Ep 1. The Room

Life With Derek follows the blended family of the Venturis and the McDonalds as they navigate their new life together. The first episode, titled "The Room," focuses on the oldest children in the household, Derek and Casey, as they argue over who gets to have the larger bedroom.

Derek is a hockey player and the cool kid in school, while Casey is known for being organized and studious. Their conflicting personalities often clash, and their argument over the bedroom only adds to the tension in the household.

The episode takes the viewer on a journey through the various attempts made by each sibling to stake their claim on the larger bedroom. Derek appeals to his parents by arguing that he needs more space for his hockey equipment and his various hobbies, while Casey tries to appeal to their sense of fairness by pointing out that she is the older sibling and should have first pick.

As tensions mount, the two siblings start devising more elaborate schemes to get what they want. Derek enlists his best friend Sam to help him build a loft in the smaller bedroom, while Casey convinces her stepbrother Edwin to help her build a makeshift closet in the larger bedroom.

Throughout the course of the episode, the viewer also gets a glimpse into the dynamic between the parents and their various struggles to blend their families together. The patriarch of the household, George Venturi, is often at odds with his new wife's more lenient parenting style, while the matriarch, Nora McDonald, tries her best to keep the peace and create a happy home for everyone.

As the episode reaches its climax, tensions reach a boiling point when Derek's loft collapses, causing a flood in the smaller bedroom. Both siblings realize that they have been acting selfishly and come to a compromise, with Derek agreeing to take the smaller bedroom and Casey agreeing to split the closet space with him.

Overall, the first episode of Life With Derek is a lighthearted and humorous look at the challenges of blending two families together. With a cast of likable characters and relatable storyline, it sets the stage for a enjoyable series that the whole family can enjoy.