Cougar Town

The Best Episodes of Cougar Town

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

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...
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  1. 8.5/10(315 votes)

    #1 - Mary Jane's Last Dance

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    S6:E13

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

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  2. 8.2/10(302 votes)

    #2 - Like a Diamond

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    S5:E2

    Jules and Grayson receive a wedding invitation from a couple they barely know and on a date that conflicts with Grayson's roller-hockey finals. Despite Grayson's important plans, Jules simply cannot say no. Meanwhile, Bobby finds out that Dog Travis has puppies, and the crew discovers that Tom has created a model of the neighborhood with eerily lifelike dolls of everyone.

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  3. 8.0/10(333 votes)

    #3 - Something Good Coming (1)

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    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.

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  4. 8.0/10(326 votes)

    #4 - A One Story Town

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    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.

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  5. 8.0/10(247 votes)

    #5 - Flirting With Time

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    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.

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  6. 7.9/10(272 votes)

    #6 - Your World (2)

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    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

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  8. 7.7/10(149 votes)

    #7 - Something Good Coming (2)

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    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.

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  9. 7.6/10(416 votes)

    #8 - Here Comes My Girl

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    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.

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  10. 7.6/10(357 votes)

    #9 - Finding Out

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    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.

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  11. 7.6/10(309 votes)

    #10 - Ain't Love Strange

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    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.

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  12. 7.6/10(233 votes)

    #11 - My Life (1)

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    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.

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  13. 7.6/10(236 votes)

    #12 - I Should Have Known It

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    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.

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  14. 7.6/10(236 votes)

    #13 - The Criminal Kind

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    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.

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  15. 7.5/10(428 votes)

    #14 - All Mixed Up

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    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.

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  16. 7.5/10(306 votes)

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

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    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.

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  17. 7.5/10(293 votes)

    #16 - Little Girl Blues

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    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.

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  18. 7.5/10(256 votes)

    #17 - Have Love Will Travel

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    S4:E15

    After discovering that Chick has health issues, the gang decides to take him to Hollywood. Once there, they'll stop at nothing to arrange for him to spend an evening with one his favorite stars, Tippi Hedren. Meanwhile, Laurie and Travis try carefully to set up the perfect first kiss. And Andy is upset to discover that no one recognizes him as Latino.

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  19. 7.5/10(196 votes)

    #18 - We Stand a Chance

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    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.

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  20. 7.4/10(416 votes)

    #19 - Rhino Skin

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    S1:E11

    Despite fearing the meanest and most unrelenting dermatologist in town, Dr. Amy Evans, Jules and Ellie are willing to endure the harsh ridicule and wrath for an appointment with the best in the business. But when Jules learns Dr. Evans is seeing Bobby, she's determined to stand up to her and protect him. Meanwhile, Travis gets a job working for Barb that turns out to be more than he bargained for.

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  21. 7.4/10(360 votes)

    #20 - Letting You Go

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    S1:E21

    Jules has mixed feelings when Travis gets accepted to two of his choice colleges. Now he must decide between schools in California or one just 20 minutes from home. As Jules struggles with the thought of Travis moving away, Grayson is there for her. Meanwhile, Laurie considers her feelings for Smith when he returns from law school, and Andy longs for the freedom to do whatever he wants around the house, free of Ellie's rules.

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  22. 7.4/10(340 votes)

    #21 - Feel a Whole Lot Better

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    S1:E22

    Jules and Grayson consider the notion of FWB, friends with benefits. Meanwhile Andy hires a nanny for Ellie, and Travis benefits from Bobby's unconventional plans to make some extra cash

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  23. 7.4/10(338 votes)

    #22 - Breakdown

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    S1:E23

    Despite Grayson's warning, a curious Jules reads the speech without permission and is left crushed when she finds she's not been acknowledged. Meanwhile, Ellie uncharacteristically does something nice for Laurie, and Bobby tries to restrain himself from embarrassing Travis on his big day.

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  24. 7.4/10(304 votes)

    #23 - You Don't Know How It Feels

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    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.

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  25. 7.4/10(286 votes)

    #24 - The Same Old You

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    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.

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    Writer:Ryan Koh
  26. 7.4/10(293 votes)

    #25 - Lost Children

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    S2:E13

    Jules comes up with a new game for the crew; Ellie complains about doing what Jules wants to do; Andy is mad at Grayson; Bobby introduces his new friend to the group.

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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 315 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/31/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Like a Diamond".