Episode 9— Breaking Up and Breaking It
Aired April 25, 2001 · 23 min

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Michael attempts to win Claire back by becoming friends with her new boyfriend, but his plan becomes complicated when she breaks up with him. Meanwhile, Jr. faces an awkward situation after overindulging in the bathroom.
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