The Best Episodes of Casual
Every episode of Casual ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Casual!
A dysfunctional family tries to help each other navigate the modern dating scene. Recent divorcee Tara and her bachelor brother coach each other through the crazy world of dating (on-line and off), while living under the same roof again for the second time and raising her teenage daughter.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Casual" is "Finale", rated 8.5/10 from 132 user votes. It was directed by Michael Weaver and written by Zander Lehmann. "Finale" aired on 7/31/2018 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "All About You".
8.5/10 132 votes#1 - Finale
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 7/31/2018
Alex and Valerie grapple with an unexpected death in the family and put big life decisions on hold to go on a double date. Laura finds clarity in her love life. Series Finale.
Director: Michael Weaver
Writer: Zander Lehmann
8.3/10 88 votes#2 - All About You
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/31/2018
Alex’s “first date” with Rae goes less smoothly than planned, while a stubborn John tries Val’s patience. Laura returns to Tathiana with a newfound resolve, and Leon and Leia begin the process of mediation.
Director: Michael Weaver
Writer: Nick Jones Jr.
8.2/10 214 votes#3 - Bottles
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2015
Laura invites several unwelcome guests to Alex's house for Thanksgiving dinner they'll all never forget.
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 90 votes#4 - The Last Super Bowl
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/31/2018
During Alex’s Last Super Bowl party gone awry, Valerie introduces John to the gang as Alex processes Rae’s decision to move out. Laura has a chance run-in with Tathiana. And Leon and Leia are at an impasse after Leia’s recent revelation.
Director: Zander Lehmann
Writer: Rosa Handelman
8.1/10 147 votes#5 - The Great Unknown
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 8/23/2016
A family crisis brings Valerie, Alex and Laura together.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 164 votes#6 - Threesomes
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/12/2016
Valerie must choose between two very different men; Alex's relationship with a young co-worker draws attention; Laura and Aubrey present an irresistible offer to Spencer.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 85 votes#7 - Polytropos
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/31/2018
Following a day of misguided decisions, Alex, Valerie, and Laura begin their overdue pilgrimage to Dawn’s. But when their road trip takes an accidental turn, each faces an obstacle that tests their willpower in different ways.
Director: Helen Estabrook
Writer: Tess Morris
7.9/10 193 votes#8 - Biden
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2015
Alex's secret leads to a pleasant surprise. Laura bonds with Michael after things spin out of control at school. Valerie opens up with her ex-husband.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 192 votes#9 - Dave
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2015
Alex leans on Leon for emotional support. Laura contemplates a new life. Valerie, Alex, and Emmy reach an impasse.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 153 votes#10 - Big Green Egg
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/21/2016
Alex hosts a dinner for his new business partner Jordan, only to be confronted with someone from his past. Valerie joins Jennifer for Game Night with her friends. Laura gets to know one of the girls from her home school group.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 143 votes#11 - Ashes To Ashes
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 5/23/2017
In the wake of Charles’ death, Alex and Valerie adjust to their new lives apart. Laura schemes to remove her tattoo. Dawn makes an unexpected announcement.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 197 votes#12 - Mom
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2015
Valerie and Alex's mother shows up unannounced. Valerie receives sound advice from an unlikely source. Laura and Michael share a moment.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 193 votes#13 - Home
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2015
Alex, Emmy, and Leon get adventurous. Laura is devastated by news involving her mother, Valerie.
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 188 votes#14 - Mars
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2015
Tensions run high at Dawn and Charles' rehearsal dinner. Laura attends an art exhibition. A discovery shocks Alex to his core.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 145 votes#15 - Reunion
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/2/2016
Valerie and Jack indulge their fantasies at a hotel. Alex adjusts to his new life with Sarah. Laura and Spencer screen a series of teen romance films.
Director: Marielle Heller
Writer: Rosa Handelman
7.8/10 117 votes#16 - Troubleshooting
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 6/13/2017
Alex reacquaints himself with the demands of working full-time. Valerie catches up with Jennifer and learns an intriguing secret about Jack. Laura goes door-to-door collecting signatures, while interning for a new environmental group.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 122 votes#17 - The Rat King
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 6/20/2017
Rae’s discovery of a rat in the bathroom sparks a hunt through Alex’s house. Leon and Leia’s relationship escalates.
Director: N/A
Writer: Rosa Handelman
7.8/10 111 votes#18 - Cake Walk
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 7/11/2017
Alex searches for answers after losing his sexual powers. Valerie obsesses over Jack's choices while planning a double date with Alex and Judy. Laura finds herself lost after a hard goodbye.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 88 votes#19 - Dreams Stay With You
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2018
Alex embarks on a psychedelic getaway only to encounter anunpleasant figure from his past, while Valerie runs into an old flame during a night out with John. Laura maneuvers a new career opportunity around an inscrutable boss.
Director: Hannah Fidell
Writer: Harris Danow
7.7/10 207 votes#20 - ...
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2015
Valerie breaks Alex's rules on casual sex. Alex is interviewed about his dating website. Laura takes things up a notch with an older man.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 152 votes#21 - Trivial Pursuit
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2016
Alex embraces his new role as Laura's teacher but his methods are questionable. Valerie reaches out to old friends and makes an unsettling discovery.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 137 votes#22 - Things to Do in Burbank When You're Dead
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/23/2017
After the memorial, Alex and Valerie spend one last night roaming the streets of their old neighborhood and discussing where to scatter Charles’ ashes.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 119 votes#23 - Look At Me
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 6/6/2017
Valerie’s fling with her classmate gets more complicated than she had hoped. Laura uncovers troubling information about her ballot proposition. A date inspires Alex to consider his future.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 96 votes#24 - The Missing Piece
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/31/2018
A sudden death has Val questioning her life choices, while Alex struggles with Jeff’s intrusion in his family. Laura finds it difficult to balance her relationship with her new career and Leon and Leia receive unexpected news.
Director: Gillian Robespierre
Writer: Cara DiPaolo
7.7/10 97 votes#25 - Virtual Reality
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/31/2018
The realities of Valerie’s impulsive decision begin to take hold as Laura endures the fallout from her fight with Tathiana. Alex navigates the bizarre world of virtual dating and makes a surprising connection.
Director: Hannah Fidell
Writer: Zander Lehmann