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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 2 Episode 4 - Raccoon
    9.4/10(1140 votes)

    S2:E4

    Issa and Paul Baker host Acid Night.

    Director:Oz Rodriguez
    Writer:Sanaz Toossi

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  2. Adults Season 2 Episode 8 - Vote for Paul Baker
    9.2/10(962 votes)

    S2:E8

    Paul Baker runs for president of the Homeowners Association, and into an uncertain future.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writers:Ben Kronengold, Rebecca Shaw, Sarah Naftalis, Raffi Donatich

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  3. Adults Season 2 Episode 7 - C Alert
    8.8/10(865 votes)

    S2:E7

    Anton makes a rare mistake at work, and Issa steps up to help him fix it.

    Director:Oz Rodriguez
    Writers:Jake Bender, Zach Dunn

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  4. Adults Season 2 Episode 1 - The Scrub
    8.7/10(1010 votes)

    S2:E1

    The housemates uncover Paul Baker's long-kept secret.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Ben Kronengold, Rebecca Shaw

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  5. Adults Season 2 Episode 5 - Room Swap
    8.6/10(838 votes)

    S2:E5

    Everyone switches bedrooms.

    Director:Paul Briganti
    Writer:Sarah Naftalis

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  6. Adults Season 1 Episode 6 - Roast Chicken
    8.5/10(1279 votes)

    S1:E6

    The group throws their first dinner party.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Sanaz Toossi

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  7. Adults Season 1 Episode 8 - The Mail
    8.2/10(1128 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Nick Kroll
    Writers:Ben Kronengold, Rebecca Shaw

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  8. Adults Season 2 Episode 2 - Fake ID
    8.2/10(906 votes)

    S2:E2

    Billie befriends the 20-year-old who inherited her fake ID.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Ananya Hegde

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  9. Adults Season 2 Episode 3 - Talia
    8.2/10(880 votes)

    S2:E3

    Anton learns that his sister is starting a family, while Issa begins thinking about her own fertility.

    Director:Maggie Carey
    Writer:Shaun Menchel

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  10. Adults Season 1 Episode 3 - Have You Seen This Man?
    8.1/10(1272 votes)

    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:Ben Kronengold, Rebecca Shaw

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  11. Adults Season 2 Episode 6 - Pop Girlie
    7.8/10(798 votes)

    S2:E6

    Samir's girlfriend Carly makes a drastic career change, and Anton grapples with the power of his influence.

    Director:Paul Briganti
    Writer:Rob Rosell

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  12. Adults Season 1 Episode 4 - House Rules
    7.7/10(1083 votes)

    S1:E4

    The group continues a house tradition.

    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Sarah Naftalis

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  13. Adults Season 1 Episode 7 - Annabelle
    7.6/10(1068 votes)

    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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  14. Adults Season 1 Episode 5 - Theracide
    7.3/10(1065 votes)

    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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  15. Adults Season 1 Episode 2 - Spitroast
    7.2/10(1157 votes)

    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:Ben Kronengold, Rebecca Shaw

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  16. Adults Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.9/10(1334 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Ben Kronengold, Rebecca Shaw

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  17. Adults Season 1 Episode 9 - Marathon Day
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    S1:E9

    How the group met Paul Baker.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Ben Kronengold, Rebecca Shaw

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Best Episodes Summary

"Raccoon" is the best rated episode of "Adults". It scored 9.4/10 based on 1140 votes. Directed by Oz Rodriguez and written by Sanaz Toossi, it aired on 9/3/2026. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Vote for Paul Baker".