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The Best Episodes of Ordinary Joe Season 1

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

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Explore the three parallel lives of Joe Kimbreau after he makes a pivotal choice at a crossroads in his life. The series asks the question of how different life might look if you made your

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 1 - Way Leads on to Way
    7.3/10(266 votes)

    #1 - Way Leads on to Way

    S1:E1

    After his college graduation, Joe Kimbreau is faced with a pivotal decision that steers his life down three drastically different paths.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 2 - Requiem
    7.6/10(172 votes)

    #2 - Requiem

    S1:E2

    With the anniversary of 9/11 approaching, all three Joes grapple with the emotions that come with the day. Cop Joe and Amy pursue a romance, but Music Joe and Amy’s marriage is clouded by a big secret. Nurse Joe and Jenny have a breakthrough.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend

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  3. Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 3 - Happy Birthday Jenny
    7.3/10(138 votes)

    #3 - Happy Birthday Jenny

    S1:E3

    Jenny Banks’ birthday gives everyone something to celebrate. Music Joe crashes Jenny’s party while Amy is in full campaign mode. Nurse Joe and Christopher try to plan the perfect cake for Jenny. Cop Joe and Amy take an important step in their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 4 - Shooting Star
    7.4/10(132 votes)

    #4 - Shooting Star

    S1:E4

    Each Joe must come to terms with an unfamiliar and challenging feeling. Music Joe enlists help to look for his son. Cop Joe navigates the aftermath of a shooting. Nurse Joe and Jenny discuss a big career opportunity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 5 - Mask On Mask Off
    7.5/10(137 votes)

    #5 - Mask On Mask Off

    S1:E5

    Halloween events affect each world in profoundly different ways. While some are putting on a mask to hide from reality, others are shedding theirs and confronting past choices.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 6 - Always Do The Right Thing
    8.0/10(121 votes)

    #6 - Always Do The Right Thing

    S1:E6

    With Jenny out of town for work, Nurse Joe faces the challenges of parenting Christopher alone. Music Joe brings unexpected attention to his son, Zeke. Cop Joe and Amy struggle with a major decision that could upend their world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 7 - The Letter
    7.4/10(122 votes)

    #7 - The Letter

    S1:E7

    Set entirely in flashback, the origins of Joe Kimbreau’s three paths are revisited in greater detail over graduation weekend in 2011

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 8 - Reset
    6.6/10(102 votes)

    #8 - Reset

    S1:E8

    Music Joe struggles to support Amy through a devastating loss. After Cop Joe and Amy’s decision to turn Bobby in, they both face unexpected blowback. Nurse Joe helps someone from his past. Jenny tries to impress her law professor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 9 - Thankful
    7.0/10(95 votes)

    #9 - Thankful

    S1:E9

    Cop Joe navigates a tense Thanksgiving dinner with his entire family. Music Joe battles his feelings of betrayal in order to help Amy's campaign. Nurse Joe and Jenny decide to finally hire outside help for Chris as they prepare to spend their first Thanksgiving apart from each other.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Joelle Cornett

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  10. Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 10 - Snow Globe
    7.2/10(80 votes)

    #10 - Snow Globe

    S1:E10

    When Gwen’s school chorus honors her with a tribute concert, she reconnects with an old flame. Cop Joe and Amy push each other to confront some hard truths. Music Joe’s world is rocked when Amy discloses a big secret. Nurse Joe and Jenny readjust to being long distance after spending the holidays as a family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Laura Snow

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  11. Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 11 - Calling An Audible
    7.1/10(83 votes)

    #11 - Calling An Audible

    S1:E11

    Music Joe is invited to sing the national anthem at the Giants game, Cop Joe bonds with a new friend over their shared love of football and Nurse Joe and Jenny each get a win of their own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 12 - Whiteout
    7.3/10(76 votes)

    #12 - Whiteout

    S1:E12

    A winter blizzard forces each Joe to confront the limits of his own control. Music Joe goes full rock star mode while on tour alone. An unsavory family secret threatens Cop Joe and Amy. Nurse Joe and Jenny each have cause to celebrate but are unable to be together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Danielle DiPaolo

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  13. Ordinary Joe Season 1 Episode 13 - Aftermath
    7.3/10(71 votes)

    #13 - Aftermath

    S1:E13

    Cop Joe tries to impress Amy's family. Nurse Joe takes an important road trip with Chris. Music Joe hits rock bottom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Way Leads on to Way" is the best rated episode of "Ordinary Joe" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 266 votes. Directed by Adam Davidson and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/20/2021. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Requiem".