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The Best Episodes of Men of a Certain Age

Every episode of Men of a Certain Age ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Men of a Certain Age!

Men of a Certain Age is an American comedy-drama television series, which premiered on TNT on December 7, 2009. The hour-long program stars Ray Romano,...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:TNT

Best Episodes Summary

"A League of Their Owen" is the best rated episode of "Men of a Certain Age". It scored 8.6/10 based on 97 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Tucker Cawley, it aired on 6/15/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Go With the Flow".

  • A League of Their Owen
    8.6/1097 votes
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    #1 - A League of Their Owen

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/15/2011

    Owen takes the reins of the dealership's softball team right before a game against their rival. Meanwhile, Terry begins having relationship issues and Joe's father visits.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tucker Cawley

  • Go With the Flow
    8.5/10127 votes
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    #2 - Go With the Flow

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/11/2010

    Joe recounts the tale of the first date he’s gone on in 20 years. The misadventures include a black eye, a potentially embarrassing encounter with one of his employees, an unfortunate piece of advice from Terry, an anxious Little Leaguer and a poorly placed lamp.

    Director: Millicent Shelton

    Writer: Jack Orman

  • The Pickup
    8.5/1081 votes
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    #3 - The Pickup

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/8/2011

    Joe does a favor for his former bookie. Terry struggles to deal with the latest development in his love life. And Owen tries to keep things on the lot from getting out of control.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hold Your Finish
    8.5/1069 votes
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    #4 - Hold Your Finish

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 7/6/2011

    Joe’s big day – the senior tour pre-qualifier – has finally arrived. Terry realizes a new dream and passion. And Owen discusses the future of the auto dealership with his father.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bridget Bedard, Mark Stegemann

  • Powerless
    8.4/1085 votes
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    #5 - Powerless

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/4/2010

    The construction at Owen’s house is shut down by the city when it is discovered that the contractor, who has now disappeared, never filed the proper permits. To make matters worse, the electricity is out, forcing Owen and his family to temporarily stay with his parents. Meanwhile, Joe worries that his daughter’s ex-boyfriend might be stalking her.

    Director: David Paymer

    Writer: Mark Stegemann

  • Can't Let That Slide
    8.4/1084 votes
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    #6 - Can't Let That Slide

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/22/2011

    Joe's relationship with Manfro becomes increasingly complicated, while Owen installs surveillance cameras in the dealership to monitor the workers, and Terry has a horrible date.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lew Schneider

  • Back in the Shit
    8.3/1080 votes
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    #7 - Back in the Shit

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/22/2010

    Feeling guilty about his rapid downward spiral, which includes treating his son poorly and having to cut back on staff at his store, Joe decides to stop gambling. Owen finds a new sense of purpose when he goes to work for a rival auto dealership following his father’s decision to turn management over to Marcus. And Terry’s life spins out of control when his gig on a movie results in disasters at the apartment complex.

    Director: David Boyd

    Writer: Ray Romano, Mike Royce

  • Father's Fraternity
    8.2/1083 votes
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    #8 - Father's Fraternity

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/25/2010

    Joe goes to see his retired father, who gives new meaning to the word grumpy. Owen’s wife and mother get upset when a commercial for the auto dealership implies that Owen’s co-worker, Marcus, is actually Owen Sr.’s son. And Terry becomes obsessed over finding out why he has been rejected for a youth mentoring program.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: Warren Hutcherson

  • Let It Go
    8.1/10118 votes
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    #9 - Let It Go

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/14/2009

    "Let It Go" is the second episode of the first season of the TNT series Men of a Certain Age. It originally aired in North America on December 14, 2009.

    Director: Scott Winant

    Writer: Ray Romano, Mike Royce

  • If I Could, I Surely Wood
    8.1/10108 votes
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    #10 - If I Could, I Surely Wood

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/6/2010

    Although determined to get himself back in shape on the golf course, Joe finds that getting up early to practice is having wear on his body. Unfortunately, Joe also finds out that his new house is in the same neighborhood as his former bookie. Owen takes over as manager of his father's auto dealership, but is starting to doubt his decision to hire Terry, as it doesn't seem like he's able to handle a nine-to-five job.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: Ray Romano, Mike Royce

  • The Bad Guy
    8.1/1075 votes
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    #11 - The Bad Guy

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/27/2010

    Joe finalizes his divorce, and discovers a few secrets about his daughter. Meanwhile, Owen goes to a car convention with his father, who has some unexpected news, and Terry is approached about an old television commercial.

    Director: Millicent Shelton

    Writer: N/A

  • Let the Sunshine In
    8.1/1071 votes
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    #12 - Let the Sunshine In

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/10/2011

    When Terry announces he's going to get a colonoscopy for his 50th birthday, the guys all decide to get one, making a weekend out of it in Palm Springs. While there, Joe deals with his "mind" bets, Terry can't stop thinking about Erin and Owen opens up about his dad and the dealership.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tucker Cawley

  • Whatever Gets You Through the Night
    8.1/1057 votes
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    #13 - Whatever Gets You Through the Night

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 6/29/2011

    While Joe tries to get his life back on track, Owen and Terry make a commercial for the dealership.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bridget Bedard, Mike Royce

  • How to Be an All-Star
    8.0/1082 votes
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    #14 - How to Be an All-Star

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/15/2010

    Desperate to buy a house after his son develops anxiety issues related to their family situation, Joe decides to bet $25,000 on a basketball game. Terry is forced to face the dire condition of his acting career when he agrees to take a bit part on a B movie. And Owen’s father decides it’s time to cut back on his work load and let Marcus take over more of the day-to-day management of the dealership.

    Director: Phil Traill

    Writer: Bridget Bedard

  • The Great Escape
    8.0/1063 votes
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    #15 - The Great Escape

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/1/2011

    Joe decides to spend time with his former bookie; Terry and Erin take a new step in their relationship; Owen receives an offer from a rival dealership.

    Director: Millicent Shelton

    Writer: Lew Schneider

  • Mind's Eye
    7.9/1089 votes
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    #16 - Mind's Eye

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/21/2009

    Joe tries to connect better with his son, Albert, by teaching him golf. But when the school golf team is ready to compete in a tournament, Albert is reluctant to get on the bus. Owen is determined to get his sales figures up while at the same time not feeling bad about himself for ripping customers off. And Terry gets into his character a little too much when a coworker asks him and an actress to pretend to be an interested homebuyer at an open house.

    Director: Phil Traill

    Writer: Rick Muirragui

  • You Gonna Do That the Rest of Your Life?
    7.9/1080 votes
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    #17 - You Gonna Do That the Rest of Your Life?

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/1/2010

    Joe’s bookie finds out Joe used to be a professional golfer and decides to use him to hustle a couple of guys. Owen’s family becomes concerned over his increasing weight. And Terry gets a new apartment, but the apartment manager job that comes with it is a bit much to handle.

    Director: David Boyd

    Writer: Lew Schneider

  • Pilot
    7.8/10121 votes
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    #18 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/7/2009

    Joe has been living in a hotel since separating from his wife, Sonia, but he's starting to think about finding an apartment. Owen, who is one of the auto dealership's weakest salesmen, winds up with an embarrassing dealer car, one his wife simply will not accept. And Terry goes overboard trying to track down a man who nearly ran him over.

    Director: Scott Winant

    Writer: Ray Romano, Mike Royce

  • Same As the Old Boss
    7.8/1073 votes
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    #19 - Same As the Old Boss

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/13/2010

    Joe attempts to create a strict practice schedule, but it doesn't work out the way he hopes. Meanwhile, Owen tries to establish authority at the car dealership, but being manager is starting to have a strain on his life, especially his marriage, and Terry gets made fun of at work when his coworkers find an old commercial of his on the internet.

    Director: Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer: Mark Stegemann

  • Cold Calls
    7.8/1091 votes
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    #20 - Cold Calls

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/20/2010

    Joe inadvertently ends up dating two women at the same time. Owen forces his father to stop undermining this authority at the dealership, while Terry makes a wager with Marcus over who can sell the most cars in one day.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: N/A

  • The New Guy
    7.7/1087 votes
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    #21 - The New Guy

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/28/2009

    Owen and Melissa join Joe’s ex-wife, Sonia, and her new boyfriend, Harold, for a charity function at their children’s school. Terry does his annual duty as auctioneer for the event and meets an old flame, while Joe winds up hanging out with his bookie, Manfro.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: Bridget Bedard

  • And Then the Bill Comes
    7.7/1095 votes
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    #22 - And Then the Bill Comes

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 1/3/2011

    Joe feels conflicted after finding out some news about his former bookie, Manfro (guest star Jon Manfrellotti). Terry begins to embrace the benefits of having a 9-to-5 job. Owen takes a huge step towards resolving the tension between sales and service.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bridget Bedard