Recently separated forty-something Toby Fleishman dives into the brave new world of app-based dating with the kind of success he never had dating in his youth. But just at the start of his first summer of sexual freedom, his ex-wife disappears, leaving him with the kids and no hint of where she is or whether she plans to return.
The best episode of "Fleishman Is in Trouble" season 1 is "Summon Your Witnesses", rated 7.4/10 from 592 user votes. It was directed by Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris and written by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. "Summon Your Witnesses" aired on 11/17/2022 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Welcome to Paniquil".
Toby won't let Rachel's inconsiderate (and early) drop-off stop him from keeping a date with a woman he's met online.
Director: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
Writer: Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Toby tries to navigate the childcare crisis that Rachel left for him and learns of a new opportunity at work.
Director: Alice Wu
Writer: Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Toby meets Rachel.
Director: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
Writer: Michael Goldbach
Toby investigates Rachel's disappearance. Libby invites him on a trip to New Jersey.
Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Writer: Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Toby uses every resource he has - from a night out with Seth to a visit to the American Museum of Natural History - to combat his loneliness.
Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Writer: Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Toby tries to move on. Karen Cooper's case comes to a head. Toby, Seth and Libby attend a reunion party. Libby reflects on her past.
Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Writer: Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Libby learns of previously unknown dimensions to the Fleishman divorce.
Director: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
Writer: Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Seth throws a party.
Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Writer: Taffy Brodesser-Akner