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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Happy Endings Season 3 Episode 20 - The Ballad of Lon Sarofsky
    6.8/10(202 votes)

    #1 - The Ballad of Lon Sarofsky

    S3:E20

    The gang is shocked when Penny rebounds from her breakup with Pete by having a torrid affair with the last man on earth they'd pick for her -- the Car Czar. To make matters worse, she's temporarily living with Brad and Jane, who end up acting like disapproving parents. Meanwhile the friends pressure Max to get a job so he'll stop sponging off them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Gil Ozeri

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  2. Happy Endings Season 3 Episode 16 - The Incident
    7.0/10(217 votes)

    #2 - The Incident

    S3:E16

    When Max tries out Jane and Alex's long-time hairdresser, Krisjahn, he gets some good salon gossip on the girls, but his loose lips may cause World War III between the Kerkovitch sisters. Meanwhile, the Steak Me Home truck is stolen and Dave and Penny try to figure out whodunit.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Happy Endings Season 3 Episode 19 - The Storm Before the Calm
    7.0/10(196 votes)

    #3 - The Storm Before the Calm

    S3:E19

    Penny insists that she's fine after her breakup with Pete, but the gang begin to wonder when she writes a play entitled "Black Plague: A Love Story" and asks Derrick and his theater group to stage it. Meanwhile a marketing group asks Alex and Max to be taste makers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Happy Endings Season 2 Episode 8 - Full Court Dress
    7.1/10(277 votes)

    #4 - Full Court Dress

    S2:E8

    Jane needs a dress to wear to her charity event, but she's a little leery when Alex offers to design one for her. Penny helps a panicked Max babysit his niece and nephew, and Dave and Brad's new friendship with their oddball mailman, Drew, isn't quite what they had hoped for.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Happy Endings Season 3 Episode 22 - Deuce Babylove 2: Electric Babydeuce
    7.1/10(196 votes)

    #5 - Deuce Babylove 2: Electric Babydeuce

    S3:E22

    Penny's mom, Dana, and Dave's dad, Big Dave, are in town visiting, and these two lovebirds are not only going strong, they've decided to adopt a baby together, prompting Penny and Dave to react the only way they know how - irrationally. Meanwhile, Brad and Jane decide to try to join an exclusive tennis club, but unfortunately Max is on the scent and they can't shake him...or Alex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(602 votes)

    #6 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    After Alex leaves her fiance, Dave, at the altar, they struggle to maintain relationships with their mutual friends.

    Directors:Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 2 - The Quicksand Girlfriend
    7.3/10(446 votes)

    #7 - The Quicksand Girlfriend

    S1:E2

    Dave's fling begins turning into a relationship he doesn't want; Jane tries to help Alex find a roommate.

    Director:Jeff Melman
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 3 - Your Couples Friends & Neighbors
    7.3/10(383 votes)

    #8 - Your Couples Friends & Neighbors

    S1:E3

    Jane thinks she and Brad should befriend a sophisticated couple; Max and Dave notice that things are disappearing from their apartment; Alex starts dating an artist.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Happy Endings Season 3 Episode 3 - Boyz II Menorah
    7.3/10(263 votes)

    #9 - Boyz II Menorah

    S3:E3

    Max has become a hit on the Bar Mitzvah circuit as an energetic emcee and allows Brad to partner up with him, but not everything turns out kosher. Meanwhile Dave and Alex make an effort not to take their relationship for granted.

    Director:Eric Appel
    Writers:Dan Rubin, Lon Zimmet

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  10. Happy Endings Season 3 Episode 17 - Bros Before Bros
    7.3/10(216 votes)

    #10 - Bros Before Bros

    S3:E17

    With the wedding coming up, Penny decides to reach out to her estranged dad Roy. The reunion is sufficiently awkward but Alex encourages Penny to be optimistic, while Jane is more skeptical. Meanwhile, Dave enlists Brad and Max's help in sabotaging "The Brazilian" food truck, a.k.a. Dave's #1 nemesis, but Max accidentally falls for the enemy's son and has to choose between his best friend or boyfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 5 - Like Father, Like Gun
    7.4/10(380 votes)

    #11 - Like Father, Like Gun

    S1:E5

    When Brad's dad receives good news on some medical tests, his new view on life is difficult for Brad to accept; Penny meets an attractive Italian, but she can only speak to him when she's drunk.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 8 - The Girl With the David Tattoo
    7.4/10(332 votes)

    #12 - The Girl With the David Tattoo

    S1:E8

    Former couple Dave and Alex regret their couples tattoos; Jane feels Max is missing Mr. Right.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 9 - You've Got Male
    7.4/10(329 votes)

    #13 - You've Got Male

    S1:E9

    A big chain coffee store becomes Alex's competition; Dave runs into his high school teacher.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 10 - Bo Fight
    7.4/10(351 votes)

    #14 - Bo Fight

    S1:E10

    Alex's string of "girls' nights out" doesn't sit well with Penny; Max pushes Dave to get even.

    Director:Joe Russo
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 11 - Barefoot Pedaler
    7.4/10(331 votes)

    #15 - Barefoot Pedaler

    S1:E11

    A concert outing goes awry.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 13 - Why Can't You Read Me?
    7.4/10(321 votes)

    #16 - Why Can't You Read Me?

    S1:E13

    Alex and Jane's sibling rivalry heats up; Dave dates an attractive woman (Bre Blair) with an unusual quirk; Penny gets an assistant

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Happy Endings Season 2 Episode 3 - Yesandwitch
    7.4/10(305 votes)

    #17 - Yesandwitch

    S2:E3

    Penny's mom Dana visits, however, Penny learns that her mom's inspiring upbeat attitude is hiding some bad news, which leads Penny to decide to give her mom a reality check. Max plays tour guide to some tourists in his new limo with the help of Brad and Jane.

    Director:Joe Russo
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Happy Endings Season 2 Episode 4 - Secrets and Limos
    7.4/10(296 votes)

    #18 - Secrets and Limos

    S2:E4

    Jane convinces Penny to make a vision board to visualize the path to her dreams, although everything doesn't go according to plan. Brad finds it hard to relate to his stern boss until the guy sees Max's limo. Dave is reluctant to let the gang to meet his new girlfriend.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:Hilary Winston

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  19. Happy Endings Season 2 Episode 9 - Grinches Be Crazy
    7.4/10(273 votes)

    #19 - Grinches Be Crazy

    S2:E9

    Max agrees to dress up as Santa for Penny's charity event. Jane accidently gives housekeeper Gita the envelope stuffed with money for their big Xmas getaway to Turks & Caicos, instead of the $200 Christmas tip she had planned. Dave cashes in all the homemade coupons Alex gave him as gifts from past Christmases.

    Director:Jeff Melman
    Writer:Hilary Winston

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  20. Happy Endings Season 2 Episode 11 - Meat the Parrots
    7.4/10(279 votes)

    #20 - Meat the Parrots

    S2:E11

    Dave's father comes to town to introduce his new girlfriend, who turns out to be Penny's mother, Dana. Alex decides to adopt a pet parrot that turns out to be not so charming. Alex enlists Brad and Max's help, as she is convinced the Chinese restaurant next door is a front for a brothel.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Happy Endings Season 3 Episode 5 - P&P Romance Factory
    7.4/10(234 votes)

    #21 - P&P Romance Factory

    S3:E5

    Penny meets a terrific new guy, Pete, but her frantic attempt to hide the fact that she's wearing a prescription helmet because of her concussion really limits their potential romance. Jane tries to break into the "boys' club" at the car dealership and enlists Brad to be her "trophy wife". Max and Dave's fist bump issues bring back painful childhood memories.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Happy Endings Season 3 Episode 6 - To Serb with Love
    7.4/10(229 votes)

    #22 - To Serb with Love

    S3:E6

    Jane and Alex's parents throw a big celebration to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the family mattress business, and Jane agonizes over coming up with an amusing toast to spring on her humorless dad. Meanwhile, Alex tells Dave that her parents are unaware that they are once again bedfellows, and Max goes looking for a new BFF since Penny's tied up in her relationship with Pete.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Happy Endings Season 3 Episode 8 - Fowl Play/Date
    7.4/10(235 votes)

    #23 - Fowl Play/Date

    S3:E8

    After Brad and Penny accidentally break Alex's beloved childhood memento, they try to glue it back together which leads to an even worse situation. Meanwhile, Jane and Dave try a little too hard to find a match for Max.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Happy Endings Season 3 Episode 9 - Ordinary Extraordinary Love
    7.4/10(232 votes)

    #24 - Ordinary Extraordinary Love

    S3:E9

    When a hot young pop star stops in and buys a dress at Alex's store, Penny helps Alex turns it into a press opportunity. Meanwhile, Max is having an identity crisis, so Jane and Derrick take him on a tour of Chicago's themed gay bars to help him find his niche, and Brad and Dave try to be "men" and fix things around the house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Happy Endings Season 3 Episode 10 - KickBall 2: The Kickening
    7.4/10(239 votes)

    #25 - KickBall 2: The Kickening

    S3:E10

    Alex signs up the gang to participate in the Northside Kickball Classic tournament. However, self-appointed manager Max has difficulty bringing his players up to scratch - Dave has a history of freezing at crucial moments after an unfortunate incident during a previous game, Penny uses the tournament as an opportunity to meet good-looking guys and refuses to put on appropriate footwear, while Jane abandons her friends altogether and started playing for another team.

    Director:Gail Lerner
    Writers:David Caspe, Gil Ozeri

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Ballad of Lon Sarofsky" is the worst rated episode of "Happy Endings". It scored 6.8/10 based on 202 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Gil Ozeri, it aired on 4/19/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Incident".