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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.6/10(365 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    When Bobbie inherits her late father's tavern, Happy's Place, she's shocked to learn that she also has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew existed.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 2 - Tapped Out
    6.8/10(264 votes)

    #2 - Tapped Out

    S1:E2

    When Isabella starts trying to make changes to the tavern, Bobbie worries that this new partnership may not work out. Bobbie offers to take Isabella under her wing so she can learn the ins and outs of the tavern, but Happy's lawyer fumbles Bobbie's plan.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Kevin Abbott

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  3. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 3 - Don't Sweat It
    7.2/10(237 votes)

    #3 - Don't Sweat It

    S1:E3

    Bobbie asks Isabella to move in with her, but when Isabella sees that Bobbie likes to address conflict head on, Isabella decides it might not be the best idea.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Gemma Baker

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  4. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 5 - Ladies' Night
    7.4/10(202 votes)

    #4 - Ladies' Night

    S1:E5

    After Gabby's latest heartbreak, Bobbie and Isabella throw a Ladies' Night at the tavern to show Gabby she doesn't need a man to be happy, but things don't go as planned. Steve and Takoda tease Emmett about his sudden interest in dating apps.

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 9 - Emcee Squared
    7.4/10(168 votes)

    #5 - Emcee Squared

    S1:E9

    When Bobbie tries to claim her rightful role as emcee for the Tavern's anniversary party, she ignites a fierce showdown with Gabby, who's determined to steal the spotlight. Isabella and Steve bet on who will come out on top, adding fuel to the fire.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 12 - Baby Doll
    7.4/10(162 votes)

    #6 - Baby Doll

    S1:E12

    After Gabby expresses her concerns about parenting, Bobbie reassures her she'd be a great mother, which prompts Gabby to bring in an AI baby doll and turn the tavern into her personal day care.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Helen Fernandez

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  7. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 3 - Straw Man
    7.4/10(128 votes)

    #7 - Straw Man

    S2:E3

    When Gabby asks Bobbie to help vet men to be her potential donor, Bobbie is happy to participate until she discovers Gabby is considering Emmett for the donation. Isabella is asked to be the guest speaker for Takoda's daughter's class.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Rob Ulin

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  8. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 8 - The Name Given
    7.4/10(112 votes)

    #8 - The Name Given

    S2:E8

    Bobbie doesn't want Gabby to get her hopes up too soon about her potential pregnancy, but accidentally rains on her parade in the process; Isabella hires Takoda's band to play at the tavern unaware he's in a death metal band.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 8 - Dear Jack
    7.5/10(179 votes)

    #9 - Dear Jack

    S1:E8

    When Bobbie catches Isabella doing a slow-fade breakup with her long-distance boyfriend, she convinces her to send a Dear John letter. Steve brings in a review praising Chef Emmett's cooking and acknowledging the tavern's bartender, "Abby."

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Brittany Ann Miller

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  10. Happy's Place Season 1 Episode 14 - Accountability
    7.5/10(145 votes)

    #10 - Accountability

    S1:E14

    When Isabella accidentally implies she doesn't trust Steve's work on the tavern's taxes, Bobbie and Steve decide to have some fun and teach her a lesson. Gabby goes on a health kick, enlisting Takoda as her personal trainer.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:TJ Martell

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

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

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

    #13 - 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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  14. Happy's Place Season 2 Episode 2 - I've Got a Secret
    7.6/10(129 votes)

    #14 - I've Got a Secret

    S2:E2

    After Bobbie and Emmett’s big moment, Bobbie is still unsure how Emmett truly feels about her, prompting Bobbie to do the unthinkable and give Emmett a birthday gift. Gabby tries to convince Isabella to give her the family discount on Happy’s house.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Matt Berry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Happy's Place". It scored 6.6/10 based on 365 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/18/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tapped Out".