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The Best Episodes of Close Enough Season 1

Every episode of Close Enough Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Close Enough Season 1!

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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
    Close Enough Season 1 Episode 1 - Quilty Pleasures
    8.1/10(3138 votes)

    #1 - Quilty Pleasures

    S1:E1

    While working on Candice's class quilt, Josh and Emily get trapped in the underbelly of the Los Angeles fabric district, while Alex and Bridgette prove to be incompetent babysitters.

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

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  2. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 2 - The Perfect House
    8.9/10(3038 votes)

    #2 - The Perfect House

    S1:E2

    Emily becomes addicted to visiting open houses as an escape from her chaotic home life.

    Directors:Sean Szeles, Calvin Wong
    Writer:Minty Lewis

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  3. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 3 - Logan's Run'd
    8.9/10(2991 votes)

    #3 - Logan's Run'd

    S1:E3

    In a last-ditch attempt to prove they can still party, Emily, Josh, and Alex follow Bridgette to a hot new nightclub.

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

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  4. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 4 - Room Parents
    8.2/10(2924 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 5 - Skate Dad
    8.6/10(2906 votes)

    #5 - Skate Dad

    S1:E5

    Struggling to bond with Candice, Josh goes all out to become the world's best skate dad.

    Director:Calvin Wong
    Writers:Minty Lewis, J.G. Quintel

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  6. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 6 - 100% No Stress Day
    8.4/10(2880 votes)

    #6 - 100% No Stress Day

    S1:E6

    The roommates work together to give Emily a stress-free day but are promptly sidetracked by shady characters from Alex's past.

    Director:Sean Szeles
    Writers:Bill Oakley, Marlena Rodriguez

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  7. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 7 - Prank War
    8.2/10(2880 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 8 - Cool Moms
    8.8/10(2911 votes)

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

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

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

    #11 - 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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  12. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 12 - Clap Like This
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Clap Like This

    S1:E12

    Josh finally sells a video game and gets to experience how the other half lives, while birthday girl Bridgette is forced to get a real job.

    Director:Calvin Wong
    Writer:Deepak Sethi

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

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

    #14 - 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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  15. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 15 - The Canine Guy
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - The Canine Guy

    S1:E15

    After a fight with Alex, Josh befriends a talking dog. Meanwhile, Emily and Bridgette receive inspiration from "Weird Al" Yankovic on a songwriting retreat in the forest.

    Director:Calvin Wong
    Writers:Andres Salaff, Deepak Sethi

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Quilty Pleasures" is the best rated episode of "Close Enough" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 3138 votes. Directed by Sean Szeles and written by Minty Lewis, Madeline Queripel, Ryan Pequin, it aired on 7/9/2020. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Perfect House".