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The Best Episodes of Adults

Every episode of Adults ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Adults!

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A group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither "good" nor "people" yet.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Adults Season 1 Episode 3 - Have You Seen This Man?
    3.0/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Have You Seen This Man?

    S1:E3

    A stabber is on the loose in the neighborhood and the group realizes Anton may have accidentally befriended him.

    Director:Anu Valia
    Writers:Rebecca Shaw, Ben Kronengold

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  2. Adults Season 1 Episode 6 - Roast Chicken
    2.8/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Roast Chicken

    S1:E6

    The group throws their first dinner party.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Sanaz Toossi

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  3. Adults Season 1 Episode 7 - Annabelle
    2.8/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Annabelle

    S1:E7

    Anton and Paul Baker host a visitor from out of town, while Issa takes a stand at work.

    Director:Stefani Robinson
    Writers:Shaun Menchel, Stefani Robinson

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  4. Adults Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    2.6/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    The friend group finds out that someone they know is making national headlines.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Rebecca Shaw, Ben Kronengold

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  5. Adults Season 1 Episode 8 - The Mail
    2.4/10(5 votes)

    #5 - The Mail

    S1:E8

    The group opens the mailbox for the first time in months.

    Director:Nick Kroll
    Writers:Rebecca Shaw, Ben Kronengold

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  6. Adults Season 1 Episode 4 - House Rules
    2.2/10(5 votes)

    #6 - House Rules

    S1:E4

    The group continues a house tradition.

    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Sarah Naftalis

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  7. Adults Season 1 Episode 2 - Spitroast
    1.6/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Spitroast

    S1:E2

    The group accompanies Billie to the hospital for a colonoscopy and must decide who should be her medical proxy.

    Director:Anu Valia
    Writers:Rebecca Shaw, Ben Kronengold

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  8. Adults Season 1 Episode 5 - Theracide
    1.0/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Theracide

    S1:E5

    Issa and Anton look for meaning after an unexpected loss, while Samir and Paul Baker start underage drinking.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writers:Curtis Cook, Allie Levitan

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Best Episodes Summary

"Have You Seen This Man?" is the best rated episode of "Adults". It scored 3/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Anu Valia and written by Rebecca Shaw, Ben Kronengold, it aired on 6/4/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Roast Chicken".