Worst Week

22min

Comedy

Sam Briggs is an entertainment magazine editor who will do anything to please his girlfriend's parents...but instead becomes a one-man wrecking crew whenever he's around them. Sam and his girlfriend, Melanie Clayton, have only one hurdle left to clear as they start their life together: breaking the news to Mel's conservative parents that they have a wedding in the works and a baby on the way.

Production Companies

Universal Media Studios

Hat Trick Productions

Episodes

Cast

Pilot

1. Pilot

22nd Sep 2008

Sam and Mel intend to reveal her pregnancy to her parents after a quiet dinner. However, when Sam misses the train after having a drunk girl throw up on him, the dinner starts becoming increasingly unlikely.

The Bird

2. The Bird

29th Sep 2008

Sam tries to win over Dick by charming Angela, but then ruins any progress he made when he has a mishap with Dick's birds.

The Monitor

3. The Monitor

6th Oct 2008

Sam seeks help from a friend repairing Dicks portrait, but problems arise when his buddy falls in love with Dick's daughter, Chloe.

The Truck

4. The Truck

13th Oct 2008

Mel and Sam decide it's time to reveal their secret, with their first big big doctor's appointment coming up concerning the pregnancy.

The Club

5. The Club

20th Oct 2008

After inviting too many co-workers to the wedding, Sam tells a risky lie that takes on a life of its own...

The Ring

6. The Ring

3rd Nov 2008

Melanie and Sam are handed down the family wedding ring for use in their marriage, however disaster strikes when Sam loses it...

The Vows

7. The Vows

10th Nov 2008

Sam hopes he can get the Clayton's minister to perform their wedding ceremony, but as usual Sam's good intentions end with him stuck in a predicament from Hell.

The Cake

8. The Cake

17th Nov 2008

The in-laws finally meet up, as Sam's parents meet Mel's folks for the first time.

The Wedding

9. The Wedding

24th Nov 2008

Sam has to resolve an argument between Mel and Angela.

The Apartment

10. The Apartment

8th Dec 2008

Mel tries to prove she doesn't need help from Angela when she considers renting the apartment above Sam and Mel, to be closer when the baby comes.

The Gift

11. The Gift

15th Dec 2008

When Sam learns that Dick buys Angela the same Christmas gift every year, he offers to help him get something really special for her...but Sam's attempt to deliver the perfect present does not go as well as he planned.

The Article

12. The Article

12th Jan 2009

Sam feels a need to empty the picture left in his mind after accidentally walking in on Angela at a gynecologist office, which causes him to write down his personal and private thoughts...which wind up in the wrong hands.

The Puppy

13. The Puppy

19th Jan 2009

When Sam sees a litter of puppies being born, he worries he might not be able to handle the birth of his own child.

The Sex

14. The Sex

2nd Feb 2009

Sam and Mel were caught in an intimate moment when their nephew took their picture, and now plans on showing it around his school.

The Epidural

15. The Epidural

16th Feb 2009

While Mel goes into labor, Sam does his best to make it to the hospital in time but ends up at the wrong one.

The Party

16. The Party

6th Jun 2009

Sam manages to lose his pants while helping in the preparation of Dick's birthday party.

First air date

22nd Sep 2008

Last air date

6th Jun 2009

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks