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The Best Episodes of Mid-Century Modern

Every episode of Mid-Century Modern ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Mid-Century Modern!

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Three best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age – decide after an unexpected death to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother. As

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Mid-Century Modern Season 1 Episode 9 - Here's to You, Mrs. Schneiderman
    9.2/10(559 votes)

    #1 - Here's to You, Mrs. Schneiderman

    S1:E9

    Bunny, Jerry and Arthur deal with a sudden tragedy. Together, they try to figure out how to move on.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Max Mutchnick, David Kohan

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  2. Mid-Century Modern Season 1 Episode 10 - The Show Must Go On
    8.5/10(392 votes)

    #2 - The Show Must Go On

    S1:E10

    Bunny, Jerry and Arthur decide to make a change in the house, but unexpected guests show up and alter their plans. Meanwhile, Mindy has trouble finding closure.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Suzanne Martin

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  3. Mid-Century Modern Season 1 Episode 5 - Hello, Fisty’s
    8.2/10(461 votes)

    #3 - Hello, Fisty’s

    S1:E5

    Bunny, Jerry and Arthur return to Fire Island with hopes of hooking up, but the connections they make are not what they expected. Back home, Sybil takes on a scam caller.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Tracy Poust

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  4. Mid-Century Modern Season 1 Episode 3 - Turbulence
    8.0/10(507 votes)

    #4 - Turbulence

    S1:E3

    On a flight, Arthur encourages Jerry to repair his relationship with his estranged daughter. When Bunny's sister, Mindy, visits, he tries to keep the peace between her and Sybil.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:David Kohan, Max Mutchnick

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  5. Mid-Century Modern Season 1 Episode 6 - Maid Serviced
    8.0/10(421 votes)

    #5 - Maid Serviced

    S1:E6

    Going against Sybil’s advice, Bunny, Jerry and Arthur hire a sexy but unqualified hunk as their new housekeeper.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Dan Bucatinsky

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  6. Mid-Century Modern Season 1 Episode 8 - Sour Pickleball
    8.0/10(379 votes)

    #6 - Sour Pickleball

    S1:E8

    Bunny asks Jerry and Arthur to let Mindy join their pickleball team. Meanwhile, Sybil reconnects with an old friend.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Alex Herschlag

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  7. Mid-Century Modern Season 1 Episode 2 - Working Girls
    7.8/10(524 votes)

    #7 - Working Girls

    S1:E2

    Sybil helps Arthur get a job as a personal shopper, but his condescending boss reminds Arthur he’s no longer in fashion; he’s in sales. At a casino, Jerry tries to get tickets to a Donny Osmond concert, while Bunny negotiates with a pit boss when he feels he lost money unfairly.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:David Kohan, Max Mutchnick

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  8. Mid-Century Modern Season 1 Episode 4 - Never Have I Ever
    7.8/10(454 votes)

    #8 - Never Have I Ever

    S1:E4

    While quarantining during a bout of COVID, Bunny, Jerry and Arthur play “Never Have I Ever,” where secrets come out that could forever change the group dynamic.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Adam Barr

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  9. Mid-Century Modern Season 1 Episode 7 - Love Thy Neighbor
    7.8/10(421 votes)

    #9 - Love Thy Neighbor

    S1:E7

    Bunny, Jerry and Arthur plan to confront their neighbor, a populist congresswoman by day, wild party girl by night. Meanwhile, old friends Sybil and Judy get to the bottom of why they've been annoying the hell out of each other lately.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Suzanne Martin

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  10. Mid-Century Modern Season 1 Episode 1 - Bye, George
    7.3/10(629 votes)

    #10 - Bye, George

    S1:E1

    Bunny, Jerry and Arthur reunite at the funeral of their longtime friend, George, which inspires Bunny to invite Jerry and Arthur to live with him and his mother, Sybil, in his Palm Springs home.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:David Kohan, Max Mutchnick

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Best Episodes Summary

"Here's to You, Mrs. Schneiderman" is the best rated episode of "Mid-Century Modern". It scored 9.2/10 based on 559 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Max Mutchnick, David Kohan, it aired on 3/28/2025. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Show Must Go On".