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The Best Episodes of Cougar Town

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

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Jules Cobb is a mom in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter. Along for the journey is her son, her ex-husband, her husband/neighbor and her friends who

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Cougar Town Season 6 Episode 13 - Mary Jane's Last Dance
    8.5/10(337 votes)

    #1 - Mary Jane's Last Dance

    S6:E13

    Grayson tries to prevent Jules from running her birthday; everyone experiences major life changes.

    Director:Courteney Cox
    Writers:Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel, Blake McCormick

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  2. Cougar Town Season 5 Episode 2 - Like a Diamond
    8.2/10(325 votes)

    #2 - Like a Diamond

    S5:E2

    Bobby is paranoid about a blizzard hitting town. Jules gets into an auto accident with a man, who is attracted to her.

    Director:Brian Van Holt
    Writer:Melody Derloshon

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  3. Cougar Town Season 3 Episode 5 - A One Story Town
    8.1/10(321 votes)

    #3 - A One Story Town

    S3:E5

    Jules and the gang decide Bobby needs some help romancing Angie so they launch "operation kiss-the-girl." Meanwhile, other former "Scrubs" cast turn up, as Ted and the Peons pass through on their way to audition at Disney World.

    Director:Bill Lawrence
    Writer:Kevin Biegel

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  4. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 21 - Something Good Coming (1)
    8.0/10(326 votes)

    #4 - Something Good Coming (1)

    S2:E21

    When Travis abruptly moves to Hawaii, the gang go after him and decide to spend their vacation there too. As Jules struggles with Travis' choice, Grayson tells her he's keen on having kids. Meanwhile, Bobby acts as Ellie and Andy's vacation surrogate, and Laurie hatches a plan to lure Travis back home.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writers:Chrissy Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein

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  5. Cougar Town Season 4 Episode 7 - Flirting With Time
    8.0/10(239 votes)

    #5 - Flirting With Time

    S4:E7

    When buyers show interest in Grayson's house, the crew is quick to judge their potential new neighbors. They also become nostalgic about when redneck Bobby and Jules first moved into the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Wade returns home from Afghanistan early, but Laurie's initial excitement quickly turns to fear when he becomes too clingy.

    Director:Courteney Cox
    Writer:Blake McCormick

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  6. Cougar Town Season 3 Episode 15 - Your World (2)
    7.9/10(258 votes)

    #6 - Your World (2)

    S3:E15

    When Grayson complains that he's living the movie "Groundhog Day" because the gang shows up at the same time every day at Jules' house, Jules asks for a "Groundhog Day"-themed bachelorette party so that Ellie and Laurie can explain the movie to her. Then, fed up with the lack of privacy, Grayson convinces Jules to elope to Napa . . . but the cul de sac crew happily tags along

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Kevin Biegel

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  7. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 22 - Something Good Coming (2)
    7.8/10(167 votes)

    #7 - Something Good Coming (2)

    S2:E22

    When Travis abruptly moves to Hawaii, the gang go after him and decide to spend their vacation there too. As Jules struggles with Travis' choice, Grayson tells her he's keen on having kids. Meanwhile, Bobby acts as Ellie and Andy's vacation surrogate, and Laurie hatches a plan to lure Travis back home.

    Director:Bill Lawrence
    Writers:Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel

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  8. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 9 - Here Comes My Girl
    7.7/10(402 votes)

    #8 - Here Comes My Girl

    S1:E9

    Jules plan for a romanctic dinner for two backfires for Thanksgiving. Travis shows off his girlfriend Kylie to everyone. Jules gives Travis and Kylie advice on birth control. Bobby and Grayson bond over a common interest.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Cougar Town Season 3 Episode 1 - Ain't Love Strange
    7.7/10(303 votes)

    #9 - Ain't Love Strange

    S3:E1

    Jules is miffed when Grayson (who has an ulterior motive) calls her "predictable"; Ellie frets that little Stan is turning into a "devil child," or even worse, could grow up to be like Laurie; and Travis likes his new off campus housing, until Bobby tries to convince him to take dog Travis in.

    Director:Bill Lawrence
    Writer:Bill Lawrence

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  10. Cougar Town Season 4 Episode 13 - The Criminal Kind
    7.7/10(227 votes)

    #10 - The Criminal Kind

    S4:E13

    Inspired by "The Breakfast Club," the Cul-De-Sac Crew offers insight into their innermost thoughts through voice-overs. Grayson is crushed after discovering some harsh reviews on Yelp. And Jules goes to extremes to prove she's not a goody-two-shoes, ultimately landing herself in grocery store jail.

    Director:Randall Keenan Winston
    Writer:Sean Lavery

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  11. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 24 - Finding Out
    7.6/10(354 votes)

    #11 - Finding Out

    S1:E24

    Jules and Grayson hatch an elaborate plan to break the news to Bobby that they're officially dating, and Travis sees the wrath of a truly angry woman for the first time when he forgets his momentous seven-month anniversary with Kylie.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Ryan Koh

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  12. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 1 - All Mixed Up
    7.6/10(415 votes)

    #12 - All Mixed Up

    S2:E1

    Bobby struggles with the reality of Jules being in a relationship with Grayson. Jules has issues with her new psychiatrist when she discovers the truth behind her methods.

    Director:Bill Lawrence
    Writers:Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel

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  13. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 7 - Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)
    7.6/10(298 votes)

    #13 - Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)

    S2:E7

    It's Jules' 42nd birthday and that can only mean one thing: gift contest! Each year, Jules holds a contest to determine who gives her the best gifts, which Ellie always wins. This year, Laurie teams up with Grayson in an attempt to overthrow her. As Jules contemplates what to do for her birthday, Andy suggests a night of dancing. Meanwhile, Travis introduces Bobby to a Netti Pot, but not without its consequences.

    Director:John Putch
    Writers:Melody Derloshon, Peter Saji

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  14. Cougar Town Season 3 Episode 14 - My Life (1)
    7.6/10(224 votes)

    #14 - My Life (1)

    S3:E14

    When Grayson complains that he's living the movie "Groundhog Day" because the gang shows up at the same time every day at Jules' house, Jules asks for a "Groundhog Day"-themed bachelorette party so that Ellie and Laurie can explain the movie to her. Then, fed up with the lack of privacy, Grayson convinces Jules to elope to Napa . . . but the cul de sac crew happily tags along.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Kevin Biegel

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  15. Cougar Town Season 4 Episode 4 - I Should Have Known It
    7.6/10(226 votes)

    #15 - I Should Have Known It

    S4:E4

    When Tom gets a new girlfriend, the girls decide to investigate. Bobby goes on a fake date with Ellie to improve his table manners. And after getting fed up with the girls' rules, Andy and Grayson rebel.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Melody Derloshon

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  16. Cougar Town Season 5 Episode 13 - We Stand a Chance
    7.6/10(212 votes)

    #16 - We Stand a Chance

    S5:E13

    After winning Cul de Sac Crew Trivia, Tom gets to pick the location of the next group vacation. The gang is less than thrilled, however, when Tom opts for a stay-cation. Meanwhile, Jules fakes being healthy at her annual physical exam and gets some shocking results. And Bobby accidentally signs Grayson and himself up for a breakdancing competition.

    Director:Courteney Cox
    Writer:Peter Saji

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  17. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 6 - You Don't Know How It Feels
    7.5/10(297 votes)

    #17 - You Don't Know How It Feels

    S2:E6

    Jules isn't happy when her father pays a visit. Travis gets a surprise at Halloween, and Bobby campaigns to be Stan's guardian should something happen to Ellie and Andy.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Blake McCormick

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  18. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 8 - Little Girl Blues
    7.5/10(284 votes)

    #18 - Little Girl Blues

    S2:E8

    Travis brings home his new girlfriend, Kirsten, a grad-student, to meet Jules. Jules feels instantly threatened when Ellie points out that, moving forward, any girl Travis brings home could be her future daughter-in-law. Meanwhile, Grayson's house has become the new place for the gang to hang out, which he hates, and Travis turns to Bobby for advice.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Kate Purdy

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  19. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 10 - The Same Old You
    7.5/10(280 votes)

    #19 - The Same Old You

    S2:E10

    Jules wants to help Bobby gain his confidence back and thinks fixing up his boat and getting it back in the water will do the trick.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Ryan Koh

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  20. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 15 - Walls
    7.5/10(281 votes)

    #20 - Walls

    S2:E15

    Once again Jules chooses to get too involved in Travis' life.

    Director:Bill Lawrence
    Writer:Sean Lavery

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  21. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 18 - Lonesome Sundown
    7.5/10(268 votes)

    #21 - Lonesome Sundown

    S2:E18

    Jules tries to not interfere when Travis contemplates a big decision; the gang tries stop taking advantage of each other.

    Director:Bruce Leddy
    Writers:Sanjay Shah, Blake McCormick

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  22. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 20 - Free Fallin'
    7.5/10(270 votes)

    #22 - Free Fallin'

    S2:E20

    As Travis continues on a downward spiral from his breakup with Kirsten, Jules decides it's time to give him some tough love.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Gregg Mettler

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  23. Cougar Town Season 3 Episode 12 - Square One
    7.5/10(226 votes)

    #23 - Square One

    S3:E12

    After Grayson's house sustains hurricane damage, he moves in with Jules; Laurie and Ellie ask Travis to help determine which of them is sexier; Bobby and Jules compete in a ``white shirt challenge.''

    Director:Courteney Cox
    Writer:Peter Saji

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  24. Cougar Town Season 4 Episode 10 - You Tell Me
    7.5/10(224 votes)

    #24 - You Tell Me

    S4:E10

    Confused by her mixed feelings for Travis, Laurie resorts to destroying things. But when her anger gets out of control, newly appointed mayor Andy has to step in. Jules starts hanging out with her therapist after discovering that her friends have been keeping secrets. And Bobby has a fling with the girl of his dreams while enjoying a vacation at Target.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writers:Emily R. Wilson, Brad Morris

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  25. Cougar Town Season 4 Episode 12 - This Old Town
    7.5/10(213 votes)

    #25 - This Old Town

    S4:E12

    An elderly couple, Ann and Norman McCormack, buy Grayson's old house after Jules promises them that they will all spend time together. Forced to hang out with the McCormacks, Ellie, Jules and Grayson soon discover that there are many perks to being old. Meanwhile, when another one of Bobby's get-rich-quick schemes doesn't pan out, he tries to switch up his luck by renaming his boat. And Travis searches for the perfect partner to win a high-stakes penny can game.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Melody Derloshon

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mary Jane's Last Dance" is the best rated episode of "Cougar Town". It scored 8.5/10 based on 337 votes. Directed by Courteney Cox and written by Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel, Blake McCormick, it aired on 3/31/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Like a Diamond".