#1
S1E7
The Real Grandma
When Eileen's strict, Catholic grandmother, Agnes, makes a surprise visit, the family attempts to hide Eileen and Pat's divorce and keep Kenny's sexuality a secret.
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#2
S1E13
The Real Prom
As the school prom approaches, Kenny tries to think of who the best guy would be to ask as his date. With time running out, Kenny and Jimmy try to come up with the perfect “prom-posal” for the classmates they each have set their sights on. Shannon thinks the idea behind prom is a scam and would rather stay at home, but once Pat discovers she was asked to attend, he tries to convince her to go. Meanwhile, Eileen tries to keep VP Murray’s romantic attention at bay but struggles to resist.
#3
S1E3
The Real Lent
Eileen reminds her family that it’s Lent and asks them to give up things they really love, which in turn proves to be quite a daunting task. In a chance meeting, Kenny meets his first gay crush, and Pat discovers his little girl, Shannon, is all grown up.
#4
The Real Secrets
S2E16
#5
The Real Match
S2E7
#6
The Real Thang
S2E1
#7
The Real F Word
S1E4
#8
The Real Spring Fever
S1E5
#9
The Real Man
S1E6
#10
The Real Book Club
S1E8
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Devastated by his break-up with Brett, Kenny tags along with Pat and Jimmy to a Lonely Hearts happy hour, but when they try to use Kenny’s sadness to get attention from single ladies, Kenny inadvertently steals the show. Meanwhile, Eileen shuns the usual Valentine’s Day traditions until a chance encounter changes her mind.
#28
The Real Confirmation
S2E13
#27
The Real Sin
S2E9
#26
Pilot
S1E1
#25
The Real Third Wheel
S2E11
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