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The Best Episodes of GCB Season 1

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

Binge this in 7h 10m•Peaking at 8.6/10

Amanda Vaughn, once the ultimate high school "mean girl," is forced to return home in disgrace after her marriage ends in scandal. As Amanda and her teenage kids try to adjust to their new lives,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    GCB Season 1 Episode 8 - Pride Comes Before a Fall
    8.6/10(89 votes)

    S1:E8

    Pastor Tudor's rivalry with Reverend Steve has Amanda taking charge of a church musical. Sharon takes her weight loss to the next level by recruiting Gigi to help.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. GCB Season 1 Episode 4 - A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
    8.4/10(100 votes)

    S1:E4

    When Carlene’s Uncle Burl returns to town with his wife, Bitsy, Gigi promises to throw them a homecoming party requiring guests to come dressed as their favorite Texan. Meanwhile Blake recruits Amanda to consult for Cricket and Blake’s denim line, Pastor Tudor counsels Sharon and Zack during their rough patch -- resulting in Sharon’s working at the church and Zach’s taking over Sharon’s duties at home -- and Heather is after Burl’s 500 acres of land for her client, Andrew.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Henry Alonso Myers

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  3. GCB Season 1 Episode 5 - Forbidden Fruit
    8.4/10(99 votes)

    S1:E5

    Heather brings Sheryl Crow to perform at the annual church fundraiser with a little help from her client and new love interest, Andrew, but it's Gigi who steals the show with Burl, while Carlene and Amanda find another reason to disagree with each other.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writer:Laurie McCarthy

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  4. GCB Season 1 Episode 6 - Turn the Other Cheek
    8.4/10(87 votes)

    S1:E6

    Sharon is furious when Luke talks Carlene into making Amanda matron of honor for their vow-renewal ceremony. Heather wants to be forgiven, and Blake has a special request for Cricket.

    Director:James Hayman
    Writers:Sarah Kucserka, Veronica West

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  5. GCB Season 1 Episode 10 - Revelation
    8.4/10(88 votes)

    S1:E10

    When Carlene takes the GCBs down to unincorporated Juarez for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Condos for Christian Living, the GCBs find themselves in danger. Meanwhile Amanda's suspicions regarding Luke lead to a surprising discovery about Ripp.

    Director:Paul Holahan
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. GCB Season 1 Episode 7 - Sex is Divine
    8.3/10(88 votes)

    S1:E7

    The Pastor surprises everyone with an assignment to get frisky. Burl propose to Gigi, and Amanda accepts a job at the church. Sharon finds a weight-loss secret.

    Director:John Scott
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. GCB Season 1 Episode 9 - Adam and Eve's Rib
    8.2/10(77 votes)

    S1:E9

    When Amanda tries to put together an all female barbeque team to prove a point to her daughter, she recruits the helps of the GCBs for the cook-off of the year. Meanwhile Heather meets an attractive butcher, Cricket purchases stud services from businessman Mason Massey, Carlene becomes frustrated with Ripp, and Sharon tries to help Zack with his dealership problems.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writers:Andy Reaser, Henry Alonso Myers

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  8. GCB Season 1 Episode 3 - Love is Patient
    8.1/10(94 votes)

    S1:E3

    Things heat up when a church relationship seminar forces Amanda to confront her past while Heather sets her eyes on her new client and former high school nerd, Andrew. Meanwhile Carlene meddles in both Sharon’s and Cricket’s marriages to deflect from her own marital dissatisfaction.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr., Larry Shaw
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. GCB Season 1 Episode 2 - Hell Hath No Fury
    8.0/10(112 votes)

    S1:E2

    Amanda worries that Laura will be branded as less-than-pretty at school. Gigi throws a luncheon to reintroduce Amanda to society, Carlene plots revenge against Amanda, while Sharon wonders about Zach.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. GCB Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(156 votes)

    S1:E1

    After her marriage ends in scandal, Amanda Vaughn returns to her hometown with her two teenagers, but not everyone is happy to see her.

    Director:Alan Poul
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pride Comes Before a Fall" is the best rated episode of "GCB" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 89 votes. Directed by Matt Shakman and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/15/2012. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing".