Storyline

Lydia DeLucca is a New Jersey bartender who wants more out of her life than just marriage and kids. So she breaks off her engagement, and heads to college. This doesn’t make her ex-boyfriend Lou happy, who thinks she is wasting her time getting an education. Her family is none too supportive either. Her mother, Dolly, thinks marriage would be better since she thinks Lydia can’t take care of herself. Her dad, Frank, cares more about the New York Giants than Lydia’s psych term paper. But that’s life…

First Aired

2000-10-01
Last Aired

2002-01-26
Creator

Diane Ruggiero
Genre

Drama, Comedy
Seasons

2
Episodes

36
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

CBS

Keywords:

new jersey italian american family drama family

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Season 1

Season 2

1. Pilot

32-year-old Lydia DeLucca astonishes everyone by breaking off her six-year engagement and enrolling in...More

32-year-old Lydia DeLucca astonishes everyone by breaking off her six-year engagement and enrolling in college.Less

60mins 2000-10-01

2. The Screw-Up

A series of financial setbacks prompts Lydia to consider dropping out of school.

A series of financial setbacks prompts Lydia to consider dropping out of school.Less

60mins 2000-10-07

3. Whadda You Want from Life

Lydia is torn between dating a 23-year-old student and going back to Lou.

Lydia is torn between dating a 23-year-old student and going back to Lou.Less

60mins 2000-10-14

4. He's Very Heavy, He's My Brother

Lydia is concerned about Paulie when he moves in with her following an argument with their father.

Lydia is concerned about Paulie when he moves in with her following an argument with their father.Less

60mins 2000-10-21

5. Bad Hair Week

Jackie becomes unglued when her irresponsible mother pays a visit. At the same time, Lydia threatens h...More

Jackie becomes unglued when her irresponsible mother pays a visit. At the same time, Lydia threatens her relationship with Jackie when she chooses to attend a college lecture rather than keep a commitment; Lou inadvertently hurts Paulie's feelings.Less

60mins 2000-10-28

6. The Tell-Tale Uterus

Lydia starts to have second thoughts about breaking up with Lou when her biological clock starts ticki...More

Lydia starts to have second thoughts about breaking up with Lou when her biological clock starts ticking. Unfortunately, Lou is dating someone else; Jackie dates a certain doctor; Dolly revamps her look.Less

60mins 2000-11-04

7. Lydia and the Professor

Lydia's relationship with her English professor could jeopardize both of their futures at the universi...More

Lydia's relationship with her English professor could jeopardize both of their futures at the university; Dolly is depressed when Frank spends his free time in a karaoke bar; To broaden their horizons, Jackie and Candy join a Salsa dance class.Less

60mins 2000-11-11

8. The Tutor

At the same time that a 13 year old prodigy is tutoring her in math, Professor Cahill stuns Lydia by s...More

At the same time that a 13 year old prodigy is tutoring her in math, Professor Cahill stuns Lydia by suggesting that she drop his class so they can date; After canceling a date with Candy, Paulie and Candy both avoid each other, though for different reasons.Less

60mins 2000-11-18

9. Saint Bernadette

Lydia is upset when her lifelong role model for the modern independent woman gives up her idyllic life...More

Lydia is upset when her lifelong role model for the modern independent woman gives up her idyllic life to get married to a man she has known for only three weeks.Less

60mins 2000-11-25

10. When Good Ideas Go Bad

Lydia is conflicted when Lou buys ""their"" dream house; Dolly gets hooked on the Internet; Jackie ope...More

Lydia is conflicted when Lou buys ""their"" dream house; Dolly gets hooked on the Internet; Jackie opens her salon to younger clientele.Less

60mins 2000-12-16

11. Photographs

After the death of one of her friends, Dolly divides her possessions between her kids while Lydia trie...More

After the death of one of her friends, Dolly divides her possessions between her kids while Lydia tries to spend some quality time with her; Lydia has trouble with a photography assignment; Paulie suffers an embarrassing on-the-job injury.Less

60mins 2001-01-06

12. Nomads

Lydia has the worst week on record when her car breaks down, her apartment is robbed, and she must str...More

Lydia has the worst week on record when her car breaks down, her apartment is robbed, and she must struggle with a psychology paper; Jackie looks forward to her first date with Professor Leski.Less

60mins 2001-01-13

13. Heart Problems

The family becomes overly protective after Frank suffers a mild heart attack; Victor avoids dealing wi...More

The family becomes overly protective after Frank suffers a mild heart attack; Victor avoids dealing with his 11 year-old daughter; Candy reveals a startling revelation to Paulie.Less

60mins 2001-01-20

14. Touched by a Biker

After losing her job at the bar, Lydia has trouble making ends meet while meeting her community servic...More

After losing her job at the bar, Lydia has trouble making ends meet while meeting her community service requirement; Jackie is wary about trusting Victor; Paulie rebounds from his breakup with Candy by working closely with Plum on the campus watch.Less

60mins 2001-02-03

15. Mr. Wrong

Lydia's parents grow concerned about her continuing friendship with J.T.; Paulie gets the wrong idea a...More

Lydia's parents grow concerned about her continuing friendship with J.T.; Paulie gets the wrong idea about Plum when she rescues him by paying for their dinner.Less

60mins 2001-02-10

16. Or What's a Heaven For?

To Dolly's dismay, Frank quits his job at the tollbooth without consulting her; Lydia tries to help J....More

To Dolly's dismay, Frank quits his job at the tollbooth without consulting her; Lydia tries to help J.T. get his G.E.D, despite his resistance; Victor proposes to Jackie.Less

60mins 2001-02-17

17. Banister Head

When Lydia suspects Paulie of wrongdoing, she gets herself into trouble; Frank tries to start a new ca...More

When Lydia suspects Paulie of wrongdoing, she gets herself into trouble; Frank tries to start a new career as a restaurateur; Jackie ponders Victor's proposal.Less

60mins 2001-02-24

18. Miracle at the Cucina

In the week of Cucina DeLucca's grand opening, the DeLucca family has a scare when Lydia learns there'...More

In the week of Cucina DeLucca's grand opening, the DeLucca family has a scare when Lydia learns there's a lump in her breast; Paulie meets Plum's father.Less

60mins 2001-03-10

19. No Good Deed

Lydia and Jackie think they've hit the jackpot when they win $ 10,000 in the lottery. Unfortunately a...More

Lydia and Jackie think they've hit the jackpot when they win $ 10,000 in the lottery. Unfortunately a man with a gun claims the ticket is his. When the friends figure out that the gun isn't real, they beat the man up only to have him sue them for $250,000.Less