8.4/10312 votesLoading...#1 - Mary Jane's Last Dance
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 3/31/2015
Grayson tries to prevent Jules from running her birthday; everyone experiences major life changes.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10296 votesLoading...#2 - Like a Diamond
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2014
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10329 votesLoading...#3 - Something Good Coming (1)
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/25/2011
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
Writer: Chrissy Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein
8.0/10321 votesLoading...#4 - A One Story Town
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 3/13/2012
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
8.0/10244 votesLoading...#5 - Flirting With Time
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2013
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10270 votesLoading...#6 - Your World (2)
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 5/29/2012
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10144 votesLoading...#7 - Something Good Coming (2)
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/25/2011
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
Writer: Kevin Biegel, Bill Lawrence
7.6/10407 votesLoading...#8 - Here Comes My Girl
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2009
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: N/A
7.6/10352 votesLoading...#9 - Finding Out
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 5/19/2010
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10307 votesLoading...#10 - Ain't Love Strange
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2012
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
7.6/10231 votesLoading...#11 - My Life (1)
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 5/29/2012
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10233 votesLoading...#12 - I Should Have Known It
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2013
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10233 votesLoading...#13 - The Criminal Kind
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 4/2/2013
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10423 votesLoading...#14 - All Mixed Up
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2010
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
Writer: Kevin Biegel, Bill Lawrence
7.5/10301 votesLoading...#15 - Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2010
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
Writer: Peter Saji, Melody Derloshon
7.5/10288 votesLoading...#16 - Little Girl Blues
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2010
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
7.5/10252 votesLoading...#17 - Have Love Will Travel
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 4/9/2013
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10192 votesLoading...#18 - We Stand a Chance
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 4/1/2014
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10409 votesLoading...#19 - Rhino Skin
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/2010
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.
Director: Millicent Shelton
Writer: N/A
7.4/10356 votesLoading...#20 - Letting You Go
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/28/2010
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.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Mara Brock Akil
7.4/10335 votesLoading...#21 - Feel a Whole Lot Better
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/5/2010
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
Director: John Putch
Writer: N/A
7.4/10333 votesLoading...#22 - Breakdown
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/12/2010
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.
Director: Bill Lawrence
Writer: Kevin Biegel, Bill Lawrence
7.4/10299 votesLoading...#23 - You Don't Know How It Feels
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2010
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
7.4/10280 votesLoading...#24 - The Same Old You
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2010
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
7.4/10287 votesLoading...#25 - Lost Children
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2011
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.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Sam Laybourne, Ryan Koh
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!
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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Best Episodes Summary
"Mary Jane's Last Dance" is the best rated episode of "Cougar Town". It scored 8.4/10 based on 312 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/31/2015. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Like a Diamond".