What a Drag
Season 4, Episode 1 TV-14
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Only after he's started seeing her again does Bailey discover that Sarah hasn't mentioned a word of their relationship to her parents. So when Bailey approaches Mr. Reeves for forgiveness, all he gets is a warning to stay away from his daughter, or else. Meanwhile, as Julia comes home from a summer in Europe to begin married life with Griffin, Charlie worries about Owen's sudden fondness for women's clothes. As a result of her dad's encounter with Bailey, Sarah learns that he isn't going to pay for her to live on campus when she starts school, insisting that she commute from home instead. And Bailey soon discovers that he isn't going to stop there when Mr. Reeves brings charges against him for the drunk driving accident that injured Sarah. Meanwhile, as Julia struggles with getting used to being Griffin's wife and Charlie turns to Owen's teacher for advice, Claudia tries out for her high school's cheerleading squad. After posting bail, Bailey's lawyer is pretty sure that an otherwise clean record will insure him some leniency. However, Sarah discovers that regardless of what she's prepared to do, her father intends to see Bailey punished. And when Charlie's pleas to the D.A. fall on deaf ears, Bailey is forced to stand trial. Meanwhile, as Julia discovers that family life has moved on during her absence, Claudia learns that she's made the cheerleading squad...as their new mascot. But her humiliation at having to wear a ridiculous costume is soon tempered by an older classmate's attention. Finally, as Griffin tries to ease Julia's obvious discomfort, Charlie takes matters into his own hands with a man to man talk with Owen.
Past Imperfect
Season 4, Episode 2 TV-14
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As Julia starts work as a museum volunteer, Sarah is subpoenaed to appear at Bailey's trial. When his lawyer suggests a grueling cross examination to undermine the case against him, Bailey insists he doesn't want Sarah hurt. As a result, Sarah decides her memories of the accident will be vague, even though her father warns that changing her story now could mean trouble. Meanwhile, Claudia looks inside Reed's locker for clues to getting his attention. When a group of parents accuse a pre-school teacher of child abuse, Charlie is concerned both about Owen's safety and ruining Jenny's reputation with unfounded allegations. When a visiting shipmate questions his doting Julia, Griffin suddenly becomes less helpful around the house. And as Schuyler's presence comes between them, Julia explodes in anger and Griffin sends his old friend packing. After pleading guilty to keep Sarah from being forced into lying, Bailey is sentenced to probation and community service. Upset with her parents over their treatment of Bailey, Sarah then arrives to stay with the Salingers until she can find a place of her own. Meanwhile, as Reed warns Claudia to stay out of his locker, Jenny chastises Charlie for giving in to pressure and pulling Owen out of school. And while Charlie does his best to explain, Claudia discovers that Reed may be interested in her after all.
Handicaps
Season 4, Episode 3 TV-14
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Already uncomfortable with Sarah's suggestion that they be roommates, Bailey is made even more so by a community service assignment to talk about alcoholism at his old high school -- the same one where Claudia has just started. As Bailey tries to get out of it, Sarah is bilked by a crooked landlord. And though he offers to pitch in once he's got a job, Bailey's criminal record proves to be a handicap. Meanwhile, as Charlie struggles to start dating again, Griffin hides his business problems from Julia. After buying a motorcycle for a customer who decides he doesn't want it after all, Griffin worries about keeping his business afloat. And as Charlie's next date falls flat after revealing he has children to care for, Bailey's self respect plummets after of losing the job and learning Claudia avoided the school assembly. With Bailey disappointed in Claudia for skipping school to avoid being embarrassed by him, Charlie lashes out at Julia after finding her and Griffin making love in the laundry room. Meanwhile, after Claudia encourages him not to give up, Charlie is the one with second thoughts when his next date has two-year-old twins. Although he balks at her buying new clothes for work, Griffin still won't let Julia know just how shaky their finances are right now. But once he pressures him about the buying the bike as promised, Griffin is relieved when Howie offers to invest money in the business instead. Hoping to make amends with Bailey, Claudia lets him know about an apartment manager's job. And as Bailey gets Sarah to apply so they can live there together, Charlie arrives at Julia and Griffin's apartment to apologize.
Zap
Season 4, Episode 4 TV-14
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As Bailey and Sarah start work as apartment managers, Griffin suggests they make some extra money by doing repairs themselves. But the plan backfires when Bailey's efforts to fix Annie Mott's leaky pipes end in disaster. As Julia sets her sights on a new position at the museum, Owen introduces Charlie to an intriguing woman at the supermarket. And while Julia purposely misleads curator Daniel Musser about her marital status in order to get the job, Charlie falls in love with naturalist Nina Ronstadt. Meanwhile, when threatened with being fired as the school mascot, Claudia redoubles her efforts to stay on. On the eve of his first date with Nina, Charlie falls ill. And though he tries getting through dinner, he's forced to head home early. Then, as Julia's extra hours at the museum cut into her time at home, an accident sends Claudia to the nurse in Reed's arms. Meanwhile, Bailey and Sarah's inexperience sends Annie to the building's owner. But while Sarah suggests a war to drive her out, Bailey's commitment to getting rid of Annie is tested after he spots her at an A.A. meeting. When she's asked to attend a big fund-raiser at the museum, Julia is ecstatic. But her efforts backfire when Daniel makes a pass at her. After Charlie's illness sends him to the hospital for some tests, Claudia concludes that he's lovesick. And while the news that Annie is an alcoholic causes Bailey to reconsider his harsh treatment, Sarah questions his change of heart. Finally, as Julia asks Griffin to join her at the gala after all, Claudia realizes how much Reed cares about her when he recommends she quit as the mascot.
Fight or Flight
Season 4, Episode 5 TV-14
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As things with him and Sarah getting increasingly testy, Bailey's friendship with Annie puts him in a difficult spot when she wants to pay her rent late. And when Bailey loans her $200, Sarah questions his judgment. Although she's rapidly losing interest in working for the museum, Julia manages to keep her job after threatening to accuse Daniel of sexual harassment. Meanwhile, after Nina convinces him to take care of an ailing bird, Charlie discovers she may be going to China for several months. After Sarah learns that she is already several months behind on her rent, Bailey confronts Annie about her lack of honesty. But he's reluctant to follow through when the owner wants to evict Annie and leaves Sarah to finish the job. Sensing something has gone horribly wrong at work, Griffin arrives at the museum. Upon learning how his wife shamelessly flirted in order to get the job, he attacks Daniel. Meanwhile, Charlie is heartened by the news that Nina's trip to China has fallen through. When a problem requires him to close the restaurant for repairs, Nina suggests that Charlie take advantage of the time off. After Bailey comes up with a way for her to avoid paying her rent for awhile, Annie thanks Sarah. Realizing that Bailey acted without telling her first, Sarah wonders if he's falling in love. And though Bailey denies it, Annie's kiss causes him to think twice. When accused of not being committed to their marriage, Julia returns to being a docent, a decision that Daniel doesn't hesitate to endorse.
Immediate Family
Season 4, Episode 6 TV-14
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As Nina helps Charlie prepare for the restaurant's re-opening, Bailey is invited to join Annie for a dinner alone. However, after lying to Sarah about it, Bailey is warned against getting involved with Annie by his AA sponsor. As Charlie makes it clear that he doesn't like Griffin, he is stunned when he thinks he's spotted Kirsten. Then, as Julia encourages Griffin to get to know Charlie and Claudia gets Reed a job at the motorcycle shop, Charlie learns that she has returned to live in San Francisco. And after convincing Nina that having dinner with her shouldn't be a threat, Charlie learns that Kirsten is married. While Griffin tries to improve their relationship by offering to fix an old jukebox Charlie is throwing out, Reed's request for dating advice leads Claudia to believe that he means to ask her out. But after telling Julia about it, Claudia is surprised to learn that Reed is really interested in someone else. Meanwhile, as Julia encourages Charlie to come to grips with Kirsten marriage, following a less-than-romantic dinner together, Annie suggests she and Bailey give up on trying to remain just friends. With Sarah uninterested in being anything more than just roommates, even when her daughter tries bringing him and Annie back together, Bailey realizes they can't. Then, after he and Kirsten agree that everything worked out for the best, Charlie admits he's in love with Nina. Finding that Charlie was totally unaware he was fixing the jukebox causes Griffin to angrily explode at his brother-in-law. As a result of Griffin's harsh words, Charlie makes sure that he knows he approves of him being a member of the family and tries to make amends by offering to have a real wedding for him and Julia.
Positive Attitude
Season 4, Episode 7 TV-14
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As the Salingers prepare for another wedding, Bailey is given just two days to read Moby Dick. And when he turns to Sarah for help, Bailey discovers she's preparing for a dinner date. As Charlie and Julia discuss the wedding plans, Griffin is distracted by the opening of a large motorcycle shop near his own. Meanwhile, as Bailey does his best to avoid Sarah and Elliott's date, Charlie accepts Kirsten's husband's invitation to play racquetball. However, when Charlie passes out during their match, Paul insists on taking him to the hospital. Though Bailey plans to study at home, he's distressed to learn that Elliott is coming back. However, what really bothers him are Sarah's obvious plans for sex. As Griffin bears down at work, Julia thinks he doesn't want a wedding, forcing him to find a way to placate her and save his business, too. Though lulled into complacency by the results of his blood tests, Charlie learns that he has cancer. As Charlie is getting the news about his Hodgkin's Disease, Bailey heads for the library to avoid Elliott and Sarah. But when Annie tracks him down, he ends up spending the night with her. To keep his business afloat, Griffin turns to his business partner for a loan, but has second thoughts after Howie asks him to launder some illicit cash. Meanwhile, when Charlie decides to fire their wedding planner, Julia is pleasantly surprised. And when Kirsten arrives to say that she and Paul won't be coming to the wedding after all, Charlie decides to let her know about his cancer. Finally, as Charlie holds off on telling anyone else for now, Bailey learns that Sarah and Elliott didn't have sex after all.
Sickness, Health/Richer, Poorer
Season 4, Episode 8 TV-14
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With the approach of Julia's wedding, Charlie has yet to tell anyone other than Kirsten that he's sick. And not wanting to make a scene at his sister's wedding, Bailey tells Annie that she can't come with him. However, when Sarah reveals that she's bringing her new boyfriend, Bailey admits to his own affair and asks Annie and her daughter to attend. Meanwhile, as Julia plans an intimate surprise party, Griffin learns that getting out of his deal with Howie comes at a high price. And when Charlie tells Nina about his cancer, she does her best to keep him thinking positive. On the day of the wedding, Griffin insists on going to work first, leaving Julia to get ready at the house as Bailey shows up with Annie and Natalie. As Charlie learns that his treatments are going to disrupt the plans Nina has made for them, Griffin's efforts to resist another illicit deal only get him beat up by Howie right before the wedding. So, when Griffin arrives bloodied, Julia grills him about what really happened. Meanwhile, after Natalie accidentally ruins the wedding cake, Bailey Charlie try finding another on short notice as she gets sick and locks herself in the bathroom. As most everyone else is struggling to free Natalie, Griffin admits he's in trouble. Despite being fraught with doubts, Julia still agrees to go ahead with the wedding. And as the mounting pressure proves overwhelming for Charlie, Nina asks that he find someone else to share his troubles with. Apologizing for all the trouble, Annie then makes matters worse when she accepts Elliot's offer of a ride, forcing Sarah to drive home alone. Finally, Julia tries reassuring Griffin, and herself, that things will be fine.
Truth Be Told
Season 4, Episode 9 TV-14
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Deciding to reveal the news about his cancer, Charlie begins by giving Claudia a sanitized version of the truth. After devastating Bailey with his story, he finds Julia too preoccupied over her own problems to tell her just yet. As Charlie seeks comfort from Kirsten, Claudia's faith in her brother's honesty is shattered upon learning just how serious his disease really is. Meanwhile, when Bailey tries giving him the benefit of his own experience as a recovering alcoholic, Charlie has little patience for his advice. After realizing she'll have to get a paying job, Julia learns about Charlie's condition from Claudia. And when she doesn't show up at the hospital like everyone else, Charlie is upset. While Charlie complains that she doesn't care about anyone other than herself, Julia points out that he's the one who didn't tell her he was sick. Meanwhile, as Claudia and Bailey's advice become too much for him to bear, Charlie turns to Kirsten for help, only to find that she's worried about being the next one to disappoint him. As Charlie tries dealing with his radiology treatments alone, Bailey criticizes Sarah for trying to console his brother behind his back. And deciding to help, Julia and Griffin arrive at the Salinger home to find a place where they can live. Realizing that he's alienated Kirsten, too, Charlie's siblings anxiously await him to return from the hospital. But instead of being angry, Charlie is afraid of what lies ahead and ready to accept whatever comfort and care his family can give.
Adjustment
Season 4, Episode 10 TV-14
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When Julia interviews for a low-paying position at a popular magazine, Griffin agrees they can cut their expenses enough to make up the difference so she can take the job. Seeing how upset she is over her own job, Bailey insists Annie become a licensed insurance adjuster. And as Bailey helps her study, Julia and Griffin try settling into the Salinger's backyard tool shed. Meanwhile, when Griffin's cost-cutting efforts include firing Reed, Claudia isn't too happy. When a parking ticket at work gets her car towed, Julia sees her first week's salary going down the drain. As Charlie insists he won't suffer any side effects of radiation therapy, Bailey gets Annie signed up for the exam. However, as Charlie discovers that the treatments make him much sicker than he thought, Bailey is stunned when Annie fails to show up. And only after he schedules another does Bailey learn that she never wanted to do it in the first place. Meanwhile, as Charlie tries coping with his disabling side effects, Sarah tells Julia to get a job that pays more. As Charlie insists that only he can clean out the shed for Julia and Griffin, Claudia gives Reed a job driving her around town. And after listening to Bailey complain about no one wanting his help, Sarah reminds him that it's Charlie who's sick and Annie who's stuck in a job she doesn't like. Then, as Julia finds herself a better paying job gift-wrapping at a department store, Griffin and Charlie find common ground over cleaning the shed as Bailey makes up with Annie and gets her to take the test.
S'wunnerful Life
Season 4, Episode 11 TV-14
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While home for the holidays, Will is dismayed by Bailey's new relationship with Annie as Justin talks about how great Yale has been. So, as Julia stretches the truth about her gift wrapping job at the department store, Bailey and Annie celebrate her passing the insurance adjusters exam. Meanwhile, Charlie convinces Kirsten to let him tag along on a trip to retrieve some old furniture. Despite his being badly in need of some food, Charlie insists that they not turn back. And to make sure they can't, he hides Kirsten's car keys, forcing them to stay the night. After seeing her being berated by an angry customer, Justin realizes that Julia has been lying about her job. And as Will and Sarah get Bailey to join them for a holiday party, Annie is fired. As Bailey tries to console the newly jobless Annie, Sarah's party gets an unexpected boost when someone spikes her egg nog. And after getting drunk without knowing it, Justin tells Griffin that Yale isn't all that he's claimed, unaware that Julia is listening nearby. When Julia confronts him about his lies, Justin reveals that he knows she's been lying, too. After defending his choice of girlfriends to Will, Bailey promises the distraught Annie some help getting through the holidays as she looks for a new job. And as Justin and Julia agree to level with each other about their miserable lives, Will tries to apologize, only to find that Bailey isn't interested. Finally, as Charlie and Kirsten make their way back home fully aware that their feelings for one another are still there, Julia returns home with Griffin to discover a Christmas surprise.
Empty Shoes
Season 4, Episode 12 TV-14
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As Charlie struggles with the side effects of his radiation treatments, Julia goes to work at the restaurant while also having to help more out at home. But while Bailey is asked to manage Salinger's in his brother's absence, Claudia's offer to help out is rebuffed by Charlie. So, as Julia juggles her responsibilities and Bailey tries putting his own stamp on the family business, Claudia pretends she's fallen asleep on Reed's couch in order to spend the night at his house. After Bailey takes her off a longtime customer's anniversary party, Julia complains to Charlie, who suggests she start keeping a closer eye on Claudia. However, when Julia approaches her about helping out around the house, Claudia says she's already busy with Reed. As Bailey's quick thinking helps salvage a good tip from Mr. Bancroft, Julia's impatience with a customer prompts her brother to fire her. Meanwhile, Charlie takes it upon himself to help out with an architecture assignment Sarah is struggling with at school. As Julia seeks consolation from Griffin, Bailey realizes that he's just as capable as Charlie at running the restaurant. And while Bailey wants to keep the news of his success a secret in order to protect his older brother's pride, Charlie insists it's quite all right with him. Finally, as Claudia discovers that a night spent sleeping on Reed's couch doesn't qualify her to be his girlfriend, Charlie continues seeking refuge in Sarah's project.
Parent Trap
Season 4, Episode 13 TV-14
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Between Julia's job search and Charlie's sudden rash, the Salinger household is a hectic one. As Kirsten takes Charlie to a Chinese herbalist for his rash, Bailey is too busy to spend the night together after Annie sends her daughter to stay with a friend. But after Bailey then talks her into a morning together in bed, he's stunned when it costs Annie a job interview. Meanwhile, as Claudia struggles for Reed's affection, Griffin's business is one step away from going under. And the pressures of keeping his business afloat while having to cope with Julia's family crises may be too much for him to bear. When Griffin decides to borrow some of the money he's holding for him, the plan backfires when Howie unexpectedly shows up looking for cash. As the mounting pressures at home and work cause Griffin to come down hard on Claudia for skipping school because of Reed, Julia accuses him of treating her just like his abusive father treated him. While Annie decides to tell her daughter the truth about her relationship with Bailey, she fails to anticipate how badly Natalie would take the news. As a result, things are put on hold until Natalie can be made to understand. Meanwhile, Kirsten gets Charlie to take up meditation for his rash. As Charlie discovers that his rash may have been caused by a new laundry detergent, Griffin's equipment is repossessed when he can no longer keep up the payments. And while Charlie is upset over his lack of longer control over the events that effect his life, Claudia begs Reed to restore their friendship. Finally, as Julia points out that Charlie's meditation wasn't all a waste of time, she and Griffin find their own marriage coming apart as Bailey and Annie try to keep from upsetting Natalie any further.
Of Human Bonding
Season 4, Episode 14 TV-14
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As Julia starts a new job, Charlie meets a fellow cancer patient whose illness has inspired him to live for the moment. However, when Charlie joins Kevin following their radiation therapy and is late coming home, he worries his sisters. Meanwhile, after listening to co-worker Jeannie Hanson complain about her husband, Julia realizes her own marriage isn't all that good either. And as Sarah worries about her boyfriend Elliot's sexual experience, Bailey tries winning over Annie's daughter with an ice hockey night at Salinger's. When he and Sarah arrive at the restaurant for dinner, Elliot ends up joining Griffin at the bar to watch the hockey game as Bailey inadvertently reminds Natalie of her father and ruins her evening. As Julia and Jeannie find Sarah smarting from rejection, Elliot and Griffin retreat to a strip club where the women eventually track them down. And as a result of watching Julia stand up to Griffin, Jeannie is inspired to leave her own husband. Meanwhile, as Sarah questions Elliot about what he expects sexually, Natalie discovers her dad has moved without telling anyone. Having accused his sisters of going overboard in their efforts to help him, Charlie discovers that even Kevin has limits when it comes to coping with cancer. While Bailey tells Natalie about losing his own father, Sarah learns that Elliot is still a virgin, too. Finally, keeping Jeannie at bay, Julia tries getting Griffin to fight to save their marriage as Bailey's talk cements his relationship with Natalie.
Here and Now
Season 4, Episode 15 TV-14
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While Sarah wants to take their relationship to a physical level, Elliot seems more interested in joining Bailey's daily workout. And once Annie and her daughter see them lifting weights together, Natalie playfully suggests that Bailey and Elliot are in love. Facing fierce competition that threatens to drive him out of business, Griffin asks Julia for help making a low cost television commercial. As Julia and Griffin find someone to help them, Bailey subtlety tries to determine whether Elliot's sexual orientation -- only to discover that he thinks they're both gay. Meanwhile, Charlie learns that radiation therapy has put his friend Kevin's cancer in remission. Upon learning that Sarah has invited Elliot over intending to have sex, Bailey isn't sure how to break the news. However, after Elliot dumps her over dinner, Bailey can no longer keep her boyfriend's sexuality a secret. Meanwhile, only after showing their commercial to a TV station sales executive do Julia and Griffin realize they've been ripped off. And as Claudia is assigned to write a letter for a time capsule at school, Kevin presses Charlie to join him in a new business venture. But between Claudia's looking ahead forty years and Kevin's renewed lease on life, Charlie feels alone in dealing with his own cloudy future. After confronting Elliot about his sexual preference, Sarah decides to make the best of whatever friendship they can have. But the same cannot be said for Elliot's feelings about Bailey. Meanwhile, Griffin comes to grips with the fact that his motorcycle repair business is dead. And as Charlie bitterly explains how he doesn't have the luxury of an optimistic future, Claudia writes of what she's learned from her family's trials and tribulations.
I Give Up
Season 4, Episode 16 TV-14
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As Bailey juggles his many responsibilities, Griffin puts his motorcycle shop up for sale. And though reluctant to accept an offer from the company that drove him out of business, Julia insists that they may have no other choice. As Claudia's grades at school suffer, Charlie helps Kirsten prepare for a vacation with her husband. However, when Charlie is hospitalized with pneumonia, Paul prefers leaving for their trip while Kirsten makes it clear that she needs to stay. Meanwhile, Bailey drifts dangerously close to flunking out of college. Charlie is depressed to learn his illness will prolong his radiation treatments. And when Kirsten's caring for him upsets their plans, Paul is none too happy either. As Claudia spends her days at the movies to avoid school and the hospital, Griffin finally agrees to sell the shop. And in one final insult, he's offered a job by its new owner. Meanwhile, as Bailey decides to quit school to devote more time to his family and the business, Charlie begins losing hope for ever being well again. When Griffin seeks solace from Julia, she's too preoccupied with her family to talk about the job offer. As Kirsten and Paul square off over the time she's spending at the hospital, it becomes clear that she's still in love with Charlie. As a result, Paul must choose whether to take the vacation alone as his wife stays behind. Finally, as Claudia keeps her truancy a secret and Griffin returns to work at the shop, Charlie decides to prepare a will.
Of Sound Mind and Body
Season 4, Episode 17 TV-14
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Learning that Claudia has been missing class, Bailey and Julia are determined to straighten things without telling Charlie. But already upset after Charlie asks Kirsten to take Claudia and Owen in the event he should die, Bailey must tend to an emergency at the apartment. And when Julia can't get someone to watch Owen, they both miss the meeting with Claudia's counselor. Meanwhile, Griffin begins to catch the eye of his new boss, Rosalie. After each of them realize that the other never made the meeting, Bailey and Julia assure Ms. Huffman that they will straighten things out at once. But when the counselor calls the welfare department, a caseworker arrives at the house to pick up Claudia and Owen. Meanwhile, Kirsten's husband Paul won't agree to be the children's guardian as Griffin sees that Rosalie has more than just a passing interest in him. At the Child Welfare office, caseworker James Day will only agree to release Claudia and Owen to Kristen. Told of what's happened, Charlie demands to be released from the hospital so he can clear things up. But when his doctor insists he stay, Bailey and Julia are sent to meet with Day, who says they are in danger of losing their younger siblings. Realizing she must present a more stable image, Julia asks Griffin for help. And after they make their case with Day, he agrees to let Claudia and Owen return home as Charlie is finally released from the hospital.
True or False
Season 4, Episode 18 TV-14
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As Charlie insists that Claudia see a psychologist, Julia asks Bailey if she could continue taking one of his college classes while posing as him. But as the class reawakens Julia's intellectual curiosity, her husband is laying the groundwork for an affair with his boss. Meanwhile, an unsettling middle of the night encounter leads Bailey to suspect Annie is drinking again -- a accusation which she vehemently denies. As Claudia's therapist suggests reaching out for Charlie's help, Julia's first term paper makes it clear that she's not the same person who began the class. While her professor warns that she cannot continue to attend as a student, she offers Julia job as her research assistant instead. As Griffin and Rosalie try to maintain a veil of secrecy over their budding affair, Bailey fears the worst when Annie misses an important AA meeting. And when he tracks her down at home, she's drunk. With Claudia still uneasy about her relationship with Charlie, Julia tells Griffin about the professor's job offer. Although giving her his blessing, Griffin is fully aware that it will mean spending even less time together. Then, after seeking Sarah's advice, Bailey tells Annie that he can't take responsibility for her rapidly deteriorating life. Finally, as Griffin and Rosalie are preparing to take the next step toward consummating their affair, Julia finds evidence that her husband is seeing someone else.
Go Away
Season 4, Episode 19 TV-14
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After Julia finds a note from Rosalie and confronts Griffin about their affair, Bailey balks at Annie's wanting him to be responsible for keeping her sober. Upset to learn that his cancer treatments may not have worked, Charlie takes Bailey and Julia to a mountain cabin where they used to vacation with their parents. And while returning to the scene of some pleasant childhood memories provides momentary relief, Charlie is soon forced to tell his brother and sister about the inconclusive test results. Back at home, Kirsten discovers that Claudia is applying to a Massachusetts prep school. And as Griffin turns to Rosalie after being thrown out of the house, Sarah worries about what Annie's drinking will mean for her daughter. As Bailey admits to running away from Annie in order to protect himself and Julia concedes to having second thoughts about skipping college, Charlie admits he's never felt the same since learning of their parent's tragic deaths. Meanwhile, as Sarah intervenes when Annie is too drunk to take care of Natalie, Rosalie convinces Griffin to spend the night. And when pressed by Kirsten, Claudia admits she's afraid of being abandoned once again should Charlie die. Having ruined their good memories of the cabin with the ill-timed visit, Charlie and his siblings return home. There, Bailey learns that Annie has checked into a rehab program after Sarah agreed to take care of Natalie while she's away. Unaware of what happened while she was gone, Julia arrives at the motorcycle shop unannounced to ask Griffin to come home and work things out. Finally, as Charlie arrives back at the house, he's met with a message from his doctor.
Square One
Season 4, Episode 20 TV-14
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With Charlie ready to start his life anew, his from cancer recovery prompts Julia into starting over with Griffin, too. Yet, wracked with guilt over not having been truthful about their affair, Griffin tries to break it off with Rosalie. But when she refuses go quietly, he must try and cover with Julia. Meanwhile, as Charlie has difficulty arranging a party to celebrate his good fortune, Bailey and Sarah discover that caring for Annie's daughter is harder than expected. Having forgotten to tell everyone that his party was postponed, Charlie is surprised when a stripper arrives for the event. While helping him out Owen, she makes Charlie see that he's not taking full advantage of his new lease on life. Deciding to do something about it, he then asks Kirsten to join him on a road, only to find that she's not nearly so flexible now that he's well. Meanwhile, as caring for Natalie brings them closer, Sarah wonders about Bailey's intentions with Annie. And after losing his job at the motorcycle shop, Griffin tells Julia that he quit because of Rosalie. Still guilty over having not told Julia the truth, Griffin seeks the advice of a priest before breaking the news about his having slept with Rosalie. And in the wake of learning about the extent of his affair, Julia is no longer sure about their future. Then, after Annie presses Bailey about the future of their relationship, Sarah tries to keep her distance to avoid getting hurt. Only she finds she's drawn in by Natalie's needs. Finally, Charlie is talked into cleansing his life of everything that reminds him of his days as a cancer patient.
Free and Clear
Season 4, Episode 21 TV-14
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Following a Tarot card reading predicting a major decision in Charlie's future, Joe reveals he's been approached about selling the restaurant. And while the money and freedom it would present Charlie with an opportunity for change, his siblings have no hesitation about wanting to keep the restaurant themselves. Meanwhile, Julia and Griffin seek the advice of a therapist to heal their crumbling marriage. And as Bailey gets word that his community service obligation has been fulfilled, Claudia's hard-nosed debate opponent asks her out on a date. While Charlie has second thoughts after agreeing to buy out Joe, Bailey is more convinced than ever that they shouldn't sell. And as the therapy sessions persuade Julia to forgive Griffin's infidelity, Claudia is upset when Jamie fails to show up for their date. Once Charlie changes his mind again, Julia considers using her share of the proceeds to return to school. However, Griffin accuses her of making the decision without him, sending them back to square one in the process of saving their marriage. Convinced that running the restaurant is what he really wants, Bailey approaches Charlie about taking it over. So, as Claudia discovers that Jamie is the son of their father's old rival, Charlie again agrees to keep the business in the family. And as Bailey prepares to take on the responsibility, Charlie turns to refashioning his own life by starting a romance with Daphne. Finally, as and Claudia vow that the family feud ends with them, Sarah is stunned to hear Bailey talk of getting back together with Annie.
Opposites Distract
Season 4, Episode 22 TV-14
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As Annie nervously returns home from rehab, Charlie's new girlfriend is directing and starring in a musical she and her friends have written. However, when the leading man drops out at the last minute, Daphne persuades Charlie to step in. With Justin home from college, Julia tells him about her rocky marriage. And though Griffin wants a few days to visit a friend in New Mexico, word of Justin's return makes him think twice about going away. Meanwhile, when Annie realizes that they are using sex in order to avoid talking, she asks Bailey to leave. As Justin makes his dislike for Griffin clear, Daphne persuades Charlie to forgo a job offer. And after another fight with Julia, Griffin warns Justin to steer clear of his wife. But given the chance, Justin makes it clear that he thinks Griffin and Julia's marriage is a bad idea. Then, as Daphne senses the Salingers are looking down on her, Annie's candor about her problems make Sarah uncomfortable. And once Bailey asks for her help, too, Sarah insists that he and Annie work it out themselves. Meanwhile, Griffin decides to take the New Mexico trip after all -- until a fight with a newlywed couple at the airport lands him in jail. After Julia bails him out, Griffin's injuries from the fight make it hard for him to get around. But despite Justin's complaints, she insists on taking care of her husband. In the wake of a bad review, Charlie inspires the cast to continue on with the show. And as Claudia begins to grow weary of her own boyfriend's ceaseless attention, Bailey and Annie lock themselves in a room together to talk things out. Finally, excited by the prospect of a better times ahead with Annie, Bailey encourages a disappointed Sarah to go away for the summer.
Fools Rush In
Season 4, Episode 23 TV-14
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As Bailey prepares to move in with Annie, Sarah begins looking for another roommate for a summer beach house. And while Bailey is having second thoughts about moving, Sarah is interested in asking Eric, one of the restaurant's waiters. Although a dinner date with Kirsten and Paul makes Daphne uncomfortable, Charlie refuses to stand up for her decision to work as a stripper. Meanwhile, Griffin unexpectedly wins a romantic weekend for two. While Bailey is surprised when Sarah asks Eric to move into the apartment now that he's gone, nothing could be more of a shock than when Annie's ex-husband Jay shows up. And while Claudia is stunned when Jamie invites her to his school's prom, Julia isn't at all sure about going away with Griffin. However, sensing that it may be their only chance at reconciliation, she puts everything else on hold in order to go. Meanwhile, after showing up unannounced at a bachelor party to watch her at work, Charlie wants Daphne to quit. As Eric is preparing to move into his old room, Bailey tells Annie that he doesn't approve of Jay's return. And with Eric's move on hold for now, Bailey is stunned when Jay announces his intention to get both Annie and Natalie back. Meanwhile, as Claudia prepares for the prom, Daphne makes it clear that she doesn't need Charlie interfering in her life. Finally, as Griffin and Julia use their weekend away to put some romance back in their grim lives, Charlie learns that Daphne is pregnant.
Fools Rush Out
Season 4, Episode 24 TV-14
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As Charlie is stunned by the news of Daphne's pregnancy, Julia gets word that she's been accepted at Stanford. And while he was once ambivalent about moving in with Annie, Bailey insists that he now wants to get married. However, after Bailey faces down an angry and equally determined Jay, he's stunned to learn that Annie and Natalie are moving back with him. Then, as Claudia tries to anticipate anything that could possibly disrupt her big night at the prom with Jamie, Daphne admits she would be willing to have an abortion. But Charlie suggests she have the baby, even if it means having to raise the child on his own. As Griffin suggests that Julia attend college in the fall without him, Bailey chastises Annie for refusing to give him a chance before deciding to move. And when he turns to Sarah for support, she claims she's still in love with him, leading the two longtime friends into bed -- together! Meanwhile, when Claudia discovers he had the date of the prom all wrong, Jamie asks their limousine driver to negotiate a truce. As Julia prepares to leave Griffin and start her life over at college, Claudia gets word that she's been accepted at a prestigious East coast boarding school. But when she's anxious about what might happen with Jamie, Julia tries to reassure her sister that things don't have to end up like her and Griffin. Finally, after breaking the news to his sisters Charlie joins Daphne at the doctor's office where he gets his first look at their baby.
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