Married at Mid-Life

December 21, 2009

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Little People, Big World - S5 - E17

As Matt and Amy's relationship continues to deteriorate, Matt slips into mid-life crisis. His spending goes over the top and he buys two Mercedes sedans at a time when he's still paying off their big home remodel.

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Little People, Big World: Season 5 - 40 Episode s

5x1 - King of His Castle?
October 12, 2009
Ten years after he began building Molly's Castle, Matt is dead set on completing what's become his most drawn-out and costly farm attraction. Amy begrudgingly approves until Matt's budget on the project begins to swell.
5x2 - Last Dance
October 12, 2009
Amy helps Molly get ready for her first high school formal dance, but it's a bittersweet experience because it's also Zach and Jeremy's last.
5x3 - Downhill Dwarf
October 19, 2009
When Matt's doctor says he'll need major spine surgery within 6 months, he decides to start checking items off his "bucket list". Against Amy's wishes, and despite his declining health, Matt takes Jeremy skiing.
5x4 - Game Over?
October 19, 2009
Zach is in his final high school soccer season and due to his dwarfism, this could be his last chance to play competitively in an average height league. But when poor grades get him benched, Zach must scramble to improve them before the season ends.
5x5 - School of Hard Knocks
October 26, 2009
As the twins' senior year of high school flies by, it's clear that Zach and Jeremy are not ready for higher education. Amy takes them to tour a local college, but the boys are way behind the curve in applying and getting accepted to a university.
5x6 - A House Divided
October 26, 2009
It's Matt against the whole family as Amy encourages the kids' desire to have their friends over in the newly remodeled home. The result is chaos & clutter. Matt fights back by organizing the jumbled mess in the basement, which Amy uses for storage.
5x7 - Zach's First Stand
November 2, 2009
When Matt plans a Caribbean sailing vacation on a week that Amy can't get off work, the scheduling conflict divides the family. Upset that it won't be a true family vacation without his mom, Zach leads the charge to mutiny against his dad.
5x8 - No, Matt Is an Island
November 2, 2009
Matt travels with Jeremy, Jacob, Papa Ron and two buddies to the beautiful British Virgin Islands for an adventurous sailboat cruise. But Matt's increasing lack of mobility leaves him on the sidelines while the other guys enjoy all the activities.
5x9 - Texting 1, 2, 3
November 9, 2009
Jacob turns 12 and his parents give him a cell phone, but when he racks up an outrageous bill -- with over 8,000 texts -- Matt and Amy doubt whether Jake is ready for the responsibility.
5x10 - Coach Zach
November 9, 2009
Zach takes the first step toward his aspirations of becoming a soccer coach when he leads Jacob's soccer camp. Taking control as coach proves to be a struggle and Zach wonders if he's got what it takes.
5x11 - Mother's Day?
November 16, 2009
Mother's Day weekend is also the twins' 19th birthday, and Matt shocks everyone by announcing that he's going to Hawaii - alone. Feeling abandoned, Amy does her best to plan a fun camping trip for the kids.
5x12 - Making the Grade
November 16, 2009
Molly risks losing her perfect 4.0 GPA when she fails a test. In an effort to master Spanish, she stops speaking English altogether. Meanwhile, the twins' visit to a local university seems pointless as their senior year grades continue to flounder.
5x13 - Little Slickers
November 30, 2009
It's a Roloff family first as Matt, Amy and all the kids rough it on a Utah dude ranch. Cattle-drives and a fun poker game add to the excitement, and everyone waits to see whether or not Matt will get on a horse.
5x14 - Unhappy Trails
November 30, 2009
With lots of dude ranch fun yet in store, Matt decides to leave the trip early. After Matt skips several activities, he goes home, leaving Amy to finish another vacation alone with the kids.
5x15 - Amy on Her Own
December 7, 2009
Amy goes to Florida where she's the keynote speaker at a charity fundraiser and golf tournament. While she's there, she volunteers at a relief organization and has an inspiring visit to a children's home.
5x16 - Little Americans
December 14, 2009
Matt escorts the Salman family out of Baghdad into Washington, DC and on to Roloff Farms. The Iraqi family experiences a cultural whirlwind as they emigrate to America with the hope of freedom and getting life-saving surgeries for their children.
5x17 - Married at Mid-Life
December 21, 2009
As Matt and Amy's relationship continues to deteriorate, Matt slips into mid-life crisis. His spending goes over the top and he buys two Mercedes sedans at a time when he's still paying off their big home remodel.
5x18 - Zach's Ear
January 4, 2010
After months of increasing problems with his hearing, Zach learns he needs ear surgery. But what begins as a short and simple procedure, becomes a lengthy reconstruction of Zach's eardrum.
5x19 - Diploma Drama
January 11, 2010
Amy and Matt's families gather for the twins' pre-graduation party. Jeremy surprises everyone by making the honor roll -- but when Zach's report card includes a failing grade, no one knows whether he'll even be getting his diploma.
5x20 - Pomp and Circumstance
January 18, 2010
It's a 19-year milestone as the Roloff twins graduate from high school. Despite being uncertain about what his future holds and just barely making the grade, Zach approaches this transition with maturity.
5x21 - Twins Go Commando
April 5, 2010
After years of growing apart, twins Zach and Jeremy attempt to reconnect on their first trip to Europe. Backpacking in Scotland without the rest of the Roloff family proves to be tougher than they had imagined.
5x22 - Amsterdammed
April 5, 2010
Only a few days into their European trip, twins Zach and Jeremy have lots of fun in London, but trouble awaits them in Amsterdam - where personalities clash, tensions rise, and a visit to the city's infamous red light district causes friction.
5x23 - Roman Roloffs
April 12, 2010
Amy, Molly and Jake fly off to Italy, but when Molly gets sick on the plane, it threatens to ruin their vacation before it begins. Meanwhile, traveling in Germany, Zach and Jeremy visit a small town and run head-on into the language barrier.
5x24 - Brothers in Bavaria
April 12, 2010
Zach & Jeremy travel through Bavaria without a plan. After an awe-inspiring tram ride to Germany's tallest peak, an eye-opening tour of Dachau Concentration Camp moves them beyond words. Meanwhile, Amy, Molly & Jake journey from Rome to Pisa, Italy.
5x25 - The Burgermeister's Daughter
April 19, 2010
After getting lost in a small town on the edge of the Black Forest, Zach and Jeremy are invited by the Mayor's daughter to stay overnight at her house. In Italy, Amy, Molly and Jake enjoy the sights from Florence to Venice.
5x26 - Vive La Roloff
April 19, 2010
The Roloffs reunite in Nice, France and journey north by train to Paris. Determined to show the family an amazing time in the City of Light, Matt overbooks their schedule - and Roloff chaos erupts on the streets of Paris.
5x27 - Field of Schemes
April 26, 2010
Under the guise of preparing for an LP soccer camp, Matt goes on a project frenzy - building a huge locker room and a mini Grand Canyon on the farm. Matt tries to sneak his schemes past Amy, who watches him like a hawk.
5x28 - War of the World Games
April 26, 2010
Matt appoints himself the manager of Zach's soccer team for the upcoming World Dwarf Games. Tension builds when Matt and Amy disagree about team sponsorship, jeopardizing her position as a Dwarf Athletic Association board member.
5x29 - The Statesmen
May 3, 2010
As Zach's LP soccer team gathers at Roloff Farms to train for the World Dwarf Games in Belfast. Matt and Amy get their wires crossed over the training agenda, and Zach is stunned when Matt announces he won't be traveling with the team to Ireland.
5x30 - Belfast and Furious
May 3, 2010
Matt skips the opening days of the World Dwarf Games, and Amy must scramble to get everyone registered to compete in the events. Juggling the roles of coach, player, manager and mom pushes Amy to her limits.
5x31 - Full Court Stress
May 10, 2010
Zach's LP team, the Statesmen, vies for a gold medal in basketball at the World Dwarf Games. But when teammate Marty Klebba is rushed to the hospital with a health scare, the Statesmen's shot at glory is at risk.
5x32 - Going for Gold
May 10, 2010
Zach struggles to get his LP team, the Statesmen, focused on victory in the soccer tournament at the World Dwarf Games. In an intense final match, the team's gold medal hopes rest on Zach in a dramatic penalty kick shootout.
5x33 - Par for the Course
May 17, 2010
Amy decides to organize a major golf tournament fundraiser for the Dwarf Athletic Association and tackles learning to play golf herself. Meanwhile, Matt takes advantage of a distracted Amy and begins yet another costly farm project: a giant woodshed.
5x34 - Going, Going, Gone
May 17, 2010
Amy embarks on a massive fundraising venture to raise money for dwarf athletics. The project turns out to be the biggest challenge of her life, as logistical nightmares and personal meltdowns push Amy's leadership skills to the limit.
5x35 - In the Hole
May 24, 2010
With her golf tournament fundraiser facing financial failure, Amy struggles to balance being a philanthropist, wife and mom - especially when she's distracted by things that keep falling through the cracks at home.
5x36 - Fort-A-Thon
May 24, 2010
Matt holds a "Fort-A-Thon" at the farm for disadvantaged children. He also hopes to inspire his own kids to get off the couch, get outside, and make something happen - which turns out to be a tougher sell than he expected.
5x37 - Dwarfs in Space
June 7, 2010
Zach and Amy kick off the first ever LP Space Camp. Zach has trouble embracing a leadership role - while Amy realizes they're creating opportunities for little people from all walks of life.
5x38 - Molly's Sweet Sixteen
June 7, 2010
Matt and Amy plan separate celebrations for their driver-to-be daughter, Molly. But while academics are smooth sailing for Molly, passing her driving test is a rocky road.
5x39 - Clash with the County
June 14, 2010
When the county springs a surprise inspection, the future of Roloff Farms is threatened. Matt scrambles to spruce up his attractions, but the county inspector threatens to shut down the farm before pumpkin season even starts.
5x40 - Twin Takeover
June 14, 2010
With the twins' freshman year of college off to a slow start, Matt & Amy are concerned about their lack of motivation. Matt looks to teach the twins a valuable lesson by turning the management of the farm over to them at the height of pumpkin season.

5x1 - King of His Castle?

5x2 - Last Dance

5x3 - Downhill Dwarf

5x4 - Game Over?

5x5 - School of Hard Knocks

5x6 - A House Divided

5x7 - Zach's First Stand

5x8 - No, Matt Is an Island

5x9 - Texting 1, 2, 3

5x10 - Coach Zach

5x11 - Mother's Day?

5x12 - Making the Grade

5x13 - Little Slickers

5x14 - Unhappy Trails

5x15 - Amy on Her Own

5x16 - Little Americans

5x17 - Married at Mid-Life

5x18 - Zach's Ear

5x19 - Diploma Drama

5x20 - Pomp and Circumstance

5x21 - Twins Go Commando

5x22 - Amsterdammed

5x23 - Roman Roloffs

5x24 - Brothers in Bavaria

5x25 - The Burgermeister's Daughter

5x26 - Vive La Roloff

5x27 - Field of Schemes

5x28 - War of the World Games

5x29 - The Statesmen

5x30 - Belfast and Furious

5x31 - Full Court Stress

5x32 - Going for Gold

5x33 - Par for the Course

5x34 - Going, Going, Gone

5x35 - In the Hole

5x36 - Fort-A-Thon

5x37 - Dwarfs in Space

5x38 - Molly's Sweet Sixteen

5x39 - Clash with the County

5x40 - Twin Takeover

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