Sensible Andrew and emotive Lauren Stone are happily married. When they decide to embrace the 'joys of parenthood', their lives change and those of her brother Danny and selfish boss (plus her PA), his staff and both their friends sets. And everything is compared to another couple, longer pregnant and sooner parents, Eric and Julie, in 'friendly' rivalry.
Notes from the Underbelly (Season 1)
Pilot (Episode 1) 1.0
Air date: 2007-04-12
Runtime: 20 min
Overview: Andrew and Lauren are deciding if they really want a family or not. But the advice from their friends is not helping them at all! Are they going to have a baby or are they going to continue their lives without one?
Animal Style (Episode 2)
Air date: 2007-04-12
Runtime: 20 min
Overview: Andrew and Lauren are discovering that changes in their life is inevitable. While Lauren must trade her Mini Cooper for a mini-van, Andrew must get read of his hockey table. But things are getting complicated for Lauren when she learns that her driver license is expired and that she must do all of her tests all over again.
Million Dollar Baby (Episode 3)
Air date: 2007-04-18
Runtime: 20 min
Overview: Because of the overwhelming impending costs of having a baby, Andrew looks for a way to save some money... at Lauren's expense. He decides to ask for Danny's help and takes additional landscaping jobs, even if neither are equipped for manual labor. During the meantime, Lauren wonders is she should continue to work or leave her job since he's not getting through to the students she counsels.
Oleander (Episode 4)
Air date: 2007-04-25
Runtime: 20 min
Overview: With Lauren pregnant, the couple quickly find out the pros and cons of pregnancy. Lauren's pregnancy gets in the way of the couple when they try to have some intimacy. Meanwhile, Lauren's highly noticeable "pregnancy" breasts attires the attention of the rich students she counsels
Julie & Eric’s Baby (Episode 5)
Writer: Gary Murphy
Air date: 2007-05-02
Runtime: 20 min
Overview: During a trip to the mall for makeup, Julie's water prematurely breaks. With Eric rushing home from a business trip, Julie ask her friends to be present during the birth. Andrew and Lauren must abruptly abandon their romantic weekend getaway. Danny offers to help by ensuring that their hotel plans don't go to waste.
Mother's Milk (Episode 6)
Air date: 2007-05-09
Runtime: 20 min
Overview: Breastfeeding! This will be the next dilemma for the couple. While Lauren isn't convinced it's necessary, Andrew refuse to changes his mind and claims that being a breastfed baby is the reason why he is successful today.. as a Landscaper Architect. During the meantime, Julie and Eric relation isn't going better and the couple tries to reconnect after the birth of Baby Perry, while Cooper falls for an awesome employee.
Keeping Up Appearances (Episode 7)
Air date: 2007-05-16
Runtime: 20 min
Overview: While Lauren tries to prove to her co-workers, and to herself, that being pregnant won't affect her job. But things don't turn out as planned, and the advice she gave to one of her students put her job in jeopardy. During the meantime, Julie and Cooper realize that they have only on thing in common --Lauren.
Surprise (Episode 8)
Air date: 2007-05-16
Runtime: 20 min
Overview: Today is Andrew's birthday. Everyone has gathered to celebrate this special day. Even Andrew's old college buddy is there to celebrate. But the only problem is that Andrew doesn't like him --at all. Sadly, this day will turn for the worse when some of the biggest secrets are gonna be revealed.
