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The Best Episodes of Episodes

Every episode of Episodes ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Episodes!

A British husband-and-wife comedy writing team travel to Hollywood to remake their successful British TV series, with disastrous results.
Genre:Comedy

Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 209" is the best rated episode of "Episodes". It scored 8.5/10 based on 477 votes. Directed by Jim Field Smith and written by David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik, it aired on 7/6/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 405".

  • Episode 209
    8.5/10477 votes
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    #1 - Episode 209

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/6/2012

    It's the night of Merc's 'Man of the Year' event. However, his moment of glory turns sour when Carol tells him about Matt's affair with Jamie. Beverly's relationship with Rob grows deeper, and Sean is forced to decide whether he's willing to forget the past and fight for his wife.

    Director: Jim Field Smith

    Writer: David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik

  • Episode 405
    8.3/10375 votes
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    #2 - Episode 405

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2015

    Three's a crowd as Sean and Beverly are forced to consider a writing partnership with Tim, while Carol and Helen discover they have a bedfellow in common. Meanwhile, Matt receives a lucrative yet dubious invitation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 505
    8.3/10356 votes
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    #3 - Episode 505

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 9/24/2017

    Carol reveals that she's pregnant and, even more significant, planning on keeping the baby - forcing Beverly to finally tell her the truth about Merc and Morning. Meanwhile, in the midst of Matt, Sean and Beverly struggling to come up with an idea for a new show, Matt's father drops dead - thrusting Matt (and a reluctant Sean and Beverly) into the enormous hassle of dealing with his remains.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 507
    8.3/10424 votes
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    #4 - Episode 507

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 10/8/2017

    Sean and Beverly learn that Matt - offering no explanation - has passed on the new show they created for him. Now they must figure out what lies ahead for their lives and careers without Matt. Carol continues to pursue her lawsuit against Helen and the network. But an encounter at her deposition may take her life in an entirely unexpected direction. Series finale.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 309
    8.2/10355 votes
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    #5 - Episode 309

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 3/16/2014

    Sean and Beverly are dead-set to leave LA, no matter how much the studios want their new script. Matt gets the lead role in a new series at NBC. Unfortunately, 'Pucks!' has not yet been 'officially' canceled.

    Director: Iain B. MacDonald

    Writer: David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik

  • Episode 7
    8.1/10584 votes
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    #6 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2011

    As the "Pucks!" pilot wraps, a final goodbye between Matt and Sean takes an unexpected turn involving a missing Jaguar, a red-nosed reindeer, and the smell of cinnamon.

    Director: James Griffiths

    Writer: Jeffrey Klarik, David Crane

  • Episode 401
    8.1/10400 votes
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    #7 - Episode 401

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2015

    Sean and Beverley return to LA to shoot once-thought-to-be-cancelled 'Pucks!'. Matt gets some very disturbing news about his finances.

    Director: Iain B. MacDonald

    Writer: Jeffrey Klarik, David Crane

  • Episode 404
    8.0/10333 votes
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    #8 - Episode 404

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/2015

    Matt and his ex-wife Diane get more than cozy and he contemplates re-marrying her. Meanwhile, Sean's old writing partner, Tim, tightens screws on Sean and Beverly putting their new show under question. And Carol finds herself in a completely new territory.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 409
    8.0/10358 votes
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    #9 - Episode 409

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 3/15/2015

    Carol and Helen are still trying to figure out their indefinable relationship, when all of a sudden Castor Sotto comes back into the picture. Meanwhile, Matt starts shooting his new game show with Merc Lapidus.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 502
    8.0/10347 votes
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    #10 - Episode 502

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 8/27/2017

    Matt's tryst with Danika goes viral - and no amount of damage control can contain it. Matt tries to take matters into his own hands by calling Elliot Salad, the head of the network, to plead his case but ends up getting more than he bargained for. Meanwhile, life goes on for the rest of the world. Sean and Beverly endure a disastrous casting session with Tim. And Carol gets stoned with her maid.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 203
    7.9/10424 votes
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    #11 - Episode 203

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/25/2012

    When network head Merc Lapidus's father dies, Sean and Beverly get a lesson in grief, Hollywood-style.

    Director: Jim Field Smith

    Writer: David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik

  • Episode 206
    7.9/10417 votes
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    #12 - Episode 206

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/15/2012

    To boost flagging ratings, Merc asks Matt to get one of his former 'Friends' cast mates to make a special guest appearance on 'Pucks!'. Not above asking favours of his own, Matt asks Sean and Beverly to write his speech for Merc's upcoming Man of the Year event.

    Director: Jim Field Smith

    Writer: Jeffrey Klarik, David Crane

  • Episode 406
    7.9/10343 votes
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    #13 - Episode 406

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2015

    Matt spends a day at the hospital when his father undergoes heart surgery. Meanwhile, Carol tries to come up with a pet name for Helen.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 202
    7.8/10425 votes
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    #14 - Episode 202

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/18/2012

    Matt misses his "bromance" with Sean and tries to rekindle their friendship by buying him the sports car of his dreams. But Sean is not willing to forgive or forget that easily.

    Director: Jim Field Smith

    Writer: David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik

  • Episode 305
    7.8/10342 votes
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    #15 - Episode 305

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/2014

    The future of 'Pucks!' hangs in the balance as the network hosts its annual party for the Television Press. Sean and Beverly's romantic future is looking equally tenuous. A visit to a sex therapist may only make things worse. Meanwhile, Merc Lapidus has stolen all of his blind ex-wife's artwork, and Matt is forced to come to her rescue.

    Director: Iain B. MacDonald

    Writer: David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik

  • Episode 306
    7.8/10340 votes
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    #16 - Episode 306

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/2014

    'Pucks!' is finally pulled from the schedule. Although not officially cancelled, the writing is clearly on the wall for the doomed hockey comedy. Everyone reacts in different ways: Sean is in denial, Beverly is mentally packing her bags, while Matt finds solace in the arms of a 19 year old super-fan.

    Director: Iain B. MacDonald

    Writer: David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik

  • Episode 403
    7.8/10335 votes
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    #17 - Episode 403

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2015

    Sean's former writing partner turns up to wreak havoc. Matt and Carol find romance.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 308
    7.7/10328 votes
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    #18 - Episode 308

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2014

    The filming of 'Pucks!' draws to a close and everyone is focused on what they will do next. Bev gives Carol an ultimatum when she reads the script and wants to turn it into a show. NBC wants Matt to audition for the role in Andrew's pilot, but Matt is unwilling to do so. To make matters worse, Matt becomes a target of a rumor that might jeopardize his opportunity at landing the role.

    Director: Iain B. MacDonald

    Writer: David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik

  • Episode 402
    7.7/10337 votes
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    #19 - Episode 402

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2015

    Matt tries to solve his financial troubles; networks compete for Sean and Beverly's new show; Carol must make amends to a woman she scorned.

    Director: Iain B. MacDonald

    Writer: Jeffrey Klarik, David Crane

  • Episode 407
    7.7/10323 votes
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    #20 - Episode 407

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 3/1/2015

    Carol attempts to slow down the pace of her new relationship with Helen. Meanwhile, despite Beverly's objections, Sean gets Matt to read the script of their new show. Things take an unexpected turn when excited Matt wants to play one of the roles in it, and Sean and Beverly aren't exactly thrilled about it.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    7.6/10517 votes
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    #21 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2011

    Convinced that Sean is having an affair with Morning, Beverly packs a bag and leaves, intending to head back to London. However, in her distress, she is unaware that she's driving on the left side of the road. Beverly doesn't realize her mistake until she has a head-on collision - a collision which leads her down a road with even more dire consequences.

    Director: James Griffiths

    Writer: Jeffrey Klarik, David Crane

  • Episode 205
    7.6/10391 votes
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    #22 - Episode 205

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/8/2012

    Sean meets Labia, a super-fan of Matt's and Morning suffers a major plastic surgery disaster. Meanwhile, Merc and Carol plan a weekend getaway to Mexico, while Jamie and Matt pack for a tryst in Napa.

    Director: Jim Field Smith

    Writer: David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik

  • Episode 207
    7.6/10382 votes
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    #23 - Episode 207

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/22/2012

    The network insists that Sean and Beverly confront Matt about his recent weight gain. The star does not take the news well. Meanwhile, Beverly agrees to go out to dinner with Morning's brother Rob, even though she insists that she is terrible at dating. She is not wrong, and she turns the evening into a date from hell.

    Director: Jim Field Smith

    Writer: David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik

  • Episode 208
    7.6/10378 votes
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    #24 - Episode 208

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/29/2012

    Matt's life continues to fall apart when he falls foul of his fierce ex-wife. Beverly prepares to go on a second date with Morning's brother Rob, but things have become much more complicated now that Sean is aware that she is seeing someone.

    Director: Jim Field Smith

    Writer: Jeffrey Klarik, David Crane

  • Episode 303
    7.6/10346 votes
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    #25 - Episode 303

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2014

    Bev and Sean are still struggling with their relationship. Castor Sotto is getting more and more out of hand and wants to cancel the show. Carol convinces him to give it another chance and they get a new time slot. Andrew gives Matt a pilot script that turns out to be amazing and he wants to be a part of it.

    Director: Iain B. MacDonald

    Writer: David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik