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The Best Episodes of Hung Season 1

Every episode of Hung Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hung Season 1!

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 coach is divorced and struggling to provide for his kids when his already run-down house catches fire. Looking to take on a second job, Ray decides to exploit his best asset in a last-ditch attempt to change his fortunes.

Genre:Comedy
Network:HBO

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Hung" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.4/10 from 575 user votes. It was directed by Alexander Payne and written by Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson. "Pilot" aired on 6/28/2009 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "'Great Sausage' or 'Can I Call You Dick?'".

  • Pilot
    7.4/10 575 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

  • 'Great Sausage' or 'Can I Call You Dick?'
    7.3/10 466 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

  • 'Strange Friends' or 'The Truth Is, You're Sexy'
    7.1/10 443 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

  • The Pickle Jar
    7.5/10 440 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

  • Do it, Monkey
    7.4/10 424 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

  • 'Doris is Dead' or 'Are We Rich or Are We Poor?'
    7.9/10 408 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

  • The Rita Flower or The Indelible Stench
    7.6/10 406 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

  • "Thith ith a Prothetic" or "You Cum Just Right"
    7.5/10 371 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

  • This Is America or Fifty Bucks
    7.5/10 369 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

  • A Dick and a Dream or Fight the Honey
    7.7/10 410 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