The show featured absurd, fantastical plots presented within the context of a seemingly normal family sitcom.

The final two episodes of the series aired two years later in the U.K. On October 10, 2007, Fox announced an animated version of the show was in development.

[6] Of the main cast, Lizzy Caplan and Dylan Baker signed on to reprise their roles.

The part of Petey was to be played by Andy Milonakis replacing David Henrie who was already starring in Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place.

[7] On July 24, 2008, it was announced that the animated series had been taken out of production after a pilot had failed to impress Fox executives.