7.0/10238 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2014
When Jules meets Lowell, the man of her dreams, during a whirlwind romance and decides to get married, her friends start to examine their own love lives. Meanwhile, to prove to Will that she isn't picky and shallow, Kate lets him set her up on a blind date.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10163 votes#2 - Surprises
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2014
Concerned about their boring love life, Andi and Bobby try to spice things up. Meanwhile, Kate investigates Lowell's past relationships, and Will misinterprets signals from his ex.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10146 votes#3 - Window Pain
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/14/2014
When Will struggles to meet women on his own, Kate takes him to a bar and acts as his wingman. Meanwhile, Andi's pregnancy hormones heighten her sense of smell and her libido.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10150 votes#4 - Game Sext Match
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/21/2014
Trying to be more adventurous, Will "sexts" with his new date; Kate catches Jules and Andi wedding-planning without her.
Director: Fred Savage
Writer: Justin Nowell
7.7/10128 votes#5 - Pros and Cons
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/28/2014
Kate accidentally sleeps with a male escort and tries to figure out how to take it back. Meanwhile, Bobby and Andi deal with an escaped rat in their attic and Will thinks Lowell has stolen his jacket.
Director: Fred Savage
Writer: Kate VanDevender
8.3/10114 votes#6 - The Bicycle Thieves
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/5/2014
Lowell accompanies Will and Bobby on a night of debauchery; Kate thinks Jules gets special treatment because she is attractive.
Director: Fred Savage
Writer: Michael Markowitz
7.4/10103 votes#7 - Yummy Mummy
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/2014
Kate realizes the man she is dating has a daughter -- who is old enough to date Will; Rick notices a flirtation between Andi and a playgroup dad.
Director: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Nastaran Dibai
7.6/1091 votes#8 - Cyrano de Trainer-Zac
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/19/2014
Will gives his trainer pointers before Kate goes on another date with him; Andi tries to impress her gorgeous male nanny.
Director: Fred Savage
Writer: Michael Markowitz
8.0/1064 votes#9 - The Imposters
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/30/2014
Bobby’s idea of a surprise gift for Andi doesn’t resonate with the friends, and Kate finally intervenes, showing him a few tricks in the process.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/1056 votes#10 - No More Mr. Nice Guy
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/30/2014
Out to prove she's not "un-setup-able," Kate persuades Lowell to fix her up with his friend. Andi decides to get more involved in the neighborhood, but Bobby's not on board with the idea.
Director: Bob Koherr
Writer: N/A
7.8/1062 votes#11 - The Lost and Hound
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/30/2014
Lowell and Jules decide to adopt a dog, but Jules takes it to the extreme when she gets to the shelter.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: N/A
8.1/1069 votes#12 - Deceivers
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/30/2014
Will signs up for online dating and challenges Kate to see who can find a better mate. Andi goes to extremes to get Charlie into a posh preschool, and Jules fills in as Kate's assistant.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/1055 votes#13 - Something New
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/26/2014
Will pretends to be Kate's date at a wedding, but is having a case of beer goggles. Andi and Bobby are excited to spend their first night away from their son, but things don't go as planned. Jules & Lowell wonder if marriage kills romance.
Director: Phill Lewis
Writer: Michael Markowitz, Justin Nowell
The Best Episodes of Friends with Better Lives Season 1
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A comedy about six friends at different stages in their lives – married, divorced, newly engaged and single – who are outwardly happy, but secretly...
Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Friends with Better Lives" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 238 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/31/2014. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Surprises".