My Wife and Kids (2001)

S4E14 Moving on Out

Frustrated with his garage living situation, Jr. decides to seek an apartment and asks his friend John to co-sign. However, there's a catch—John must disguise himself as Jr.'s grandmother for the realtor. When Jr. and Vanessa's families come over to check out the couple's new place, Jay is taken aback to discover that her grandchild could be residing in a dilapidated building marked by yellow police tape at the entrance.