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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 1 - pilot
    5.2/10(9 votes)

    #1 - pilot

    S1:E1

    They say friendship isn’t one big thing, it’s a million little things; and that’s true for a group of friends from Boston who bond under unexpected circumstances. Some have achieved success, others are struggling in their careers and relationships, but all of them feel stuck in life. After one of them dies by suicide, it’s just the wake-up call the others need to finally start living.

    Director:James Griffiths
    Writer:D.J. Nash

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  2. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 7 - i dare you
    4.9/10(8 votes)

    #2 - i dare you

    S1:E7

    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

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  3. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 2 - band of dads
    4.4/10(8 votes)

    #3 - band of dads

    S1:E2

    The group tries to be there for Sophie as an upcoming father-daughter dance recital approaches, and when she asks a very reluctant and arrhythmic Eddie to dance with her, it leaves Delilah feeling uneasy. Against her better judgment, Maggie agrees to have Rome in for a therapy session, but it quickly becomes clear that her new friendships are a conflict of interest. Meanwhile, Danny confesses a secret to Gary; Maggie receives an unexpected visitor from her past; and someone discovers a cryptic voicemail from Jon that was left right before he died.

    Director:James Griffiths
    Writer:D.J. Nash

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  4. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 9 - perspective
    4.3/10(7 votes)

    #4 - perspective

    S1:E9

    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
    Writers:D.J. Nash, Jonathan Caren

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  5. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 5 - the game of your life
    4.1/10(7 votes)

    #5 - the game of your life

    S1:E5

    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

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  6. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 8 - fight or flight
    4.1/10(7 votes)

    #6 - fight or flight

    S1:E8

    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
    Writers:Ali Laventhol, Tawnya Bhattacharya

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  7. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 3 - save the date
    4.0/10(7 votes)

    #7 - save the date

    S1:E3

    Gary, Rome and Eddie discover that Jon really thought of everything before his passing by planning a surprise outing for Gary’s birthday at a Bruins Fantasy Camp. However, when a grave secret is exposed, Gary’s special day takes a turn for the worse as it creates conflict for everyone in the group.

    Director:Richard J. Lewis
    Writers:D.J. Nash, David Marshall Grant

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  8. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 6 - unexpected
    4.0/10(7 votes)

    #8 - unexpected

    S1:E6

    Delilah grapples with her life-changing decision, Maggie and Gary babysit Theo, and Regina finds out Rome’s big secret.

    Director:Nzingha Stewart
    Writers:D.J. Nash, Ashley Sims

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  9. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 4 - friday night dinner
    3.9/10(7 votes)

    #9 - friday night dinner

    S1:E4

    The aftermath of Eddie and Delilah’s secret takes a toll on everyone in the group, including the future of Delilah and Regina’s restaurant. Maggie and Gary’s relationship is tested when an old fling turns up, and Delilah struggles with the balance of protecting her children and keeping Jon’s memory alive.

    Director:J. Miller Tobin
    Writer:Julia Cohen

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  10. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 10 - christmas wishlist
    3.7/10(6 votes)

    #10 - christmas wishlist

    S1:E10

    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
    Writers:Chris Erric Maddox, Jordan Hawley

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  11. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 12 - the day before...
    3.7/10(6 votes)

    #11 - the day before...

    S1:E12

    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

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  12. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 14 - someday
    3.7/10(6 votes)

    #12 - someday

    S1:E14

    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

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  13. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 15 - the rock
    3.7/10(6 votes)

    #13 - the rock

    S1:E15

    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
    Writers:Jordan Hawley, Tucker Cawley

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  14. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 16 - the rosary
    3.7/10(6 votes)

    #14 - the rosary

    S1:E16

    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
    Writers:Ali Laventhol, Tawnya Bhattacharya

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  15. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 17 - goodbye
    3.7/10(6 votes)

    #15 - goodbye

    S1:E17

    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

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  16. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 11 - secrets and lies
    3.5/10(6 votes)

    #16 - secrets and lies

    S1:E11

    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
    Writers:Dante Russo, Julia Cohen

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  17. A Million Little Things Season 1 Episode 13 - twelve seconds
    3.5/10(6 votes)

    #17 - twelve seconds

    S1:E13

    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

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  18. A Million Little Things Season 2 Episode 1 - coming home
    3.3/10(6 votes)

    #18 - coming home

    S2:E1

    When Delilah goes into labor, Eddie feels compelled to tell Katherine the truth about being the baby’s father. Meanwhile, Gary and Maggie struggle with living together post-cancer, and Rome and Regina continue to be at odds about having a baby of their own.

    Director:Nina Lopez-Corrado
    Writer:D.J. Nash

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  19. A Million Little Things Season 2 Episode 2 - grand canyon
    3.3/10(6 votes)

    #19 - grand canyon

    S2:E2

    Eddie manages to keep Theo distracted in the midst of trying to track down Katherine, while Maggie realizes her mother’s surprise move to Boston might not be just for her. Meanwhile, Regina struggles with accepting Andrew’s ideas about the restaurant, and PJ makes a shocking confession to Rome.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:D.J. Nash, Geoffrey Nauffts

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  20. A Million Little Things Season 3 Episode 12 - junior
    3.3/10(4 votes)

    #20 - junior

    S3:E12

    Gary's dad connects with Darcy about his personal experience from the Vietnam War. Meanwhile, during a dinner hosted by Rome and Regina, the video of George Floyd's murder is released, and they watch together in shock.

    Director:Nina Lopez-Corrado
    Writers:David Marshall Grant, Geoffrey Nauffts

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  21. A Million Little Things Season 3 Episode 15 - not alone
    3.3/10(4 votes)

    #21 - not alone

    S3:E15

    Eddie is determined to prove that he can still be a good father despite his physical challenges, and Sophie searches for answers to help cope with her trauma. Meanwhile, Rome and Tyrell work together on a passion project.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writers:Christopher Luccy, Gabriela Revilla Lugo

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  22. A Million Little Things Season 3 Episode 10 - trust me
    3.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - trust me

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Tessa Blake
    Writers:D.J. Nash, Elizabeth Laime

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  23. A Million Little Things Season 3 Episode 14 - united front
    3.0/10(4 votes)

    #23 - united front

    S3:E14

    Rome tries to help Tyrell find a productive outlet for his frustrations about the racial issues in America while Regina is dealing with her mother's concerns regarding the future of Someday. Meanwhile, Katherine and Eddie struggle to navigate the waters of their relationship.

    Director:Nina Lopez-Corrado
    Writers:Terrence Coli, Elizabeth Laime

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  24. A Million Little Things Season 5 Episode 10 - the salesman
    3.0/10(4 votes)

    #24 - the salesman

    S5:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. A Million Little Things Season 2 Episode 9 - time stands still
    2.8/10(5 votes)

    #25 - time stands still

    S2:E9

    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
    Writers:D.J. Nash, Michelle Leibel

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Best Episodes Summary

"pilot" is the best rated episode of "A Million Little Things". It scored 5.2/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by James Griffiths and written by D.J. Nash, it aired on 9/26/2018. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "i dare you".