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The Best Episodes of Gary Unmarried

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A recently divorced couple shares custody of their two children while starting new relationships.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 12 - Gary Dates Louise's Teacher
    7.7/10(69 votes)

    #1 - Gary Dates Louise's Teacher

    S1:E12

    To prove that men are not only interested in only beautiful women, Gary dates Louise's favorite, but plain school teacher.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 8 - Gary and Allison Brooks
    7.6/10(68 votes)

    #2 - Gary and Allison Brooks

    S1:E8

    Gary pretends he is still married while attending the vow-renewal of a friend, as a favor to Allison. But the plan backfires when Gary finds himself attracted to one of the guests.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 13 - Gary Moves Back In
    7.4/10(47 votes)

    #3 - Gary Moves Back In

    S1:E13

    While his home is under repair, Gary moves back in with Allison.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 16 - Gary Uses His Veto
    7.3/10(46 votes)

    #4 - Gary Uses His Veto

    S1:E16

    When Gary vetoes Louise from taking Chinese, Allison uses her veto to put a stop to Louise taking golf lessons.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Mitch Hunter

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  5. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 4 - Gary Gets His Stuff Back
    7.2/10(65 votes)

    #5 - Gary Gets His Stuff Back

    S1:E4

    Gary makes a threat to show Allison's racy photographs he received from her on their first anniversary to everyone, when she refuses to give back his pool table he bought for her as a gift.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Gary Unmarried Season 2 Episode 1 - Gary Has a Dream
    7.2/10(52 votes)

    #6 - Gary Has a Dream

    S2:E1

    When Tom is unaffected by low scores on a career aptitude test, Allison decides that Gary needs to set a better example for their son. Gary calls an old buddy who works at a radio station, and ends up getting offered a job an offer that Gary misinterprets.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 6 - Gary Meets the Gang
    7.1/10(59 votes)

    #7 - Gary Meets the Gang

    S1:E6

    Gary and Allison have hit that point where their relationship moves ahead, by meet each others friends. But neither felt like they had made a great impression.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Susan McMartin

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  8. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 9 - Gary Gives Thanks
    7.1/10(54 votes)

    #8 - Gary Gives Thanks

    S1:E9

    It is the first Thanksgiving as a divorced couple, and Gary finds himself competing for dinner guests with Allison.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 14 - Gary and Dennis' Sister
    7.0/10(53 votes)

    #9 - Gary and Dennis' Sister

    S1:E14

    Gary freaks out after learning that Dennis has made plans for his marriage to his younger sister, after they begin dating.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Susan McMartin

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  10. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 15 - Gary's Ex-Brother-in-Law
    7.0/10(54 votes)

    #10 - Gary's Ex-Brother-in-Law

    S1:E15

    Gary reluctantly takes financial advice from Allison's brother, after receiving an notice from the IRS about an audit.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Mark Jordan Legan

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  11. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 19 - Gary and His Half Brother
    7.0/10(43 votes)

    #11 - Gary and His Half Brother

    S1:E19

    Gary's half-brother has returned from the war and needs a place to stay. The full house finds Gary spinning out of control as he finds himself playing parent to both his children and a sibling.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 3 - Gary Marries Off His Ex
    6.9/10(69 votes)

    #12 - Gary Marries Off His Ex

    S1:E3

    Gary realizes that if he can stop paying spousal support, he can buy Tom lots of toys. He sets about trying to encourage Dr. Krandall to set a date.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Janae Bakken

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  13. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 10 - Gary Goes First
    6.9/10(51 votes)

    #13 - Gary Goes First

    S1:E10

    When Gary discovers that Allison is going to take the kids to their first concert, a not-so-friendly competition kicks off. Gary tries to out-do Allison by exposing the kids to other first experiences, such as Tommy's first shave and buying Louise her first bra.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Gary Unmarried Season 2 Episode 4 - Gary Shoots Fish in a Barrel
    6.9/10(39 votes)

    #14 - Gary Shoots Fish in a Barrel

    S2:E4

    Gary is determined to prove that he can handle a one-night stand without getting attached.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Wil Calhoun

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  15. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 5 - Gary Breaks Up His Ex-Wife and Girlfriend
    6.8/10(58 votes)

    #15 - Gary Breaks Up His Ex-Wife and Girlfriend

    S1:E5

    Gary is afraid that Vanessa and Allison's blooming friendship will mean doom for his relationship with Vanessa once Allison sets up a gloomy impression of him. Gary wishes all the former women in his life will make friendships elsewhere.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 7 - Gary and Allison's Restaurant
    6.8/10(55 votes)

    #16 - Gary and Allison's Restaurant

    S1:E7

    Gary ends up in Vanessa's doghouse after finally taking her on a real date, but brings her to a restaurant that he used to frequent with Allison.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 11 - Gary Toughens Up Tom
    6.8/10(46 votes)

    #17 - Gary Toughens Up Tom

    S1:E11

    Gary begins to feel threatened by Tom's relationship with Dr. Krandall, leading him to change the relationship he has with his son.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Gary Unmarried Season 2 Episode 6 - Gary Tries to Do It All
    6.8/10(40 votes)

    #18 - Gary Tries to Do It All

    S2:E6

    Trying to juggle two kids and two careers, Gary overextends himself.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Gary Unmarried Season 2 Episode 17 - Gary Unmarried?
    6.8/10(44 votes)

    #19 - Gary Unmarried?

    S2:E17

    Gary discovers that he and Allison's divorce papers were never filed, and he uses this information as a way to reclaim some of the things Allison kept. Allison's sister Rachael gives Mitch a makeover while she is in town visiting.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 2 - Gary Gets Boundaries
    6.7/10(79 votes)

    #20 - Gary Gets Boundaries

    S1:E2

    Gary and Allison decide they need to make some new boundaries and distance themselves from each other after he undressing in front of her.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Gary Unmarried Season 2 Episode 3 - Gary's Demo
    6.7/10(38 votes)

    #21 - Gary's Demo

    S2:E3

    Desperate to get the job as a radio sportscaster, Gary attempts to convice Sasha into listening to his demo tape, while Louise comes up with a way to protect Tom from the school bully.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Wil Calhoun

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  22. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 1 - Gary's Ex Got Engaged
    6.6/10(107 votes)

    #22 - Gary's Ex Got Engaged

    S1:E1

    Gary must deal with the news that his ex-wife is engaged to another man all while trying to balance single fatherhood and a new relationship of his own.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 17 - Gary Hooks Up Allison
    6.6/10(44 votes)

    #23 - Gary Hooks Up Allison

    S1:E17

    When Allison breaks up with Krandall, she begins showing up at Gary's house, forcing Gary to find her someone new.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Gary Unmarried Season 2 Episode 5 - Gary on the Air
    6.6/10(37 votes)

    #24 - Gary on the Air

    S2:E5

    When the radio station's normal sports announcer gets arrested, Sasha agrees to let Gary take over, giving Gary his first big break. Meanwhile, it's her school's volunteer week, and Louise participates by making a video consisting of well-wishes for Uncle Mitch and the rest of his team in the Marine Corp.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Rob DesHotel

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  25. Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 18 - Gary and the Trophy
    6.5/10(43 votes)

    #25 - Gary and the Trophy

    S1:E18

    After a bowling teammate quits before the championships, Gary rushes to find a replacement.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Rob DesHotel

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Best Episodes Summary

"Gary Dates Louise's Teacher" is the best rated episode of "Gary Unmarried". It scored 7.7/10 based on 69 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/14/2009. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Gary and Allison Brooks".