The Best Episodes of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(844 votes)

   #1 - Josh Just Happens to Live Here!

   S1:E110/12/2015

   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

   Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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   Director:Marc Webb

   Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
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   7.6/10(636 votes)

   #2 - Josh’s Girlfriend is Really Cool!

   S1:E210/19/2015

   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

   Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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   Director:Don Scardino

   Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
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   7.8/10(557 votes)

   #3 - I Hope Josh Comes to My Party!

   S1:E310/26/2015

   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

   Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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   Director:Tamra Davis

   Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
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   8.0/10(540 votes)

   #4 - I'm Going on a Date With Josh's Friend!

   S1:E411/2/2015

   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

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   Director:Stuart McDonald

   Writer:Erin Ehrlich
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   7.7/10(497 votes)

   #5 - Josh and I Are Good People!

   S1:E511/9/2015

   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

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   Director:Alex Hardcastle

   Writer:Michael Hitchcock
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   8.0/10(494 votes)

   #6 - My First Thanksgiving with Josh!

   S1:E611/16/2015

   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

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   Director:Joanna Kerns

   Writer:Rene Gube
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   8.0/10(460 votes)

   #7 - I'm So Happy That Josh Is So Happy!

   S1:E711/23/2015

   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

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   Director:Lawrence Trilling

   Writer:Sono Patel
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   8.0/10(462 votes)

   #8 - My Mom, Greg’s Mom and Josh’s Sweet Dance Moves!

   S1:E811/30/2015

   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

   Writers:Audrey Wauchope, Rachel Specter

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   Director:Steven K. Tsuchida

   Writers:Audrey Wauchope, Rachel Specter
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   8.4/10(480 votes)

   #9 - I'm Going to the Beach With Josh and His Friends!

   S1:E91/25/2016

   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

   Writers:Doug Mand, Dan Gregor

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   Director:Kenny Ortega

   Writers:Doug Mand, Dan Gregor
10. 

    7.9/10(434 votes)

    #10 - I'm Back at Camp With Josh!

    S1:E102/1/2016

    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

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    Director:Michael Schultz

    Writer:Jack Dolgen
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    8.8/10(550 votes)

    #11 - That Text Was Not Meant for Josh!

    S1:E112/8/2016

    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

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    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer

    Writer:Elisabeth Kiernan Averick
12. 

    7.9/10(403 votes)

    #12 - Josh and I Work on a Case!

    S1:E122/22/2016

    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

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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    Director:Steven K. Tsuchida

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
13. 

    8.6/10(460 votes)

    #13 - Josh and I Go to Los Angeles!

    S1:E132/29/2016

    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

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    Director:Michael Patrick Jann

    Writer:Aline Brosh McKenna
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    7.9/10(412 votes)

    #14 - Josh Is Going to Hawaii!

    S1:E143/7/2016

    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

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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    Director:Erin Ehrlich

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
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    8.6/10(449 votes)

    #15 - Josh Has No Idea Where I Am!

    S1:E153/21/2016

    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

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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    Director:Steven K. Tsuchida

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
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    8.1/10(391 votes)

    #16 - Josh's Sister is Getting Married!

    S1:E163/28/2016

    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

    Writers:Audrey Wauchope, Rachel Specter

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    Director:Alex Hardcastle

    Writers:Audrey Wauchope, Rachel Specter
17. 

    8.0/10(395 votes)

    #17 - Why Is Josh in a Bad Mood?

    S1:E174/11/2016

    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

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    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writer:Jack Dolgen
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    8.4/10(422 votes)

    #18 - Paula Needs to Get Over Josh!

    S1:E184/18/2016

    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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    Director:Aline Brosh McKenna

    Writer:Rene Gube