evaluations
Teacher evaluation day is here and the staff makes a contest of their reviews. Matt figures he's a shoo-in to win (again), but he just taught his class about irony and the students decide to put the lesson to use by playing a trick on the English teacher.
Episode 1030 min2002-01-11
Matt&Sarah@Gossip.com
Sarah takes an interest in a new student with a criminal past. Matt reveals the info in order to protect her, but she inadvertently lets it slip and gossip spreads. Emily and Sam lose Matt's prized possession.
Episode 1130 min2002-01-18
First Date
Emily is distraught when Matt goes on a date (his first since Abby's death) with a published author and college professor. Sam buys mass quantities at the warehouse store.
Episode 1230 min2002-01-25
Sam's Enchanted Evening
After Sam spends a night out, he and Matt argue and Sam moves out. Sarah wants a later curfew and Emily wants a bra, neither of which will Matt allow.
Episode 1330 min2002-02-01
Mentor Matt
A former student pays a return visit, having written a best-selling novel that bears a striking resemblance to one of Matt's short stories.
Episode 1430 min2002-02-15
The Math Problem
Sarah and Olivia fight over a guy. Meanwhile, Sarah is tutored in math by Travers' nephew, blindly unaware of his crush on her.
Episode 1530 min2002-02-22
Attending a Family Dysfunction
Sarah surprises Sam on his birthday by reuniting him with his daughter Debbie. But old differences don't die easily.
Episode 1630 min2002-03-22
Miss Communication
When Sarah decides to get a job, she is coerced by Matt into working in the school attendance office--and then promptly gets fired. Sam gets a PDA.
Episode 1730 min2002-04-05
A Kiss is Still a Kiss
Matt agrees to accompany his boss (and old family friend) Liz to a wedding, but the date takes an unexpected turn. Sarah books her friends' band at the Juice Bar/Bookstore where she now works.
Episode 1830 min2002-04-12
Home Plates
The death of Sam's old friend and former Red Sox teammate inspires Sam and Matt's journey to the roof of Fenway Park. Sarah hosts a dinner party but is upset when Jared brings a date.
Episode 1930 min2002-04-19
The House of Stewart
Sarah notices signals that Jared may want to be more than just friends. Meanwhile, the Stewart household is plagued by a neighborhood dog.
Episode 2030 min2002-04-26
Bully
Sarah is in a bind when a girl in her math class wants to cheat off her test. The teen says no, but her refusal could lead to a fight. Meanwhile, Emily and her friend Marvin learn a few card tricks.
Episode 2130 min2002-05-03
Daughter Nose Best
Matt refuses to even consider allowing Sarah to get a nose job, so she schedules the surgery behind his back.
Episode 2230 min2002-05-10
Losing It
In the first-season finale, Sarah contemplates taking her relationship with Jared to a new level after he tells her he is spending the summer with his dad in sunny California. Back at the Stewart house, Matt decides to go on a weekend getaway with Nina.
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