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The Best Episodes of Close Enough

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

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A surreal take on transitioning from 20-something to 30-something centering on a married couple juggling such everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Close Enough Season 1 Episode 13 - First Date
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - First Date

    S1:E13

    While Josh and Emily try to rekindle their relationship, Alex acts as Bridgette's wingman on a horrifying double date.

    Director:Calvin Wong
    Writers:Marlena Rodriguez, Kristy Grant

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  2. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 14 - Snailin' It
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Snailin' It

    S1:E14

    Overwhelmed with work, Emily goes to extreme lengths to make time for Candice.

    Director:Sean Szeles
    Writer:Minty Lewis

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  3. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 1 - Josh Gets Shredded
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Josh Gets Shredded

    S2:E1

    After struggling to play with Candice, Josh tries to get fit but overdoes it.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Gabe Delahaye

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  4. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 2 - Meet the Frackers
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Meet the Frackers

    S2:E2

    Randy discovers his birth parents are alive and wealthy.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Aaron Burdette

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  5. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 3 - Sauceface
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Sauceface

    S2:E3

    Candice becomes the kingpin of an illegal hot-sauce racket.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Chris Kula

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  6. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 4 - Houseguest from Hell
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Houseguest from Hell

    S2:E4

    Emily lets an old friend crash at the apartment but getting rid of her proves difficult.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Melissa Hunter

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  7. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 5 - Joint Break
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Joint Break

    S2:E5

    Pearle makes new friends in a water aerobics class who turns out to have a sinister secret.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Gabe Delahaye

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  8. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 6 - Cyber Matrix
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Cyber Matrix

    S2:E6

    Alex buys his first smartphone, which seduces him into a digital fantasy world.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Gabe Delahaye

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  9. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 7 - Haunted Couch
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Haunted Couch

    S2:E7

    Bridgette is sick of unreliable guys who "ghost" her until she falls for an actual ghost.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Alison Agosti

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  10. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 8 - Man Up
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Man Up

    S2:E8

    After Josh abandons his family in the face of danger, he asks Pearle to train him to be brave.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Chris Kula

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  11. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 9 - Handy
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Handy

    S2:E9

    Randy discovers his true calling while stranded on a deserted island.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Marlena Rodriguez

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  12. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 10 - Birthdaze
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Birthdaze

    S2:E10

    Tired of children’s birthday parties, Josh and Emily try to make Candice’s party more exciting for adults.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud

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  13. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 11 - Time Hooch
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Time Hooch

    S2:E11

    Alex and Josh travel back in time to save Alex and Bridgette’s marriage.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Chris Kula, Craig Rowin

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  14. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 12 - World's Greatest Teacher
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - World's Greatest Teacher

    S2:E12

    When a new music teacher becomes popular, a jealous Mr. Campbell plots her downfall.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Chris Kula

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  15. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 13 - Where'd You Go, Bridgette?
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Where'd You Go, Bridgette?

    S2:E13

    While Pearle helps Bridgette break her phone addiction, the others mistakenly believe Bridgette has been abducted.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Marlena Rodriguez

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  16. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 14 - The Erotic Awakening of A.P. LaPearle
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - The Erotic Awakening of A.P. LaPearle

    S2:E14

    To market his steamy novel of Viking erotica, Alex recruits Pearle to pose as the book’s author.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Chris Kula

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  17. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 15 - Men Rock!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Men Rock!

    S2:E15

    Bridgette and Emily discover they are beloved rock stars in a foreign country.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Stephanie Amante-Ritter

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  18. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 16 - Secret Horse
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Secret Horse

    S2:E16

    A horse gets loose during a windstorm and teaches the gang to dream again.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Alison Agosti

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  19. Close Enough Season 3 Episode 9 - Robots with Benefits
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Robots with Benefits

    S3:E9

    Fearing for their jobs, Josh and his coworkers must destroy their robot replacement.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, Stephanie Amante-Ritter, Gabe Delahaye, Melissa Hunter, John Aboud, Calvin Wong, Jordan Young

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  20. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 7 - Prank War
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Prank War

    S1:E7

    Bridgette and Emily are put in danger when Josh attempts to prove he's the king of pranks.

    Director:Sean Szeles
    Writers:Minty Lewis, Matt Price, Madeline Queripel, Ryan Pequin

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  21. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 8 - Cool Moms
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Cool Moms

    S1:E8

    Emily tries to roll with the "cool moms" at Candice's school, while Josh and Alex help Randy find his mom.

    Director:Sean Szeles
    Writers:Alison Agosti, Matt Price

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  22. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 11 - So Long Boys
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - So Long Boys

    S1:E11

    When Emily has a pregnancy scare, Josh considers a vasectomy as Alex embraces fatherhood.

    Director:Calvin Wong
    Writers:Matt Price, Deepak Sethi

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  23. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 4 - Room Parents
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Room Parents

    S1:E4

    When Josh volunteers at Candice's school, Emily becomes suspicious that another parent is trying to seduce him.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Aaron Burdette

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  24. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 9 - Robot Tutor
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Robot Tutor

    S1:E9

    The roommates' tropical vacation is derailed by Candice's tutoring needs.

    Director:Sean Szeles
    Writer:Matt Price

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  25. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 10 - Golden Gamer
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Golden Gamer

    S1:E10

    When Josh attempts to finish a video game, he must confront an inner demon. Alex tries to win his students' respect.

    Director:Calvin Wong
    Writer:Matt Price

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Best Episodes Summary

"First Date" is the best rated episode of "Close Enough". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Calvin Wong and written by Marlena Rodriguez, Kristy Grant, it aired on 7/9/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Snailin' It".