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The Best Episodes of Happy's Place

Every episode of Happy's Place ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Happy's Place!

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Bobbie inherits her father's restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 12 - Social Discontent
    8.5/10(104 votes)

    #1 - Social Discontent

    S2:E12

    Steve and Isabella shoot content for the tavern, but soon find Bobbie has a case of camera madness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 13 - A New Chapter
    8.4/10(90 votes)

    #2 - A New Chapter

    S2:E13

    Gabby's mom Val arrives unexpectedly. Bobbie helps Gabby handle their complicated relationship. Isabella and Steve investigate whether Gabby's childhood stories are really that terrible.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 16 - AI-AI-No
    8.4/10(87 votes)

    #3 - AI-AI-No

    S2:E16

    Steve discovers he can replace himself with AI after finding ways for the tavern to save money.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 14 - Borrowin' Trouble
    8.3/10(83 votes)

    #4 - Borrowin' Trouble

    S2:E14

    Bobbie and Isabella plan to help Monica inspect the speakeasy while avoiding Emmett; Steve and Takoda meet Emmett at the fishing shack after Gabby suggests he's upset with them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 17 - Everybody's a Critic
    8.3/10(83 votes)

    #5 - Everybody's a Critic

    S2:E17

    When Bobbie lets Isabella try giving the staff a "compliment sandwich" during their performance reviews, nobody is pleased with the outcome.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 7 - Ho-Ho-Howey
    8.2/10(209 votes)

    #6 - Ho-Ho-Howey

    S1:E7

    When the tavern's health insurance is threatened to be canceled, Gabby has a plan. She'll persuade her friend Danny to host his company party at Happy's. The catch is everyone must call Bobbie "Gabby" and Gabby "Bobbie." What could go wrong?

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Pat Bullard

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  7. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 15 - Emotional Real Estate
    8.2/10(88 votes)

    #7 - Emotional Real Estate

    S2:E15

    When Bobbie struggles to find the perfect buyers for Happy's house, Gabby has the solution.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 18 - Couples Counseling
    8.2/10(82 votes)

    #8 - Couples Counseling

    S2:E18

    After Bobbie starts serving patrons at the speakeasy, Isabella accuses her of stealing customers, causing the sisters to attend couples counseling; Emmett tries his best to gently break up with Monica.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 17 - The Doctor Is Out
    8.0/10(142 votes)

    #9 - The Doctor Is Out

    S1:E17

    After Bobbie praises Steve's progress with his OCD, he decides he's finally ready to quit therapy. Gabby embarks on a side hustle enlisting ambassadors to sell bracelets for a third party.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:John D. Beck, Ron Hart

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  10. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 18 - Alarm Bells
    7.9/10(139 votes)

    #10 - Alarm Bells

    S1:E18

    When Isabella requests Emmett's help getting a security system installed, Bobbie claims she can protect her sister better than any alarm or man, leading to Bobbie and Emmett having a competition over who's the better protector.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 11 - Heart of the Matter
    7.8/10(161 votes)

    #11 - Heart of the Matter

    S1:E11

    When Emmett is late to work, Bobbie becomes paranoid at the thought of why and begins to overreact. Gabby and Takoda help Steve pick out a new barstool to prove changing his OCD habits won't negatively impact the world.

    Director:Robbie Countryman
    Writer:Gemma Baker

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  12. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 13 - Mama Drama
    7.8/10(152 votes)

    #12 - Mama Drama

    S1:E13

    When Isabella's mom, Maritza, arrives, Bobbie tells the crew she's forgiven her for what happened with Happy, only to realize Maritza holds a grudge against her; Emmett and Takoda try to find out why Steve can't return to his home in Colombia.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Brittany Ann Miller

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  13. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 5 - Mouse in the House
    7.8/10(123 votes)

    #13 - Mouse in the House

    S2:E5

    After Gabby accidentally lets a mouse loose in the tavern, Bobbie must distract the health inspector by any means necessary as everyone tries to find the mouse and secure their "A" rating.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 6 - Izzy and the Professor
    7.8/10(129 votes)

    #14 - Izzy and the Professor

    S2:E6

    Bobbie interferes when Isabella starts dating someone from her class; Takoda finds a customer's phone in the bathroom, and Gaby and Steve spy on the messages and voicemails from that phone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 10 - No
    7.8/10(104 votes)

    #15 - No

    S2:E10

    When Bobbie alerts Isabella to an easy way for the tavern to make some extra cash, she's shocked when Isabella tells her no; Gabby becomes obsessed with a bar game that Takoda brought in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 11 - Dart to the Heart
    7.8/10(107 votes)

    #16 - Dart to the Heart

    S2:E11

    Bobbie tries to help Emmett and Isabella reconnect by forcing them into a darts tournament.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 6 - Happy's House
    7.7/10(195 votes)

    #17 - Happy's House

    S1:E6

    Bobbie reluctantly agrees to take Isabella to Happy's house in search of a connection to their late father, leading to Bobbie worrying about what they may find. Gabby hopes to strike it rich by searching through Happy's excessive penny collection on the hunt for a rare copper penny. Emmett and Steve both come in on their day off for some alone time.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Matt Berry

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  18. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 10 - The MacAllister Girls
    7.7/10(168 votes)

    #18 - The MacAllister Girls

    S1:E10

    When Bobbie's strong-willed daughter, Gracie, comes to visit from her military base in Qatar, Bobbie worries she and Isabella might not get along. Gabby, Emmett, Steve and Takoda all compete to give Gracie the best homemade gift.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Jon Haller

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  19. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 16 - Whiskey Business
    7.7/10(141 votes)

    #19 - Whiskey Business

    S1:E16

    When Steve drops his favorite pen down a crack in the bar, Bobbie decides to pry the bar open to find it, discovering a very valuable bottle of whiskey in the process. Steve is thrown by Emmett's reaction to breaking a knife that Steve gifted him.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Eugene Garcia-Cross

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  20. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 4 - Testing, Testing
    7.7/10(128 votes)

    #20 - Testing, Testing

    S2:E4

    After Bobbie notices how much Isabella misses school, she signs them both up for an online course unaware of how serious Isabella would take it. Gabby wears Isabella's old Stanford sweatshirt, tricking customers into believing she went there.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 7 - An Accountant Prepares...
    7.7/10(113 votes)

    #21 - An Accountant Prepares...

    S2:E7

    Bobbie pushes Steve into auditioning for a local commercial to keep him busy, not realizing she signed herself up to be his scene partner; Isabella gives Emmett notes on his new appetizer for the tavern.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 9 - Silence Was Golden
    7.7/10(117 votes)

    #22 - Silence Was Golden

    S2:E9

    Bobbie attempts to plan the perfect anniversary dinner for her and Emmett.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 4 - Fish Fry Monday
    7.6/10(210 votes)

    #23 - Fish Fry Monday

    S1:E4

    When Emmett sees Bobbie drowning in work, he devises a clever ruse to give her a much-needed day off fishing, all under the guise of reviving the tavern's Fish Fry Mondays. Isabella dives into the world of bartending with Gabby.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Matt Berry

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  24. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 15 - Sisters Ink
    7.6/10(164 votes)

    #24 - Sisters Ink

    S1:E15

    When Isabella gifts Bobbie matching sister mugs, Bobbie is forced to quickly think of an equally thoughtful gift, resulting in Isabella expecting the sisters to get matching tattoos. Steve and Takoda investigate where Emmett has been sneaking off.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Brittany Ann Miller

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  25. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 1 - Promises, Promises
    7.6/10(136 votes)

    #25 - Promises, Promises

    S2:E1

    When Emmett continues his nightly check-ins with Bobbie to ensure her safety, Isabella pays the price as she's kept up by their loud late-night chats, prompting her to tell Bobbie to advance their relationship. Or at least take it out of the house.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Kevin Abbott

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Best Episodes Summary

"Social Discontent" is the best rated episode of "Happy's Place". It scored 8.5/10 based on 104 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/13/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "A New Chapter".