6.7/10116 votes#1 - Gary's Ex Got Engaged
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2008
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: N/A
6.7/1088 votes#2 - Gary Gets Boundaries
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2008
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: N/A
7.0/1077 votes#3 - Gary Marries Off His Ex
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2008
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
7.3/1073 votes#4 - Gary Gets His Stuff Back
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2008
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: N/A
6.9/1066 votes#5 - Gary Breaks Up His Ex-Wife and Girlfriend
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2008
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: N/A
7.2/1066 votes#6 - Gary Meets the Gang
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2008
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
6.9/1063 votes#7 - Gary and Allison's Restaurant
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2008
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: N/A
7.6/1074 votes#8 - Gary and Allison Brooks
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2008
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: N/A
7.2/1062 votes#9 - Gary Gives Thanks
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2008
It is the first Thanksgiving as a divorced couple, and Gary finds himself competing for dinner guests with Allison.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: N/A
7.0/1058 votes#10 - Gary Goes First
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2008
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: N/A
7.0/1055 votes#11 - Gary Toughens Up Tom
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2008
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: N/A
7.8/1077 votes#12 - Gary Dates Louise's Teacher
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2009
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: N/A
7.5/1055 votes#13 - Gary Moves Back In
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/21/2009
While his home is under repair, Gary moves back in with Allison.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: N/A
7.0/1061 votes#14 - Gary and Dennis' Sister
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/2009
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
7.1/1063 votes#15 - Gary's Ex-Brother-in-Law
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/18/2009
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
7.4/1054 votes#16 - Gary Uses His Veto
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/11/2009
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
6.9/1053 votes#17 - Gary Hooks Up Allison
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/2009
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: N/A
6.7/1052 votes#18 - Gary and the Trophy
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/8/2009
After a bowling teammate quits before the championships, Gary rushes to find a replacement.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: Rob DesHotel
7.2/1052 votes#19 - Gary and His Half Brother
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 5/6/2009
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: N/A
6.5/1059 votes#20 - Gary Fixes Allison's Garbage Disposal
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/20/2009
Gary sets out to repair Allison's garbage disposal but find themselves inside her bedroom fixing their lust for sex.
Director: James Burrows
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Gary Unmarried Season 1
Every episode of Gary Unmarried Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gary Unmarried Season 1!
A recently divorced couple shares custody of their two children while starting new relationships.
Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:CBS
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Gary's Ex Got Engaged" is the best rated episode of "Gary Unmarried" season 1. It scored 6.7/10 based on 116 votes. Directed by Ted Wass and written by N/A, it aired on 9/24/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Gary Gets Boundaries".