The Best Episodes of Hung Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.4/10(611 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E16/28/2009

   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

   Writers:Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson

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   Director:Alexander Payne

   Writers:Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
2. 

   7.3/10(497 votes)

   #2 - 'Great Sausage' or 'Can I Call You Dick?'

   S1:E27/12/2009

   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

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   Director:Craig Zisk

   Writer:Dmitry Lipkin
3. 

   7.1/10(472 votes)

   #3 - 'Strange Friends' or 'The Truth Is, You're Sexy'

   S1:E37/19/2009

   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

   Writers:Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson

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   Director:Scott Ellis

   Writers:Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
4. 

   7.5/10(469 votes)

   #4 - The Pickle Jar

   S1:E47/26/2009

   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

   Writers:Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson

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   Director:David Petrarca

   Writers:Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
5. 

   7.4/10(449 votes)

   #5 - Do it, Monkey

   S1:E58/2/2009

   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

   Writers:Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson

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   Director:Bronwen Hughes

   Writers:Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
6. 

   7.9/10(437 votes)

   #6 - 'Doris is Dead' or 'Are We Rich or Are We Poor?'

   S1:E68/9/2009

   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

   Writers:Ellie Herman, Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson

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   Director:Matt Shakman

   Writers:Ellie Herman, Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
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   7.6/10(432 votes)

   #7 - The Rita Flower or The Indelible Stench

   S1:E78/16/2009

   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

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   Director:Jim McKay

   Writer:Emily Kapnek
8. 

   7.5/10(398 votes)

   #8 - "Thith ith a Prothetic" or "You Cum Just Right"

   S1:E88/23/2009

   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

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   Director:Bronwen Hughes

   Writer:Brett C. Leonard
9. 

   7.5/10(396 votes)

   #9 - This Is America or Fifty Bucks

   S1:E98/30/2009

   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

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   Director:Seith Mann

   Writer:Angela Robinson
10. 

    7.7/10(437 votes)

    #10 - A Dick and a Dream or Fight the Honey

    S1:E109/13/2009

    Tanya worries that Lenore may stage a coup for control of Ray, who is unnerved by rumors of layoffs at his school.

    Director:Dan Attias

    Writers:Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson, Emily Kapnek, Brett C. Leonard

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    Director:Dan Attias

    Writers:Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson, Emily Kapnek, Brett C. Leonard