The BEST episodes of Life with Boys season 1

Every episode of Life with Boys season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Life with Boys season 1!

15-year-old Tess Foster navigates her way through the turmoil of teen life while living at home with her single, overprotective dad and three brothers. Although Tess admires the four important men in her life, they do have four totally different perspectives. Despite the shortcomings of being the only girl in a male household, the boys can sometimes offer solid advice. Whether it's building up the courage to talk to a boy, dealing with an obnoxious one, or coping with the repercussions of being the only girl on the boys' wrestling team.

Last Updated: 10/6/2026Network: YTV (CA)Status: Ended
In the Principal's Office with Boys
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#1 - In the Principal's Office with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/2011

Tess and Allie discover what true friendship is really about.

A Perfect Life with Boys
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8.00
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#2 - A Perfect Life with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2011

Tess invites her grandmother to stay with them to try to improve the boy's manners.

Wrestling with Boys
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#3 - Wrestling with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2011

Tess Foster wants to join the school wrestling team, against her wishes of her father, the gym teacher.

Monkey Talk with Boys
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#4 - Monkey Talk with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2011

When Tess and Allie are invited to a prestigious party, Tess convinces the host to also invite her brother Sam.

Blah, Blah, Blah with Boys
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#5 - Blah, Blah, Blah with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/9/2012

Tess and Allie are looking forward to a school trip to Italy.

Driven Crazy with Boys
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#6 - Driven Crazy with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/2/2012

Tess and Sam are drifting into madness. Tess receives a scholarship to another school and says yes without hesitation.

Nightmares with Boys
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#7 - Nightmares with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/25/2012

Jack starts dating Kaylee's mom and tells Tess to get along with Kaylee. After her efforts fail, Tess comes up with a plan to separate her dad and Kaylee's mom.

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#8 - Birthdays with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/14/2012

Jack's heart is heavy when he sees how quickly his children are growing up. This makes it more difficult for Tess, who is trying not to make her 15th birthday feel like a child's birthday.

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#9 - Fashion Faux Pas with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/1/2012

When a fashion guru comes to Westfield, Tess tries to impress him by creating a contest-winning design that will get her all the way to New York.

Hitting the Breaks with Boys
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#10 - Hitting the Breaks with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/25/2012

After Tess breaks up with Bobby, Allie wants her to date someone else. Gabe has to pass a driving test.

Smokin' with Boys
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#11 - Smokin' with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/21/2012

Tess intervenes when she discovers that Sam is smoking in an attempt to hang with some other students.

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#12 - When Something Better Comes Along with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/18/2012

Allie is angered that Tess spends so much time with Bobby.

Double Trouble with Boys
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#13 - Double Trouble with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/6/2012

It becomes increasingly difficult for Tess to keep her relationship with Bobby a secret from Allie.

Trouble with Boys
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#14 - Trouble with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/13/2012

Tess is blown away to find out that Allie is going out with Bobby Parelli. When Tess tries to show Bobby all the differences between him and Allie, she gets an unexpected result.

Misguided Motives with Boys
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#15 - Misguided Motives with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/23/2012

When Kaylee says that girls on the wrestling team aren't attractive to boys, Tess decides to prove her wrong,

Bathroom Battles with Boys
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#16 - Bathroom Battles with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2012

Jack decides to set up a private bathroom for Tess but would have to take a second job in order to pay for it.

Disarmed with Boys
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#17 - Disarmed with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/28/2012

Tess is set to wrestle against last year's champion. Gabe borrows Jack's glasses to look cool at a party.

Chrisbus with Boys
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#18 - Chrisbus with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2011

Tess and her brothers find their Christmas plans wrecked when Jack announces that he wants them all to surprise Grandma for Christmas.

The Big Kiss Off with Boys
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#19 - The Big Kiss Off with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2011

Allie and Tess accidentally send an embarrassing photo of Sam to everyone in school, there are concerns about the administration's new neighbor, and Jack has an eyesore.

Set Ups with Boys
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#20 - Set Ups with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2011

Tess tries to find a date for her father.

Social Death with Boys
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#21 - Social Death with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2011

Tess reluctantly agrees to join the mathletes at school.

This Time the Problem Is with Dad and Not with Boys
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#22 - This Time the Problem Is with Dad and Not with Boys

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/2011

Tess feel guilty about a lie. The boys and their dog are all mad at Jack because he can't remember the parental passcode for the TV.