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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!

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. Background image for Mary Jane's Last Dance
    8.5/10(320 votes)

    #1 - Mary Jane's Last Dance

    S6:E13

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

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    8.2/10(308 votes)

    #2 - Like a Diamond

    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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    8.0/10(337 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. Background image for A One Story Town
    8.0/10(331 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    7.9/10(275 votes)

    #5 - 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

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    Director:John Putch
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    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Blue Sunday

    S4:E1

    It's the first week of marriage for Grayson and Jules, but when Grayson doesn't know the rules, he soon becomes Jules' "coffee and wine bitch." After Travis' 21st birthday, Bobby tries to make up for lost time by teaching him lessons about being a man. And Ellie and Laurie try to pull Jules out of her depression when Grayson refuses to apologize for what he did in her dream.

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  8. Background image for Flirting With Time
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    7.7/10(153 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - I Need to Know

    S4:E2

    Jules releases Travis from mandatory family night, but when he stays away too long, she becomes crazed. Ellie discovers she can get Andy to do anything she wants by training him like a dog. And the guys grow mustaches to look cool like Tom Selleck.

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    7.6/10(422 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    7.6/10(361 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Writer:Ryan Koh
  14. Background image for Ain't Love Strange
    7.6/10(315 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    7.6/10(236 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.

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    Director:John Putch
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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Have Love Will Travel

    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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    7.5/10(434 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. Background image for Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)
    7.5/10(310 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    7.5/10(298 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.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Between Two Worlds

    S4:E3

    Jules begins to worry that her marriage to Grayson lacks passion. But when she enlists Ellie to start a verbal firestorm, things quickly get too heated. Laurie helps Travis find his superpower. And Bobby tries to shake things up by taking on a 'cooler' persona.

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    Director:John Putch
  21. Background image for I Should Have Known It
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #21 - You and I Will Meet Again

    S4:E8

    Laurie and Wade decide to move in together, but breaking the news to Travis doesn't go as planned. Tom becomes Jules' personal cheerleader after losing his "new guy" status. And Jules and Grayson have a naked day that turns out to be anything but sexy.

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    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Peter Saji
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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Make It Better

    S4:E9

    Jules' dad Chick spends some time at her house while recovering from an injury. During his stay, Jules experiences extreme stomach pain, but she's too stubborn to let her dad know. And Bobby and Grayson attempt to teach Travis how to be a "playa."

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    7.5/10(200 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    Director:Courteney Cox
    Writer:Peter Saji
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    7.4/10(424 votes)

    #24 - Rhino Skin

    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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    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Letting You Go
    7.4/10(365 votes)

    #25 - Letting You Go

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Mary Jane's Last Dance" is the best rated episode of "Cougar Town". It scored 8.5/10 based on 320 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".