7.6/10828 votes#1 - Josh Just Happens to Live Here!
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2015
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
Writer: Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
7.6/10619 votes#2 - Josh’s Girlfriend is Really Cool!
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/19/2015
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
Writer: Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
7.8/10544 votes#3 - I Hope Josh Comes to My Party!
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/26/2015
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
Writer: Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
8.0/10526 votes#4 - I'm Going on a Date With Josh's Friend!
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2015
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
7.7/10484 votes#5 - Josh and I Are Good People!
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2015
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
8.0/10481 votes#6 - My First Thanksgiving with Josh!
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2015
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
8.0/10449 votes#7 - I'm So Happy That Josh Is So Happy!
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2015
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
8.0/10450 votes#8 - My Mom, Greg’s Mom and Josh’s Sweet Dance Moves!
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2015
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
Writer: Audrey Wauchope, Rachel Specter
8.4/10469 votes#9 - I'm Going to the Beach With Josh and His Friends!
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/25/2016
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
Writer: Doug Mand, Dan Gregor
7.9/10423 votes#10 - I'm Back at Camp With Josh!
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/1/2016
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
8.8/10537 votes#11 - That Text Was Not Meant for Josh!
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/8/2016
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
7.9/10393 votes#12 - Josh and I Work on a Case!
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/22/2016
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
Writer: Rachel Bloom, Aline Brosh McKenna
8.6/10452 votes#13 - Josh and I Go to Los Angeles!
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/29/2016
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
7.9/10403 votes#14 - Josh Is Going to Hawaii!
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 3/7/2016
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
Writer: Rachel Bloom, Aline Brosh McKenna
8.6/10441 votes#15 - Josh Has No Idea Where I Am!
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/21/2016
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
Writer: Rachel Bloom, Aline Brosh McKenna
8.1/10382 votes#16 - Josh's Sister is Getting Married!
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/28/2016
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
Writer: Audrey Wauchope, Rachel Specter
8.0/10387 votes#17 - Why Is Josh in a Bad Mood?
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 4/11/2016
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
8.4/10413 votes#18 - Paula Needs to Get Over Josh!
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/18/2016
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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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Josh Just Happens to Live Here!" is the best rated episode of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 828 votes. Directed by Marc Webb and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom, it aired on 10/12/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Josh’s Girlfriend is Really Cool!".