Notes from the Underbelly
Notes from the Underbelly

Notes from the Underbelly (2007)

7.02 seasonsComedy

Sensible Andrew and emotive Lauren Stone are happily married. When they decide to embrace the 'joys of parenthood', their lives change and those of her brother Danny and selfish boss (plus her PA), his staff and both their friends sets. And everything is compared to another couple, longer pregnant and sooner parents, Eric and Julie, in 'friendly' rivalry.

📺 Seasons & Episodes

Season 18 episodes
Pilot

1. Pilot

20 min

Andrew and Lauren are deciding if they really want a family or not. But the advice from their friends is not helping them at all! Are they going to have a baby or are they going to continue their lives without one?

Animal Style

2. Animal Style

20 min

Andrew and Lauren are discovering that changes in their life is inevitable. While Lauren must trade her Mini Cooper for a mini-van, Andrew must get read of his hockey table. But things are getting complicated for Lauren when she learns that her driver license is expired and that she must do all of her tests all over again.

Million Dollar Baby

3. Million Dollar Baby

20 min

Because of the overwhelming impending costs of having a baby, Andrew looks for a way to save some money... at Lauren's expense. He decides to ask for Danny's help and takes additional landscaping jobs, even if neither are equipped for manual labor. During the meantime, Lauren wonders is she should continue to work or leave her job since he's not getting through to the students she counsels.

Oleander

4. Oleander

20 min

With Lauren pregnant, the couple quickly find out the pros and cons of pregnancy. Lauren's pregnancy gets in the way of the couple when they try to have some intimacy. Meanwhile, Lauren's highly noticeable "pregnancy" breasts attires the attention of the rich students she counsels

Julie & Eric’s Baby

5. Julie & Eric’s Baby

20 min

During a trip to the mall for makeup, Julie's water prematurely breaks. With Eric rushing home from a business trip, Julie ask her friends to be present during the birth. Andrew and Lauren must abruptly abandon their romantic weekend getaway. Danny offers to help by ensuring that their hotel plans don't go to waste.

Mother's Milk

6. Mother's Milk

20 min

Breastfeeding! This will be the next dilemma for the couple. While Lauren isn't convinced it's necessary, Andrew refuse to changes his mind and claims that being a breastfed baby is the reason why he is successful today.. as a Landscaper Architect. During the meantime, Julie and Eric relation isn't going better and the couple tries to reconnect after the birth of Baby Perry, while Cooper falls for an awesome employee.

Keeping Up Appearances

7. Keeping Up Appearances

20 min

While Lauren tries to prove to her co-workers, and to herself, that being pregnant won't affect her job. But things don't turn out as planned, and the advice she gave to one of her students put her job in jeopardy. During the meantime, Julie and Cooper realize that they have only on thing in common --Lauren.

Surprise

8. Surprise

20 min

Today is Andrew's birthday. Everyone has gathered to celebrate this special day. Even Andrew's old college buddy is there to celebrate. But the only problem is that Andrew doesn't like him --at all. Sadly, this day will turn for the worse when some of the biggest secrets are gonna be revealed.

Season 215 episodes
She's Gotta Have It

1. She's Gotta Have It

20 min

Realizing he may be a pushover, Andrew forces himself to be more assertive. It proves to be a big turn-on for Lauren, until he embraces his opinions to the point where the delicate balance of their relationship is threatened. Eric and Julie hire a nanny who refuses to disavow the secret swaddling technique that instantly calms Baby Perry. Meanwhile, Danny and Cooper find themselves "accidentally dating" when he starts cooking for her in return for legal aide.

The Blackout

2. The Blackout

20 min

After a power outage, Lauren suddenly becomes paranoid about every little thing and worries that she isn't ready to take care of a baby. Andrew, on the other hand, is feeling very confident about his parenting abilities -- until he kills a mock "baby" at their infant CPR class. Meanwhile Andrew's friend, Danny, excels in class by flirting with the 52-year-old-teacher, and Cooper uses Julie's sexy baby blog as a way to bond with the "brown baggers" at her firm.

Heather's Visit

3. Heather's Visit

20 min

When Lauren's cool younger sister, Heather, visits for a job interview, Lauren launches a campaign to convince her to move to Los Angeles. She would love to have Heather nearby when the baby's born, but will her aggressive attempts to sell her sister on LA end up pushing her away? Meanwhile, as Lauren's consumed with her sister's visit, Julie convinces Cooper to keep her company while Eric's away on business. But when new mom Julie falls asleep from exhaustion, Cooper is confronted with one of her greatest fears -- a crying baby Perry.

Not Without My Noodles

4. Not Without My Noodles

20 min

Cooper hopes that making a new friend will help take her mind off of Lauren’s baby issues. Andrew fixes up Julie and Eric’s yard for Perry’s party. This could cause problems for Eric and Julie, because Danny wants a job playing piano at the party. Can Eric and Julie have the party and keep their friendship with Danny?

Friends and Neighbors

5. Friends and Neighbors

20 min

Lauren and Andrew have to choose a guardian their daughter after a meeting with a lawyer doesn’t go so well, Lauren and Andrew decide to see how their neighbors will do as guardians. Plans to tell the neighbors the good news only get worse when Andrew lets the cat out of the bag too soon.

If The Shoe Fits

6. If The Shoe Fits

20 min

Julie and Andrew try to get Lauren’s mind off the pregnancy and on to something else. Danny wants to find a girl he hopes baby Perry will help him do that.

The List

7. The List

20 min

Lauren and Andrew's baby arrives well at a concert they soon discover there having a little trouble getting to the hospital.

My Baby's Doctor

8. My Baby's Doctor

20 min

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Baby on Board

9. Baby on Board

20 min

No description available.

Odd Man Out

10. Odd Man Out

20 min

No description available.

First Night Out

11. First Night Out

20 min

No description available.

The Circle of Life

12. The Circle of Life

20 min

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Spinning Out of Control

13. Spinning Out of Control

20 min

No description available.

Accidental Family Bed

14. Accidental Family Bed

20 min

No description available.

The Weekend

15. The Weekend

20 min

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Cast

Jennifer Westfeldt

Jennifer Westfeldt

Lauren Stone

Peter Cambor

Peter Cambor

Andrew Stone

Michael Weaver

Michael Weaver

Danny

Rachael Harris

Rachael Harris

Cooper

Melanie Paxson

Melanie Paxson

Julie

Sunkrish Bala

Sunkrish Bala

Eric

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