THE SHORT FAMILY IS FULL OF SURPRISES, ON BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES OF THE THIRD SEASON FINALE OF "LIFE IN PIECES," THURSDAY, MAY 17

JEN AND GREG LEARN A SURPRISING PIECE OF NEWS

"Video Piercing Model Hangover" - Jen and Greg learn a surprising piece of news. Also, Sophia wants a second piercing in her ear much to the dismay of Heather and Tim; Colleen and Matt send out a video thank you message for their wedding gifts, which irritates the family; and John takes a modeling job but is horrified when his image is used to endorse a product for the elderly, on LIFE IN PIECES, at a special time, Thursday, May 17 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

TIM AND HEATHER PLAN A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR SAMANTHA, BUT THE NIGHT TAKES AN UNEXPECTED TURN WHEN SHE DOESN'T COME HOME ALONE

"Sixteen Spanish Car Leak" - Tim and Heather plan a surprise birthday party for Samantha, but the night takes an unexpected turn when Samantha doesn't come home alone. Also, Matt and Colleen are in an awkward situation with their surrogate; John and Joan learn Spanish for their next adventure; and Jen and Greg have to find a way to keep their secret from the family, on the third season finale of LIFE IN PIECES, Thursday, May 17 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

REGULAR CAST:

Dianne Wiest (Joan Short)
James Brolin (John Short)
Zoe Lister-Jones (Jen Short)
Colin Hanks (Greg Short)
Angelique Cabral (Colleen Brandon-Ortega)
Thomas Sadoski (Matt Short)
Betsy Brandt (Heather Hughes)
Dan Bakkedahl Niall Cunningham Holly J. Barrett Giselle Eisenberg Hunter King (Tim Hughes)
(Tyler Hughes)
(Samantha Hughes)
(Sophia Hughes)
(Clementine Hughes)
Ana Sophia Heger (Lark)

CREDITS FOR "VIDEO PIERCING MODEL HANGOVER:"

WRITTEN BY: Kyle Mack

DIRECTED BY: Jim Hensz

CREDITS FOR "SIXTEEN SPANISH CAR LEAK:"

WRITTEN BY: Justin Adler

DIRECTED BY: Justin Adler