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The Best Episodes of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1

Every episode of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1!

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Rebecca Bunch is a successful, driven, and possibly crazy young woman who impulsively gives up everything - her partnership at a prestigious law firm and her upscale apartment in Manhattan - in a desperate attempt

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 11 - That Text Was Not Meant for Josh!
    8.8/10(565 votes)

    S1:E11

    Rebecca mistakenly sends Josh a text meant for Paula and takes drastic measures to ensure he never sees it. Meanwhile, Paula and her husband attempt to rekindle their relationship, only to be thwarted by Rebecca.

    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
    Writer:Elisabeth Kiernan Averick

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  2. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 13 - Josh and I Go to Los Angeles!
    8.6/10(470 votes)

    S1:E13

    Rebecca and Josh head to Los Angeles to present their case, which also forces them to confront their long buried feelings. Greg grapples with his feelings for Rebecca, while Darryl and White Josh continue to explore their newfound feelings for one another.

    Director:Michael Patrick Jann
    Writer:Aline Brosh McKenna

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  3. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 15 - Josh Has No Idea Where I Am!
    8.6/10(460 votes)

    S1:E15

    Rebecca gets stuck on a plane with her therapist, who takes her on a surprising journey. Meanwhile, in West Covina, Josh, Paula, Darryl and even a reluctant Greg come together to find Rebecca.

    Director:Steven K. Tsuchida
    Writers:Rachel Bloom, Aline Brosh McKenna

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  4. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 9 - I'm Going to the Beach With Josh and His Friends!
    8.4/10(490 votes)

    S1:E9

    Rebecca rents a party bus to take Josh's friend group to the beach in order to impress them. On the trip, she learns more about her new friends than she expected and makes a surprising revelation herself.

    Director:Kenny Ortega
    Writers:Dan Gregor, Doug Mand

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  5. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 18 - Paula Needs to Get Over Josh!
    8.4/10(432 votes)

    S1:E18

    Rebecca's relationships are tested as she tries to navigate her friendship with Paula, her history with Josh and her connection with Greg. While at Josh's sister Jayma's wedding, Rebecca's world is turned upside down.

    Director:Aline Brosh McKenna
    Writer:Rene Gube

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  6. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 16 - Josh's Sister is Getting Married!
    8.1/10(402 votes)

    S1:E16

    Rebecca is determined to get her life on track so when Josh's sister asks her to be a bridesmaid, Rebecca decides to use her role to make things right with Valencia. Paula cannot accept Rebecca's new mindset while Greg, when helping someone else with their love dilemma, makes a realization of his own.

    Director:Alex Hardcastle
    Writers:Rachel Specter, Audrey Wauchope

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  7. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 4 - I'm Going on a Date With Josh's Friend!
    8.0/10(555 votes)

    S1:E4

    When Rebecca learns that Josh and Valencia seem as happy as ever, she goes into a spiral and vows to make healthier choices. As a result, when nice guy Greg asks her out on a date, she wonders if that is the path towards a happier life.

    Director:Stuart McDonald
    Writer:Erin Ehrlich

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  8. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 7 - I'm So Happy That Josh Is So Happy!
    8.0/10(471 votes)

    S1:E7

    Rebecca has a tough week after learning some news about Josh and someone surprising shows up to help her - Dr. Phil. Paula is pursued by an important new client Calvin and not just professionally.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Sono Patel

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  9. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 8 - My Mom, Greg’s Mom and Josh’s Sweet Dance Moves!
    8.0/10(473 votes)

    S1:E8

    It is the holidays and Rebecca’s mom decides to come visit her in West Covina. Old habits die hard and Rebecca, eager to please her mom, embellishes some facts about her life, which all comes crashing down at a local holiday event. Meanwhile, Greg spends Christmas Eve with his mother and discovers he actually might be the problem relative.

    Director:Steven K. Tsuchida
    Writers:Rachel Specter, Audrey Wauchope

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  10. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 17 - Why Is Josh in a Bad Mood?
    8.0/10(405 votes)

    S1:E17

    Rebecca is hiding a big secret from Paula, which begins to affect their friendship. Josh and Greg switch roles when Josh makes a discovery that angers him, while Greg is happier than he has been in a long time.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Jack Dolgen

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  11. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 6 - My First Thanksgiving with Josh!
    7.9/10(507 votes)

    S1:E6

    Rebecca scores an invite to the Chan family Thanksgiving festivities, where Josh’s parents fall in love with her much to Valencia’s dismay. Meanwhile, Greg struggles with taking care of his dad and wanting to pursue his dreams.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Rene Gube

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  12. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 10 - I'm Back at Camp With Josh!
    7.9/10(446 votes)

    S1:E10

    After Rebecca finds out about Josh volunteering at a camp for at-risk youth, she decides to use the situation to remind him about their time together at camp.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:Jack Dolgen

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  13. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 12 - Josh and I Work on a Case!
    7.9/10(415 votes)

    S1:E12

    After the texting debacle, Rebecca attempts to recover by pursuing a case she thinks will bring her closer to Josh. Darryl tries to reconcile his feelings for White Josh, while Greg is obsessed with trying to uncover Rebecca’s real motives for taking on the case.

    Director:Steven K. Tsuchida
    Writers:Rachel Bloom, Aline Brosh McKenna

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  14. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 14 - Josh Is Going to Hawaii!
    7.9/10(422 votes)

    S1:E14

    Rebecca learns that Josh has conflicted feelings for her and Darryl wants to let everyone know about his newfound bisexuality. Meanwhile, Greg must figure out how to work alongside Heather post break-up.

    Director:Erin Ehrlich
    Writers:Rachel Bloom, Aline Brosh McKenna

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  15. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 3 - I Hope Josh Comes to My Party!
    7.8/10(575 votes)

    S1:E3

    In an attempt to get closer to Josh, Rebecca throws a housewarming party despite her lack of social connections in West Covina and a childhood fear of hosting parties. When Paula finally convinces her, the party turns out to be nothing like they anticipated.

    Director:Tamra Davis
    Writers:Rachel Bloom, Aline Brosh McKenna

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  16. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 1 - Josh Just Happens to Live Here!
    7.7/10(867 votes)

    S1:E1

    Rebecca Bunch is a successful, driven, and possibly crazy young woman who impulsively gives up everything – her partnership at a prestigious law firm and her upscale apartment in Manhattan – in a desperate attempt to find love and happiness in that exotic hotbed of romance and adventure: suburban West Covina, Calif. (it’s only two hours from the beach! Four in traffic).

    Director:Marc Webb
    Writers:Rachel Bloom, Aline Brosh McKenna

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  17. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 5 - Josh and I Are Good People!
    7.7/10(512 votes)

    S1:E5

    After Rebecca and Greg’s disastrous date, Greg accuses her of being a terrible person in front of Josh. Rebecca takes drastic measures to prove she is a good person, which includes helping Darryl with his messy divorce. Meanwhile, Paula takes over the office as the boss for the day.

    Director:Alex Hardcastle
    Writer:Michael Hitchcock

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  18. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 2 - Josh’s Girlfriend is Really Cool!
    7.6/10(655 votes)

    S1:E2

    When Rebecca learns that Josh has a gorgeous yoga instructor girlfriend named Valencia, she is determined to learn everything about her. Rebecca attempts (unsuccessfully) to learn yoga, tries (unsuccessfully) to get into the local nightclub Josh and Valencia go to, and finds herself becoming a little too obsessed with Valencia.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writers:Rachel Bloom, Aline Brosh McKenna

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"That Text Was Not Meant for Josh!" is the best rated episode of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 565 votes. Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer and written by Elisabeth Kiernan Averick, it aired on 2/8/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Josh and I Go to Los Angeles!".