The Best Episodes of Casual Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.2/10(313 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E110/7/2015

   Newly-divorced Valerie and her teenage daughter, Laura, move in with Valerie’s younger brother, Alex. A committed bachelor and casual dater, Alex sets Valerie up via his popular dating website.

   Director:Jason Reitman

   Writer:Zander Lehmann

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   Director:Jason Reitman

   Writer:Zander Lehmann
2. 

   7.4/10(243 votes)

   #2 - Friends

   S1:E210/7/2015

   Alex hangs out with Valerie’s new friend, Leon. Valerie parties with a group of 20-somethings. Laura gets in over her head at a house party.

   Director:Jason Reitman

   Writer:Zander Lehmann

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   Director:Jason Reitman

   Writer:Zander Lehmann
3. 

   7.3/10(228 votes)

   #3 - Animals

   S1:E310/14/2015

   Valerie decides to make a major move, but financial realities get in the way. Alex adopts a new friend. Laura fantasizes about an older man.

   Director:Max Winkler

   Writer:Zander Lehmann

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   Director:Max Winkler

   Writer:Zander Lehmann
4. 

   7.7/10(213 votes)

   #4 - ...

   S1:E410/21/2015

   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:Max Winkler

   Writer:Zander Lehmann

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   Director:Max Winkler

   Writer:Zander Lehmann
5. 

   7.8/10(204 votes)

   #5 - Mom

   S1:E510/28/2015

   Valerie and Alex's mother shows up unannounced. Valerie receives sound advice from an unlikely source. Laura and Michael share a moment.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Sheila Callaghan

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Sheila Callaghan
6. 

   7.9/10(199 votes)

   #6 - Biden

   S1:E611/4/2015

   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:Unknown

   Writer:Liz Tigelaar

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Liz Tigelaar
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7. 

   7.6/10(200 votes)

   #7 - Home

   S1:E711/11/2015

   Alex, Emmy, and Leon get adventurous. Laura is devastated by news involving her mother, Valerie.

   Director:Tricia Brock

   Writer:Harris Danow

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   Director:Tricia Brock

   Writer:Harris Danow
8. 

   8.1/10(219 votes)

   #8 - Bottles

   S1:E811/18/2015

   Laura invites several unwelcome guests to Alex's house for Thanksgiving dinner they'll all never forget.

   Director:Tricia Brock

   Writers:Harris Danow, Zander Lehmann

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   Director:Tricia Brock

   Writers:Harris Danow, Zander Lehmann
9. 

   7.8/10(193 votes)

   #9 - Mars

   S1:E911/25/2015

   Tensions run high at Dawn and Charles' rehearsal dinner. Laura attends an art exhibition. A discovery shocks Alex to his core.

   Director:Fred Savage

   Writer:Halsted Sullivan

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   Director:Fred Savage

   Writer:Halsted Sullivan
10. 

    7.9/10(199 votes)

    #10 - Dave

    S1:E1012/2/2015

    Alex leans on Leon for emotional support. Laura contemplates a new life. Valerie, Alex, and Emmy reach an impasse.

    Director:Fred Savage

    Writer:Zander Lehmann

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    Director:Fred Savage

    Writer:Zander Lehmann