Mario Lopez: Saved By the Baby Season 1, Episode 5: Courtney's Made The Switch

Hasn't Hit Me Yet

Mario Lopez and girlfriend Courtney Mazza are three months away from parenthood! But the idea of fatherhood hasn't quite hit Mario yet. As he tries to juggle his crazy work schedule, he's also moving into a new house and, on top of that, he's dealing with a six-month pregnant woman! As if this balancing act wasn't enough pressure Courtney desperately wants to learn the sex of the baby in advance but Mario wants to keep it a surprise. Can Mario convince Courtney that knowing the baby's gender is worth waiting for? Yes

The Art Of Compromise

Mario is all about family so he takes a break from his crazy work schedule to bring his and Courtney's families on a vacation to Mexico. Mario lets everyone know that he is headstrong on NOT circumcising the baby if it's a boy. Courtney makes it a point to let Mario know that decisions regarding the baby must be 50/50. The couple work on finding a common ground when it comes to making any final baby-related decisions.

Mario's Juggling Act

Mario is busy every minute of the day, but sometimes work can equal play. Mario brings Courtney and friends to the Del Mar racetrack where he must work for Extra, but he hopes to have some fun while he's there. His plan doesn't go over all that gracefully. Meanwhile Courtney wonders if Mario understands what it's physically like for her to be pregnant, so to get his attention, she molds her stomach and boobs for Mario to try on. It's all fun and games until Courtney has to take an emergency middle of the night trip to the hospital when she realizes that she's bleeding.

When Is Enough, Enough?

What Kind Of Dad Will I Be?

To Be There

Once again Mario is torn away from a VERY pregnant Courtney for work purposes. It's the day before the Emmy's and tension around Extra is thick. Will Mario find the balance between tending to his wife and his very busy career?

Vegas Baby

Mario heads to Vegas with some of his boys to present at a big boxing event. Courtney is left behind but this time it is a week from her due date and she can pop at any moment. Mazza and her mom give Mario a big guilt trip but that does not stop him from enjoying one more boys night out. Mazza's worst fears come true when she does in fact go into labor while Mario is hundreds of miles away.

It's a...

Mario, in Las Vegas, to announce for an HBO boxing fight. Meanwhile, Mazza in the hospital has just been told that she is going into early labor and the baby is coming out tonight. Mario and his eight friends have little time before they miss the last flight out of Vegas.

Bringing Home Baby Gia

Mario and Courtney bring baby Gia home from the hospital and just when Mario starts to relax he finds out Extra might be moving to NY. Mario is left wondering if he should uproot his family to NY or possibly lose his job.