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The Worst Episodes of Outmatched

Every episode of Outmatched ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Outmatched!

A blue-collar couple in Atlantic City tries to raise four kids – three of whom just happen to be certified geniuses.
Genre:Comedy
Network:FOX

Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Outmatched". It scored 6.2/10 based on 212 votes. Directed by Jonathan Judge and written by Lon Zimmet, it aired on 1/23/2020. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Grandparents".

  • Pilot
    6.2/10212 votes
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    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2020

    A working-class couple raise their genius kids in South Jersey.

    Director: Jonathan Judge

    Writer: Lon Zimmet

  • Grandparents
    6.7/10138 votes
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    #2 - Grandparents

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2020

    Mike's parents, Jay and Sylvia, visit from Florida. Mike's insecurities come out when Jay zones in on his parenting style, and Kay becomes jealous of Sylvia's growing bond with Nicole.

    Director: Betsy Thomas

    Writer: Danny Rubin

  • The Talk
    6.9/10154 votes
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    #3 - The Talk

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2020

    After giving their kids "the talk," Mike and Kay start to overthink their own sex life and turn to Rita and Irwin for advice; Brian and Nicole fear they are behind when they realize neither of them has had their first kiss.

    Director: Betsy Thomas

    Writer: Lon Zimmet

  • Failing
    7.0/1094 votes
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    #4 - Failing

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2020

    After realizing that Nicole has never failed at anything she's ever tried, Mike and Kay devise a plan to teach her about failure so she is equipped to handle it later in life. Meanwhile, after losing to Marc in a game of chess, Brian turns to Leila for some play time.

    Director: Michael McDonald

    Writer: Seth Raab, Nicholas Darrow

  • Black Mold
    7.1/1086 votes
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    #5 - Black Mold

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/2020

    When the basement has to be renovated, keeping Mike and Kay from their safe space, the kids get together and hatch a plan to help them get away for the night. As a result, Nicole and Brian are left to babysit, which they realize is not as easy as their parents make it seem.

    Director: Victor Gonzalez

    Writer: Caroline Fox, Mariah Smith

  • Bullying
    7.2/1099 votes
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    #6 - Bullying

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2020

    Mike and Kay look into a charter school for Marc, after he is brought into the principal's office for bullying his teacher. However, Kay fears Marc's chances of getting accepted might be ruined due to her own bullying past.

    Director: Betsy Thomas

    Writer: Lon Zimmet

  • Royal Rumble
    7.2/1090 votes
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    #7 - Royal Rumble

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/26/2020

    When Mike and Kay get caught in a lie about Leila's birthdate, they throw her a party with a theme of her choice; Brian, Nicole and Marc struggle with the news that Rita and Irwin would be their guardians if something happens to Mike and Kay.

    Director: Anthony Joseph Rich

    Writer: Carson Brand, Hannah Levitan

  • Bad Guy
    7.3/10118 votes
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    #8 - Bad Guy

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2020

    When the kids propose the idea of moving out of the house, Kay forces Mike to tell them no, but he has trouble dealing with the backlash.

    Director: Victor Gonzalez

    Writer: Mathew Harawitz

  • Dating
    7.4/10115 votes
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    #9 - Dating

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/20/2020

    Nicole invites a boy over who isn’t ideal boyfriend material. Kay tries to make sure her daughter doesn’t end up with a broken heart. Meanwhile, Mike attempts to understand Marc’s strange crush.

    Director: Jonathan Judge

    Writer: Heather MacGillvray, Linda Mathious

  • Couple's Friends
    7.4/10103 votes
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    #10 - Couple's Friends

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2020

    After realizing they have lost most of their adult friends since having kids, Mike and Kay try to befriend Beth and Sigmund, parents from Brian and Nicole's school. Meanwhile, Marc tries to find a sense of humor.

    Director: Betsy Thomas

    Writer: Nicole Sun