Life in Pieces Season 4 Premiere Date and Network
The fourth season of the CBS comedy series Life in Pieces premiered on October 27, 2017, as part of the network's Thursday comedy lineup. The season consisted of 22 episodes and concluded on May 10, 2018. CBS aired the episodes weekly in the United States, and the show remained available for streaming on CBS All Access, now rebranded as Paramount+.
Life in Pieces was produced by 40 or 50 Years, Inc. and Kapital Entertainment in association with CBS Television Studios. The series was created by Justin Adler, who also served as an executive producer alongside Aaron Kaplan, Tracy Katsky, and Chris Koch. The show follows four families connected by a single large family, with each episode told through four short stories.
Main Cast and Character Overview
The ensemble cast of Life in Pieces season 4 includes Colin Hanks as Greg Short, Betsy Brandt as Heather Short, Colin Woodell as Ethan Short, and Betsy Brandt as Heather Short. Other central cast members are Thomas Sadoski as Tim McPherson, Allison Tolman as Julie McFadden, and James Brolin as John Short, the patriarch of the family.
Each character's storyline is presented in a short vignette format, a structure that defines the show's comedic rhythm. The season continues to explore themes such as marriage, parenthood, career changes, and family dynamics. The short-story format allows for quick, self-contained comedic beats while advancing the broader family narrative across episodes.
Where to Stream Life in Pieces Season 4
Life in Pieces season 4 is available for streaming on Paramount+, the streaming service that succeeded CBS All Access. Subscribers can access the full season on demand, including all 22 episodes. The platform also hosts other CBS library content, making it the primary digital destination for the series.
In addition to Paramount+, the season may be available for digital purchase or rental on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play. Physical copies on DVD have also been released by CBS DVD, a division of Paramount Home Entertainment. Viewers can check current availability on the official Paramount+ website or authorized digital retailers.