Ep 1. Jungle Push Resort Anniversary

At the start of Life in Pieces season 4, the Short family decides to celebrate their parents' 30th wedding anniversary in a luxurious Costa Rican resort called Jungle Push. Each couple, the three grown siblings and their significant others, have booked their own villas with different activities to do during their stay. But as they start to venture out into the jungle, each couple learns that their plans may not be what they expected.

Matt (Thomas Sadoski) and Colleen (Angelique Cabral) want to have some time alone without their toddler and arrange for their son to stay with a sitter. However, when they try to head to the beach, they must face the over-the-top and overly-friendly resort staff. Meanwhile, John (James Brolin) and Joan (Dianne Wiest) are looking to rekindle their romance, but end up facing a strange, competitive couple who interrupt their alone time.

Greg (Colin Hanks) and his wife Jen (Zoe Lister-Jones) are hoping to climb a volcano, but are discouraged by their unfit guide. So, they opt to have a relaxing day at the resort pool instead. But when they run into Jen's ex-boyfriend, Greg becomes jealous, causing tension in their relationship. Lastly, Heather (Betsy Brandt) and her husband Tim (Dan Bakkedahl) signed up to take a salsa dancing class, but Heather's competitive nature surfaces when she tries to outshine her husband, causing him to lose confidence.

Throughout the episode, each couple must navigate communication, jealousy, and the unexpected to make the most of their vacation. The episode ends with the entire family coming together for a beautiful dinner on the beach, filled with laughs and reflections on the joys and challenges of family life.

Overall, the season 4 premiere of Life in Pieces offers the same witty and heartwarming humor as previous seasons, while also exploring the nuances and complexities of familial relationships. With a perfect blend of fun and depth, the episode sets the tone for what promises to be another great season of the show.