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Get a Life

A struggling young adult remains stuck in a cycle of immaturity, clinging to his childhood comforts while neglecting the demands of adulthood and responsibility.

Chris Peterson, a 30-year-old paper boy, and his quirky parents, experience a series of hilarious and unconventional misadventures in this offbeat sitcom.

Episodes:

Episode 3 Dadicus

3. Dadicus

Aired: Oct 7, 1990

Chris's dad makes a surprise appearance at the annual newspaper boy picnic, w...

Episode 4 A Family Affair

4. A Family Affair

Aired: Oct 14, 1990

A rift develops between Sharon and her sister Charleen as Charleen falls for ...

Episode 5 Pile of Death

5. Pile of Death

Aired: Oct 21, 1990

Chris sets out to break a world record by stacking an impressive number of it...

Episode 6 Paperboy 2000

6. Paperboy 2000

Aired: Nov 3, 1990

Chris faces off against the Paperboy 2000 in a high-stakes paper delivery com...

Episode 7 Drivers License

7. Drivers License

Aired: Nov 10, 1990

Chris falls for a captivating waitress at the local diner and sets his sights...

Episode 8 The Sitting

8. The Sitting

Aired: Nov 17, 1990

In the next episode, a novice house sitter moves into a grand Victorian mansi...

Episode 9 Bored Straight

9. Bored Straight

Aired: Dec 1, 1990

A paper delivery route becomes a catalyst for change as Chris encounters a gr...

Episode 11 Roots

11. Roots

Aired: Jan 5, 1991

Chris's family secrets are blown wide open as he uncovers a stunning truth ab...

Episode 13 Chris vs. Donald

13. Chris vs. Donald

Aired: Feb 9, 1991

The family reunion takes a dramatic turn as Chris struggles to connect with h...

Episode 15 Houseboy 2000

15. Houseboy 2000

Aired: Mar 9, 1991

Chris is forced to give up his freedom and become Sharon's loyal servant afte...

Episode 16 Married

16. Married

Aired: Mar 23, 1991

Chris's life takes a dramatic turn as he embarks on a whirlwind romance, marr...

Episode 17 Camping 2000

17. Camping 2000

Aired: Mar 30, 1991

A camping trip with Chris and Larry takes an unexpected turn when they wander...

Episode 19 The Big City

19. The Big City

Aired: Apr 21, 1991

Chris's chaotic day takes an unexpected turn when he misplaces his wallet in ...

Episode 20 Neptune 2000

20. Neptune 2000

Aired: Apr 28, 1991

Chris's childhood dream of owning a submarine finally became a reality when h...

Episode 22 Psychic 2000

22. Psychic 2000

Aired: May 19, 1991

Chris gains the power to foresee the future after his close brush with death,...

Info about Get a Life

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: FOX

Genres:Comedy, Fantasy