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The Best Episodes of Avoidance

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

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Jonathan's life revolves around his nine year-old son Spencer, and he's always deferred the big and small decisions to his partner Claire. So when Claire asks him to leave, Jonathan realises he has no home,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Avoidance Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.6/10(44 votes)

    #1 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    It's Spencer's birthday and he wants the whole family to go a zombie-themed hotel. But Dan and Courtney are not speaking and Jonathan and Claire are still awkward since the kiss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kefi Chadwick

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  2. Avoidance Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(43 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Jonathan worries he has no friends, so makes the terrible decision to go for a night out with his boss Keith. Meanwhile Dan starts to reconsider having children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kefi Chadwick

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  3. Avoidance Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Jonathan and Claire get trapped in a dinner party from hell. And Dan and Courtney fail at ‘gentle parenting’ when tricked into looking after a friend’s children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Avoidance Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Claire forces Jonathan to lie to her parents about their breakup, a lie that goes way too far. Dan and Courtney both struggle through the pain of an NCT mum's and dad’s night out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Avoidance Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Courtney unexpectedly goes into labour, whilst Jonathan attempts to make it up to Claire, and Spencer makes his own romantic gesture.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Avoidance Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    At Dan’s baby shower, Jonathan tries to end things with Megan before Claire finds out. The reality of having a baby alongside Dan’s new job sends Courtney spiralling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Avoidance Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    #7 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Jonathan lies to Claire about finding a new place to live for him and Spencer, giving himself just four days to find a flat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Avoidance Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #8 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    When Claire invites a mysterious work colleague into her home, Jonathan worries that Spencer will end up with a new Dad. Meanwhile Dan and Courtney try to have a romantic night in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Avoidance Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    #9 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Jonathan's attempt to win back Claire backfires when he discovers her big secret. Dan and Courtney get a surprise at their baby scan - it’s a boy!

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Benjamin Green, Romesh Ranganathan

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  10. Avoidance Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Jonathan spies on Claire’s boyfriend and goes on an actual real-life date. Dan and Courtney freak out over baby clothes. And Spencer goes berserk at jiu-jitsu to impress a girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Avoidance Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.5/10(44 votes)

    #11 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    When Spencer gets invited to a laser quest party, Jonathan is so distracted by over-parenting the situation that he risks embarrassing Spencer and losing his job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Avoidance Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.8/10(61 votes)

    #12 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Jonathan and his partner Claire are splitting up, but he’s desperate not to tell their son Spencer, so runs away with him to stay with his sister Danielle and her wife Courtney.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 6" is the best rated episode of "Avoidance". It scored 8.6/10 based on 44 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Kefi Chadwick, it aired on 7/15/2022. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 5".