Ep 1. Pilot

One Big Happy is a television sitcom that premiered on NBC on March 17, 2015. The show follows the lives of two best friends, Lizzy (played by Elisha Cuthbert) and Luke (played by Nick Zano), who decide to have a baby together.

The first episode, titled "Pilot," introduces us to Lizzy and Luke, who have been best friends since childhood. Lizzy is a lesbian and Luke is straight, but they have always had a strong bond and consider each other family. After both going through disappointing relationships, they decide to have a baby together. Lizzy will carry the baby and Luke will be the father.

The episode begins with Lizzy and Luke visiting a fertility clinic to start the process of getting pregnant. They are interviewed by a doctor who asks them why they want to have a baby together and if they have considered all the challenges they will face as a non-traditional family. While Lizzy and Luke are confident in their decision, the doctor is skeptical and warns them about the difficulties they may encounter.

After leaving the clinic, Lizzy and Luke return to their apartment to share the news with Lizzy's girlfriend Prudence (played by Kelly Brook) and Luke's girlfriend, who is never seen or heard from but is referred to as "The One Who Got Away." Prudence is supportive of their decision, but Luke's girlfriend is not happy and can't understand why Luke would want to have a baby with Lizzy instead of her.

Meanwhile, Lizzy's brother Jimmy (played by Brandon Mychal Smith) shows up unexpectedly and announces that he is going to be staying with them for a while. Jimmy is a bit of a wild card and likes to party, which clashes with Lizzy's more responsible and organized lifestyle. However, Luke is excited to have Jimmy around and sees him as a potential wingman for when he starts dating again.

As Lizzy and Luke begin to try and get pregnant, they run into a series of obstacles. Lizzy has trouble finding the right donor and Luke becomes self-conscious about his fertility. Lizzy also starts to feel like she is carrying all the weight of the pregnancy on her own, both literally and figuratively, as Luke seems more interested in picking up women than in being involved in the process.

Despite these challenges, Lizzy and Luke remain determined to have a baby together. They go to great lengths to make their home as baby-friendly as possible, even enlisting the help of Jimmy to help them babyproof. They also continue to support each other, despite their differing lifestyles and personalities.

The episode ends with Lizzy and Luke finally finding a suitable donor and Lizzy preparing for her insemination procedure. As she goes into the fertility clinic, Luke accompanies her and holds her hand, showing that he is fully committed to their plan to have a baby together.

Overall, the pilot episode of One Big Happy introduces us to a group of characters who are unconventional but endearing. Lizzy and Luke's decision to have a baby together is a unique premise that sets the stage for the rest of the series. The show explores themes of friendship, family, and the challenges of starting a non-traditional family in a comedic and lighthearted way.