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The Best Episodes of Garfunkel and Oates Season 1

Every episode of Garfunkel and Oates Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Garfunkel and Oates Season 1!

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The comic/folk duo Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci hit prime time with their act in this scripted series for IFC. It follows hard-working underdogs trying to make their mark in comedy while muddling through messy

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Garfunkel and Oates Season 1 Episode 1 - The Fadeaway
    7.4/10(200 votes)

    #1 - The Fadeaway

    S1:E1

    Frustrated by a former beau who takes things too seriously, Riki becomes involved with a fellow comedian in the hopes that their senses of humor will be more of a match. Meanwhile, Kate has to audition for a movie role against a major star that’s outside of her comfort zone while also trying to figure out the most inconspicuous way to end a relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Riki Lindhome, Courtney Bowman

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  2. Garfunkel and Oates Season 1 Episode 2 - Rule 34
    7.5/10(175 votes)

    #2 - Rule 34

    S1:E2

    Riki and Kate must compete with their porn star doppelgangers Chevrolet and Epiphany to write a song for one of their favorite TV shows. The ladies also do their best to survive a corporate gig that takes a turn for the worst.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dennis McNicholas

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  3. Garfunkel and Oates Season 1 Episode 3 - Speechless
    8.2/10(173 votes)

    #3 - Speechless

    S1:E3

    After noticing a strange phenomenon that men are attracted to women who barely talk, Riki and Kate decide to perform their own social experiment. On a double date, they make a pact to remain speechless for as long as they’re able to get away with it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Riki Lindhome, Kate Micucci

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  4. Garfunkel and Oates Season 1 Episode 4 - Road Warriors
    7.4/10(147 votes)

    #4 - Road Warriors

    S1:E4

    Riki and Kate have their milestone 1000th show together as Garfunkel and Oates. Once they arrive at the venue, everything that could go wrong does with a determined heckler and an audio guy with major attitude who make it difficult for them to perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jonathan Stern

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  5. Garfunkel and Oates Season 1 Episode 5 - Hair Swap
    7.5/10(144 votes)

    #5 - Hair Swap

    S1:E5

    Riki and Kate don wigs in their opposite hair colors to see how blondes and brunettes are treated differently.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dennis McNicholas

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  6. Garfunkel and Oates Season 1 Episode 6 - Third Member
    7.3/10(137 votes)

    #6 - Third Member

    S1:E6

    Riki and Kate are paid a surprise visit by their bitter ex-bandmate who is now a bigmovie star. She attempts to make their lives miserable as revenge for getting kicked out of the band. Meanwhile, to celebrate their “bandaversay,” Kate and Riki decide to get their weed cards.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jason Sudeikis, Hanna Christian

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  7. Garfunkel and Oates Season 1 Episode 7 - Eggs
    7.6/10(122 votes)

    #7 - Eggs

    S1:E7

    After attending her friend’s baby sprinkle, Riki is anxious that she’s becoming too old to conceive and plans a visit to a fertility doctor. Also, a therapist tells Kate that she has “Peter Pan Syndrome” and needs to grow up, leading her to question if she needs to make some drastic life changes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Riki Lindhome

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  8. Garfunkel and Oates Season 1 Episode 8 - Maturity
    7.9/10(120 votes)

    #8 - Maturity

    S1:E8

    Suffering from an increased libido from her fertility drugs, Riki attempts to rekindle a romance with an ex-boyfriend. Kate has romantic problems of her own when she gets matched up with a high school student after her therapist tells her todate someone who’s at the same level of emotional maturity as she is.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Riki Lindhome

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Fadeaway" is the best rated episode of "Garfunkel and Oates" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 200 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Riki Lindhome, Courtney Bowman, it aired on 8/7/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Rule 34".