American comedy series about the joys of family life, based on the hit film and starring Ed Begley Jr in the role originally created by Steve Martin. This double-length pilot episode is scripted by the film's writers, and the film's director Ron Howard is executive producer.

Meet the four generations of the Buckman family as they assemble for Grandma's birthday - a celebration only slightly marred by her fear of being placed in a home, minor squabbles and 10-year-old Kevin's angst about his first day back at school.