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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 Worst Episode
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    Close Enough Season 3 Episode 10 - The Weird Kid
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - The Weird Kid

    S3:E10

    After worrying that she and Candice are growing apart, Emily magically becomes a kid again – and tries to befriend Candice at school.

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

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  2. Close Enough Season 3 Episode 11 - Legend of the Pier
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Legend of the Pier

    S3:E11

    Bridgette sets out to re-live her teenage glory days… but finds it’s far more difficult than she imagined.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi Olagbaju

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  3. Close Enough Season 3 Episode 12 - Bike & Survive
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Bike & Survive

    S3:E12

    After Alex gets the latest home-exercise bike, the rest of the gang worry that he’s getting sucked into a cult

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi Olagbaju

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  4. Close Enough Season 3 Episode 13 - Halloween Enough
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Halloween Enough

    S3:E13

    When a thunderstorm makes trick-or-treating impossible, the gang tells Candice a trio of scary stories to save her Halloween.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi Olagbaju

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  5. Close Enough Season 3 Episode 14 - The Perfect Couple
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - The Perfect Couple

    S3:E14

    When Alex and Bridgette get sick of kid-friendly activities, Josh and Emily seek out new like-minded parent friends.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi Olagbaju

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  6. Close Enough Season 3 Episode 15 - Match Made in Valhalla
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Match Made in Valhalla

    S3:E15

    Bridgette finds the perfect match for Alex… but has second thoughts when she realizes she still has feelings for him.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi Olagbaju

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

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

    #8 - 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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  9. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 8 - Man Up
    7.9/10(3523 votes)

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

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

    #11 - 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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  12. Close Enough Season 1 Episode 1 - Quilty Pleasures
    8.1/10(3138 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 6 - Cyber Matrix
    8.1/10(2770 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Close Enough Season 3 Episode 3 - Hellspital
    8.1/10(854 votes)

    #14 - Hellspital

    S3:E3

    The gang begs a seriously ill Alex to seek medical attention, but his fear of doctors causes him to avoid hospitals at all costs.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi Olagbaju

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

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

    #16 - 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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  17. Close Enough Season 3 Episode 6 - Summer Job
    8.2/10(837 votes)

    #17 - Summer Job

    S3:E6

    Josh gets Alex hired at Plugger-Inners for the summer but struggles to hide Alex’s incompetence from the boss.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi Olagbaju

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  18. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 7 - Haunted Couch
    8.3/10(2759 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Close Enough Season 3 Episode 1 - Where the Buffalo Roam
    8.3/10(866 votes)

    #19 - Where the Buffalo Roam

    S3:E1

    After a major windfall, Josh and Emily decide to take the honeymoon they never had.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi Olagbaju

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

    #20 - 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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  21. Close Enough Season 3 Episode 2 - Venice Vengeance
    8.4/10(856 votes)

    #21 - Venice Vengeance

    S3:E2

    When she and Candice face off against her oldest rival at Venice Beach, Pearle returns to her childhood roots as a Champion Sandcastle Builder.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi Olagbaju

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  22. Close Enough Season 3 Episode 4 - Candice Candice Revolution
    8.4/10(848 votes)

    #22 - Candice Candice Revolution

    S3:E4

    Candice’s mind is blown when she first tries breakfast-for-dinner, opening up a world of anarchy.

    Directors:J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong
    Writers:Bill Oakley, Alison Agosti, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, John Aboud, Eileen Álvarez, Sierra Katow, Calvin Wong, Sean O'Connor, Opeyemi Olagbaju

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

    #23 - 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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  24. Close Enough Season 2 Episode 5 - Joint Break
    8.5/10(2770 votes)

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

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Weird Kid" is the worst rated episode of "Close Enough". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong and written by Marlena Rodriguez, Alison Agosti, Chris Kula, J.G. Quintel, Aaron Burdette, Michael Colton, Stephanie Amante-Ritter, Gabe Delahaye, Craig Rowin, Melissa Hunter, John Aboud, Calvin Wong, Jordan Young, it aired on 4/7/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Legend of the Pier".