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The Worst Episodes of Grosse Pointe

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

The onscreen melodrama is nothing compared to what happens when the cameras stop rolling on the fictitious primetime soap GROSSE POINTE. The comedy follows the...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:The WB
Episodes
17
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  • Passion Fish
    6.8/10(37)
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    #1 - Passion Fish

    Season 1 Episode 16

    Aired 2/16/2001

    Sarah Michelle Gellar agrees to appear on the show--but only if her character can kiss Marcy's. Now rumors are flying about whether Gellar's gay, and Marcy's considering "experimenting" with her. Quentin, meanwhile, takes credit for rushing to the aid of a hit-and-run victim whom, unbeknownst to the rest of the world, he actually hit in the first place.

    Director: Darren Star

    Writer: Darren Star

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  • Boys on the Side
    7.3/10(19)
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    #2 - Boys on the Side

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 11/19/2000

    Courtney's hotshot boyfriend causes a stir on the set, and Johnny has to go out with the winner of a fan contest, who turns out to be a 14-year-old boy.

    Director: Allison Anders

    Writer: Darren Star

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  • Puppet Master
    7.7/10(14)
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    #3 - Puppet Master

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 11/26/2000

    Hunter and Courtney vie for the attention of Hunter's ex-boyfriend Jonah, who's on the set to direct an episode, while Dave and Marcy realize they have something in common--their underwear.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Will Gluck

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  • My Best Friend's Wedding
    7.7/10(18)
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    #4 - My Best Friend's Wedding

    Season 1 Episode 17

    Aired 2/18/2001

    Hunter announces that she's getting married in two days to a guy she met the day before--Dweezil Zappa. Wedding party members include maid of honor Marcy and bridesmaid-for-hire Elizabeth Berkley. Meanwhile, Marcy and Dave make a love connection.

    Director: Alan Myerson

    Writer: Robin Schiff

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  • Pilot
    7.9/10(22)
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    #5 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 9/22/2000

    The arrival of stage-trained Courtney Scott threatens "Grosse Pointe" leading lady Hunter Fallow and sparks romantic interest in a male castmate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Darren Star

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  • Prelude to a Kiss
    8.1/10(17)
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    #6 - Prelude to a Kiss

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 10/9/2000

    Hunter freaks when next week's script calls for her character's boyfriend, played by Quentin, to kiss Courtney's character. She asks the producers to stop the story line and tries to get Quentin to support her case. But when both rebuff her, she decides to spread a rumor about Quentin. Meanwhile, Marcy throws a party to lure Johnny into spending time with her.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ellen Idelson, Rob Lotterstein

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  • Mommie Dearest
    8.1/10(16)
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    #7 - Mommie Dearest

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 10/27/2000

    Hunter is ecstatic when she talks Rob into hiring her reformed-alcoholic mother Helena for a bit part. But an ambitious Helena isn't satisfied with her one-line character and sets her sights on a steamier role, leaving a dismayed Hunter to rethink her support. Elsewhere, Courtney and Johnny prepare to play a charity volleyball match with cast members of "Popular."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Will Gluck

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  • Barenaked in America
    8.1/10(13)
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    #8 - Barenaked in America

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 1/7/2001

    A magazine publishes nude photos of Courtney without her permission, causing a big hubbub among the cast and crew. Meanwhile, Dave prepares to tell Marcy how he really feels about her.

    Director: Dennis Erdman

    Writer: Robin Schiff, Will Gluck

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  • Opposite of Sex
    8.1/10(13)
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    #9 - Opposite of Sex

    Season 1 Episode 15

    Aired 2/11/2001

    Jason Priestley sponsors the latest member of Sex Addicts Anonymous--Quentin. Marcy frets over a phone-in campaign to kill her character.

    Director: Jason Priestley

    Writer: Will Gluck

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  • Halloween
    8.2/10(20)
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    #10 - Halloween

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 10/20/2000

    After recovering from an accident on the set, Marcy finally finds her own hot guy when the girls take her out clubbing. Meanwhile, Dave has to find another place to live when Johnny throws him out of the trailer.

    Director: Jake Kasdan

    Writer: Wendy Engelberg, Amy Engelberg

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  • Thieves Like Us
    8.5/10(18)
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    #11 - Thieves Like Us

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 9/29/2000

    Hunter talks a reluctant Marcy into helping her sabotage Courtney's scenes by making faces at her out of camera range. Hunter's ploy backfires, however, when the unsuspecting producers call her on the carpet about her less-than-legal off-duty habit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Darren Star

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  • Sleeping with the Enemy
    8.5/10(13)
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    #12 - Sleeping with the Enemy

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 11/3/2000

    Tabloid rumors that Helena and Quentin are romantically involved send Hunter fuming--primarily because the rumors are true. Johnny's movie premiere provides an excellent opportunity for the cast to steal some spotlights.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ellen Idelson, Rob Lotterstein

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  • Satisfaction
    8.5/10(21)
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    #13 - Satisfaction

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 11/10/2000

    Cast and crew revolt when the new producer aims to shoot a graphic sex scene. Protesters include Marcy, who says she's too inexperienced; Johnny, who hates being nearly naked most of the time; and fellow producer Rob, who decides to take action.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Robin Schiff

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  • The End of the Affair
    8.5/10(12)
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    #14 - The End of the Affair

    Season 1 Episode 14

    Aired 2/4/2001

    Dave prepares to break up with Hunter, who only makes things more difficult for him.

    Director: Dennis Erdman

    Writer: Ellen Idelson, Rob Lotterstein

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  • Star Wars
    8.6/10(13)
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    #15 - Star Wars

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 12/17/2000

    After making a big stink on the set, Hunter takes out a restraining order against Quentin; Courtney does a Japanese commercial, not realizing what her overseas nickname is; a studly guest star sets his sights on Marcy.

    Director: Allison Anders

    Writer: Darin Henry

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  • Secrets and Lies
    8.7/10(13)
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    #16 - Secrets and Lies

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 1/14/2001

    While Hunter and Dave embark on an intimate but decidedly unromantic relationship, Marcy embraces her Jewish heritage--and a nice Jewish guy with it. A denial-ridden Quentin is obsessed with his impending birthday.

    Director: Alan Myerson

    Writer: Darren Star

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  • Devil in a Blue Dress
    9.2/10(18)
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    #17 - Devil in a Blue Dress

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 10/16/2000

    Hunter gets an audition for an Oliver Stone movie but is hesitant when she learns she may have to gain weight to get the part. When she balks, Courtney tells her a real actress would put on the pounds, and Marcy offers to help her beef up. Meanwhile, Dave snags the movie script and makes copies to auction on the Internet.

    Director: Jake Kasdan

    Writer: Darin Henry

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Passion Fish" is the worst rated episode of "Grosse Pointe". It scored 6.8/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Darren Star and written by Darren Star, it aired on 2/16/2001. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Boys on the Side".