Plot Synopsis

The Buchmans are back! Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt reprise their roles in the limited event series. This revival explores the fertile ground of modern marriage through the eyes of the Buchmans as newly minted empty-nesters after dropping their unpredictable, hard-to-control daughter Mabel (Abby Quinn) off at college. Reprising their roles are original cast members John Pankow as Ira Buchman, Richard Kind as Dr. Mark Devanow, Anne Ramsay as Lisa, Jerry Adler as Mr. Wicker, Cynthia Harris as Sylvia Buchman, Carol Burnett as Theresa Stemple. Additional guest stars include: Cloris Leachman as Mrs. Mandelbaum; Kecia Lewis as Tonya Franklin-Devanow, the therapist wife of Mark Devanow.

"We are so excited to finally be doing this and thrilled to have Peter Tolan as our fearless captain," Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt said in a joint statement on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, when Spectrum Originals picked up the limited series. "We promise you the same funny and heartwarming show -- as soon as we can remember what's funny about being older. It's going to be great!"

On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT, the first six episodes dropped ad-free exclusively on Spectrum's On Demand platform:

"The Kid Leaves": When Paul and Jamie drop their daughter Mabel off for her first day of college, it quickly becomes clear that they have very different ideas of what their lives after children will look like.

"Restraining Orders and Puppies": After too many surprise dorm visits, Mabel forces Jamie to sign a contract limiting contact for the next 48 hours, and suddenly Paul finds himself in the parenting hot seat.

"Body Heat": Jamie makes the decision to get back into the work force, but time and menopause conspire against her. Meanwhile, Paul is invited to speak to Mabel's class only after promising Mabel that no one will know they are related.

"The Toothpick": Jamie spins out when one of her meticulously crafted scrapbooks documenting Mable's childhood disappears. Meanwhile, Ira shocks everyone (himself included) when he asks Lucia to marry him.

"Boundaries and Nakedness": Tonya oversees Jamie's sessions as she transitions back into the workplace as a therapist. At they gym, Paul is going through a battle of his own as Mark is upset that Paul refuses to be naked around him.

"Monkeys, Lies and Withholding": Paul and Jamie pay a visit to the retirement home to visit Paul's mother, Sylvia, and her new boyfriend, Ralph. Meanwhile, an unexpected visitor walks into Ira's restaurant.

The final six episodes were released on Wednesday, December 18, 2019:

"The Will to Live": A childhood friend of Paul and Ira's had died, and his funeral triggers Paul and Jamie's concerns about mortality and getting their affairs in order.

"Anderson Cooper and Other Fantasies": When Lisa is double-booked on her celebrity pet-sitting obligations, Jamie volunteers Paul to stay at Anderson Cooper's place, allowing him his first bachelor night in years.

"The Cheese Stands Alone": When Paul and Jamie get a surprise visit from a wealthy buyer interested in their apartment, they're forced to make a tough decision about the future of their home.

"Real Estate for Beginners": Following Sheila's advice, Paul and Jamie head to a marriage boot camp in The Berkshires in hopes of working out their issues. Back in New York, Lisa dog-sits Donovan...kind of.

"Erotica and Expulsion": Paul and Jamie help Mabel deal with the fallout when a school experiment goes awry. Jamie stumbles upon an unconventional way that Tonya can help Donovan overcome his sleepless nights.

"Happy Birthday, Bon Voyage, Goodbye for Now": Paul and Jamie attempt to plan a surprise birthday party for Mabel, while Mabel is planning to reveal a big surprise of her own.