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The Best Episodes of A Million Little Things

Every episode of A Million Little Things ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Million Little Things!

A group of friends from Boston who feel stuck in life experience an unexpected wake-up call after one of their friends dies unexpectedly.
Genre:Drama
Network:ABC

Best Episodes Summary

"one big thing" is the best rated episode of "A Million Little Things". It scored 9.7/10 based on 506 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/3/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "tough stuff".

  • one big thing
    9.7/10506 votes
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    #1 - one big thing

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 5/3/2023

    A tight-knit circle of friends is reminded that friendship is a million little things.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • tough stuff
    9.6/10311 votes
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    #2 - tough stuff

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 4/26/2023

    Gary and Maggie make a difficult decision. Katherine and Greta explore options for the future. Eddie and Delilah realize they need to make a change.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • time stands still
    9.4/10407 votes
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    #3 - time stands still

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2019

    Rome helps PJ through a personal crisis, while Gary and Maggie’s relationship takes a turn; and Delilah, Eddie and Katherine make tough decisions that will affect their families.

    Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado

    Writer: D.J. Nash, Michelle Leibel

  • perspective
    8.9/10383 votes
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    #4 - perspective

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2018

    Gary has trouble dealing with Maggie’s life-changing decision, which takes him back to when Jon was there for him during his chemo treatments; Rome finally opens up to his dad about his internal struggles; and Katherine battles balancing being a working mother without Eddie.

    Director: Chris Koc

    Writer: D.J. Nash, Jonathan Caren

  • goodbye
    8.9/10363 votes
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    #5 - goodbye

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/28/2019

    With questions still lingering around Jon’s death, his loved ones try to move on, each taking meaningful steps forward in their own lives. As most of them begin to accept that they may never get the explanation they desire, an unexpected member of the group decides to dig even further into the mystery behind Barbara Morgan.

    Director: James Griffiths

    Writer: D.J. Nash

  • ’til death do us part
    8.8/10238 votes
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    #6 - ’til death do us part

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/26/2020

    As Eddie and Katherine prepare to renew their vows, Eve goes into labor and everyone rushes to the hospital. Meanwhile, things are getting serious with Delilah and Miles. Maggie shares some shocking news with Gary, and Eddie learns more about his involvement in the mysterious lake accident.

    Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado

    Writer: D.J. Nash

  • christmas wishlist
    8.7/10349 votes
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    #7 - christmas wishlist

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2018

    With the holidays quickly approaching, Delilah struggles with telling Sophie and Danny about her pregnancy; and although Jon’s absence makes this time of year especially difficult, the gang comes together to help the Dixons embrace the Christmas spirit.

    Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado

    Writer: Chris Erric Maddox, Jordan Hawley

  • one year later
    8.7/10205 votes
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    #8 - one year later

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/12/2020

    It's the first anniversary of Jon's death and everyone reflects on how much their lives have changed over the last year. But for Eddie, his dream opens up a new mystery.

    Director: Rebecca Asher

    Writer: David Marshall Grant, Julia Cohen

  • the game of your life
    8.6/10398 votes
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    #9 - the game of your life

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2018

    Gary attempts to plan a romantic date with Maggie with the intentions of getting her to open up about a secret she has been hiding; Eddie begins to understand the sacrifices Katherine has made and attempts to stall Theo’s play as a grand gesture to win her back; and Rome takes steps to consult with a doctor.

    Director: James Griffiths

    Writer: Jordan Hawley

  • fight or flight
    8.6/10359 votes
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    #10 - fight or flight

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2018

    Recurring nightmares force Maggie to face a life-altering trauma from her past, while in real life, the group finally discovers that her cancer is back. Gary seeks help from an unexpected someone in order to make one final attempt at convincing Maggie to get treatment, but everything comes to a head at Regina and Delilah’s first tasting party at the new restaurant, leaving this circle of friends to wonder if things will ever be the same.

    Director: Ami Canaan Mann

    Writer: Tawnya Bhattacharya, Ali Laventhol

  • the day before...
    8.6/10324 votes
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    #11 - the day before...

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/24/2019

    We go back to the day before Jon’s death, before everything seemed to have fallen apart. Jon is struggling both in his personal and work life, Delilah and Eddie make plans to tell Jon about their secret affair, and Maggie attempts to start her new life in Boston.

    Director: Silver Tree

    Writer: Ashley Sims

  • twelve seconds
    8.6/10316 votes
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    #12 - twelve seconds

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/31/2019

    Delilah struggles to find a way to keep the house, while Ashley has a secret meeting with someone who she thinks may be able to help; and Maggie receives news about her treatment.

    Director: James Griffiths

    Writer: D.J. Nash

  • the rosary
    8.6/10317 votes
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    #13 - the rosary

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/21/2019

    As her friends anxiously await the outcome of Maggie’s surgery, an unexpected arrival from her mother leads to a tense first meeting with Gary.

    Director: Richard J. Lewis

    Writer: Tawnya Bhattacharya, Ali Laventhol

  • ten years
    8.6/10236 votes
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    #14 - ten years

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2019

    The gang gathers for Theo’s 10th birthday, which is also a significant milestone for Eddie. Meanwhile, Delilah, Eddie and Katherine are at an impasse about revealing the truth about Charlie; Rome and Regina try to keep Sophie from getting too close to PJ, and Maggie helps Gary make a difficult decision about his dog, Colin.

    Director: Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer: Chris Erric Maddox, Dante Russo

  • surprise
    8.6/10162 votes
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    #15 - surprise

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 3/2/2022

    Cam plans an elaborate surprise party for Maggie’s 30th birthday, but she isn’t the only one to make a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Tyrell returns home and quickly realizes that things are not the same as when he left

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • secrets and lies
    8.5/10322 votes
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    #16 - secrets and lies

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/17/2019

    After troubling news, Delilah finds herself once again leaning on her friends in order to help her family, unexpectedly having to rely on Katherine the most out of all people. Despite Gary’s protests, Maggie insists on running the Suicide Prevention 5K with the rest of the gang, where Danny also plans to introduce someone special to his mom and sister.

    Director: James Griffiths

    Writer: Dante Russo, Julia Cohen

  • someday
    8.5/10319 votes
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    #17 - someday

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/7/2019

    On the eve of the new restaurant opening, Delilah tracks down a handsome expert to help with the last-minute details. Meanwhile, Regina struggles with her overbearing mother who causes friction by bringing up disturbing details of her past.

    Director: Richard J. Lewis

    Writer: David Marshall Grant

  • daisy
    8.5/10211 votes
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    #18 - daisy

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/13/2020

    Delilah and Sophie come together during a family emergency; Rome and Regina learn that their potential birth mother could be in danger; and Maggie and Gary face a harsh reality when they attend a mutual friend’s cancer remission party.

    Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado

    Writer: Dante Russo, Tucker Cawley

  • trust me
    8.5/10214 votes
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    #19 - trust me

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 4/14/2021

    When Sophie is distraught after a disturbing encounter, Gary calls in Maggie and Regina for support; Eddie makes an unexpected friend.

    Director: Tessa Blake

    Writer: D.J. Nash, Elizabeth Laime

  • justice (2)
    8.5/10174 votes
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    #20 - justice (2)

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 6/9/2021

    Sophie seeks justice for her trauma, and Maggie forces Gary to take a hard look at himself and his relationships. Meanwhile, Eddie goes to extreme measures to fight for his family, and Rome and Regina make big changes for their future.

    Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado

    Writer: D.J. Nash

  • the salesman
    8.5/10130 votes
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    #21 - the salesman

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 4/12/2023

    Delilah reminisces on the past as she closes a chapter, while Greta weighs an offer from Katherine’s mother. Sophie and Tyrell discuss the future.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • ironic
    8.5/10141 votes
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    #22 - ironic

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 4/19/2023

    Katherine and Greta celebrate their wedding in spite of several setbacks. Regina faces tough competition, while Maggie and Gary navigate parenting decisions.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • i dare you
    8.4/10384 votes
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    #23 - i dare you

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2018

    After discovering she might not know Rome like she thought she did, Regina is put in charge of making important decisions for him. Meanwhile, Gary tries to convince Maggie he will be there for her no matter what, and Katherine discovers she has a new admirer.

    Director: James Griffiths

    Writer: David Marshall Grant

  • the rock
    8.4/10301 votes
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    #24 - the rock

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/14/2019

    Eddie and Katherine’s divorce mediations become complicated, and Rome’s brother makes an unexpected visit. Meanwhile, Gary and Maggie attempt to check an item off her bucket list.

    Director: James Griffiths

    Writer: Jordan Hawley, Tucker Cawley

  • goodnight
    8.4/10226 votes
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    #25 - goodnight

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2019

    A fellowship opportunity for Maggie forces Gary to reconsider his own future as the group must come together after a devastating loss.

    Director: Kevin Tancharoen

    Writer: Mimi Won Techentin, Geoffrey Nauffts