7.4/10579 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/28/2009
Ray Drecker is a struggling high school coach in Detroit who is descending to all-time lows in his professional and personal life. He attends a self-help group in a desperate attempt to find a plan for financial success. Tanya, an old flame, is also attending the self-help group and she gives Ray inspiration in an unexpected way.
Director: Alexander Payne
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
7.3/10470 votes#2 - 'Great Sausage' or 'Can I Call You Dick?'
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/12/2009
Tanya enlists the help of a former colleague Lenore, who is now a professional shopper, so Ray can offer his services to her clientele of rich older women.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin
7.1/10447 votes#3 - 'Strange Friends' or 'The Truth Is, You're Sexy'
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/19/2009
Ray's life continues to frustrate: His neighbor Koontz is on his case for urinating in the lake; he and Jessica continue to argue over the best way to parent the twins; and it turns out Lenore has disappeared, along with his wallet.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
7.5/10444 votes#4 - The Pickle Jar
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/26/2009
The students of Lakefield vote for Coach Drecker as their recipient for the fundraiser but Ray finds it embarrassing. Tanya has other ideas to boost Ray's career as a gigolo.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
7.4/10428 votes#5 - Do it, Monkey
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2009
A client who is unhappy wants to revisit a role-playing fantasy; Ray promises a car for Damon and Darby, to capitalize on Jessica's frugality. Reluctantly, Tanya agrees to go on a date with Floyd.
Director: Bronwen Hughes
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
7.9/10412 votes#6 - 'Doris is Dead' or 'Are We Rich or Are We Poor?'
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/9/2009
Tanya objects to the break in protocol after Jemma bypasses her to set up "dates" directly with Ray. Jessica confronts Ronnie about their finances, but he refuses to give her a straight answer. After Jemma prods Ray to open up about himself, he gives his basketball team an inspiring pep talk.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Ellie Herman, Colette Burson
7.6/10410 votes#7 - The Rita Flower or The Indelible Stench
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/16/2009
Ray starts to fall for Jemma, which clouds their professional relationship. Tanya receives unexpected help for her writer's block. Jessica invites Ray to a family dinner.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: Emily Kapnek
7.5/10375 votes#8 - "Thith ith a Prothetic" or "You Cum Just Right"
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2009
After standing him up, Jemma tells Ray they should take a break, and Ray seeks out Tanya for advice on women. Ray finds himself in an uncomfortable situation at Jessica and Ronnie's family barbeque.
Director: Bronwen Hughes
Writer: Brett C. Leonard
7.5/10374 votes#9 - This Is America or Fifty Bucks
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/30/2009
Tanya pitches Happiness Consultants to other women in her office, with mixed results. Damon goes to detention to hang out with his androgynous friend, leaving Ray baffled. Lenore gives Ray some lessons in branding and, after a chance encounter at a department store, offers Jessica some lifestyle advice.
Director: Seith Mann
Writer: Angela Robinson
7.7/10414 votes#10 - A Dick and a Dream or Fight the Honey
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/13/2009
Tanya worries that Lenore may stage a coup for control of Ray, who is unnerved by rumors of layoffs at his school.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson, Brett C. Leonard, Emily Kapnek
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Desperate times call for desperate measures and Ray Drecker's situation couldn't be much tougher. The former high school sports legend turned middle-aged high school basketball...
Genre:Comedy
Network:HBO
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Hung" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 579 votes. Directed by Alexander Payne and written by Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson, it aired on 6/28/2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "'Great Sausage' or 'Can I Call You Dick?'".