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The Worst Episodes of Mr. Sunshine

Every episode of Mr. Sunshine ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Mr. Sunshine!

Worst episode
S1E5 Crystal on Ice
6.6129 votes
Best episode
S1E9 Ben and Vivian
7.4125 votes
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Season 1
7.0avg
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3h 18m
9 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 5 - Crystal on Ice
    6.6/10(129 votes)

    S1:E5

    Ben discovers Roman has no place to stay and reluctantly takes him in. Crystal harbors animosity for a certain ice dancing group, and Alice feels guilty when she fails to keep up with her "perfect man," Alonzo.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  2. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.8/10(249 votes)

    S1:E1

    On what would have been just a typical day at work – trying to get rid of a hockey rink that won't melt so the circus can go on that night, looking for an elephant lost in the building and arranging an impromptu press conference to repair one of his boss's PR nightmares – Alice ends her casual relationship with Ben to commit to another man. This happens on Ben's 40th birthday, just as he's realizing he doesn't want to be alone.

    Director:Thomas Schlamme
    Writers:Matthew Perry, Marc Firek, Alex Barnow

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  3. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 2 - Employee of the Year
    6.8/10(187 votes)

    S1:E2

    Crystal decides to hold a contest to determine the Employee of the Year, but unbeknownst to the staff, a winner has already been pre-determined. Meanwhile, as Ben contends with catering to Eli's needs, he must also keep the rest of the employees from being distracted by the fake contest and get the arena ready in time for Eli's performance.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writers:Marc Firek, Alex Barnow

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  4. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 3 - Heather's Sister
    6.9/10(154 votes)

    S1:E3

    When Heather sets Ben up on a blind date with her sister, Stephanie, he finds he has a lot in common with her... until he realizes Stephanie is crazy. In an effort to help Roman muster the courage to ask Heather out, Ben finds himself reluctantly on a group date with Stephanie, Roman and Heather. Meanwhile, Crystal has asked Alonzo to walk her dog in a dog show, and Alice tries to impress her best friend who's come for a visit.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Sally Bradford McKenna

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  5. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 4 - Hostile Workplace
    7.0/10(132 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ben's plan to get his employees to like him backfires. Meanwhile, Crystal invites Alice and Alonzo on a double date with her new beau, and Ben gives Heather the responsibility of finding a new halftime act when the Sunshine Center mascot suddenly quits.

    Director:Bryan Gordon
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  6. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 6 - Lingerie Football
    7.0/10(127 votes)

    S1:E6

    When Ben discovers it's Crystal's anniversary with Billy, one of her ex-husbands, he encourages her to find him so she can get the closure she's needed from their relationship. While he helps Crystal, Ben looks to Roman to entertain his date – the hot quarterback of a woman's lingerie football team – and Alice lends Alonzo a hand with two unruly, internet billionaires.

    Director:Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Matthew Carlson

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  7. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 8 - The Assistant
    7.3/10(111 votes)

    S1:E8

    When Alice asks Ben for an assistant, he gives her Roman. Roman may not be what Alice had in mind, but she finds a connection with him that surpasses her expectations. Meanwhile, Crystal wants to honor a passing friend with a funeral at The Sunshine Center, and Alonzo comes clean about a past relationship.

    Director:Elliot Hegarty
    Writers:David Windsor, Casey Johnson

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  8. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 7 - Celebrity Tennis
    7.3/10(117 votes)

    S1:E7

    It's a dream come true for Ben when he teams with Alonzo to play doubles against tennis legend Jimmy Connors and actor Fred Savage in a celebrity tennis tournament. Meanwhile, Ben feels the need to reveal to Alonzo his past with Alice, and a careless act on Crystal's part brings her closer to son, Roman.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Bryan Adams

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  9. Mr. Sunshine Season 1 Episode 9 - Ben and Vivian
    7.4/10(125 votes)

    S1:E9

    Ben is in for a surprise when his one-night-stand turns out to be Crystal's new assistant, Vivian. When Ben and Vivian try to continue their "no strings attached" relationship, Ben discovers something about himself. Meanwhile, Crystal's efforts to be a responsible mom to Roman are derailed, and the mascot sends Alonzo over the edge.

    Director:Bryan Gordon
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Crystal on Ice" is the worst rated episode of Mr. Sunshine. It scored 6.6/10 from 129 votes. Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller and written by Matthew Carlson, it aired on March 9, 2011. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".

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