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The Best Episodes of Platonic

Every episode of Platonic ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Platonic!

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A platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife reconnect after a long rift. The duo’s friendship becomes more consuming—and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Platonic Season 2 Episode 4 - Fore!
    8.1/10(425 votes)

    #1 - Fore!

    S2:E4

    Will advises Sylvia to go corporate. In San Diego, Will's plans with Jenna take an unexpected turn.

    Director:Francesca Delbanco
    Writer:Andrew Gurland

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  2. Platonic Season 1 Episode 5 - My Wife's Boyfriend
    8.0/10(795 votes)

    #2 - My Wife's Boyfriend

    S1:E5

    Unnerved by the closeness of Will's relationship with Sylvia, Charlie invites Will to join him and his coworkers at a baseball game.

    Director:Francesca Delbanco
    Writer:Andrew Gurland

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  3. Platonic Season 2 Episode 3 - The Bachelor Party
    7.7/10(422 votes)

    #3 - The Bachelor Party

    S2:E3

    Sylvia and Will's college friend swings into town for the bachelor party. Sylvia helps Will to come to terms with his relationship.

    Director:Francesca Delbanco
    Writer:Justin Nowell

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  4. Platonic Season 2 Episode 7 - The Office Party
    7.7/10(347 votes)

    #4 - The Office Party

    S2:E7

    Will helps Sylvia throw a party for Charlie's law firm. Charlie makes an announcement.

    Director:Francesca Delbanco
    Writer:Francesca Delbanco

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  5. Platonic Season 1 Episode 9 - Slumber Party
    7.6/10(594 votes)

    #5 - Slumber Party

    S1:E9

    Frustrated by how much time Sylvia is spending with Will, Charlie crosses a line. Will confronts Reggie and Andy.

    Director:Nicholas Stoller
    Writer:Francesca Delbanco

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  6. Platonic Season 2 Episode 5 - Jeopardy
    7.6/10(387 votes)

    #6 - Jeopardy

    S2:E5

    When Will moves in with Sylvia and Charlie, her new job forces the guys to spend one-on-one time together. Charlie goes on Jeopardy!

    Director:Nicholas Stoller
    Writer:Alexandra Rushfield

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  7. Platonic Season 2 Episode 10 - Brett Coyote's Last Stand
    7.6/10(340 votes)

    #7 - Brett Coyote's Last Stand

    S2:E10

    Sylvia and Will's friendship hits a wall. Sylvia has a realization about her marriage. Will hears news about his bar.

    Director:Nicholas Stoller
    Writer:Francesca Delbanco

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  8. Platonic Season 1 Episode 6 - The Big Two Six
    7.5/10(680 votes)

    #8 - The Big Two Six

    S1:E6

    Will introduces Sylvia to his much younger girlfriend, Peyton—then gets upset when Sylvia hires her as a babysitter.

    Director:Francesca Delbanco
    Writer:Justin Nowell

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  9. Platonic Season 1 Episode 8 - San Diego
    7.5/10(610 votes)

    #9 - San Diego

    S1:E8

    Will and the guys take Sylvia on a business trip to San Diego. Charlie grows more suspicious about Sylvia and Will's relationship.

    Director:Nicholas Stoller
    Writer:Francesca Delbanco

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  10. Platonic Season 2 Episode 1 - The Engagement Party
    7.5/10(443 votes)

    #10 - The Engagement Party

    S2:E1

    Sylvia and Will navigate the new boundaries of their friendship now that Will is engaged to Jenna.

    Director:Nicholas Stoller
    Writers:Francesca Delbanco, Nicholas Stoller

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  11. Platonic Season 2 Episode 8 - Young Darcy Mysteries
    7.5/10(346 votes)

    #11 - Young Darcy Mysteries

    S2:E8

    Sylvia gets hired to plan a major Hollywood party. Will finds an unlikely investor for his new bar. Charlie contemplates his professional future.

    Director:Francesca Delbanco
    Writer:Francesca Delbanco

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  12. Platonic Season 1 Episode 3 - Partner's Retreat
    7.4/10(778 votes)

    #12 - Partner's Retreat

    S1:E3

    While Sylvia's husband attends a conference, she spends the day getting drunk with Will—who informs her about a development with his bar.

    Director:Nicholas Stoller
    Writer:Guy Endore-Kaiser

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  13. Platonic Season 1 Episode 10 - When Will Met Sylvia
    7.4/10(628 votes)

    #13 - When Will Met Sylvia

    S1:E10

    Tensions flare between Sylvia and Will at a housewarming party.

    Director:Nicholas Stoller
    Writer:Francesca Delbanco

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  14. Platonic Season 2 Episode 2 - The Dinner Party
    7.4/10(408 votes)

    #14 - The Dinner Party

    S2:E2

    In an effort to get closer to Jenna, Sylvia and Charlie invite her and Will over for a couples dinner.

    Director:Nicholas Stoller
    Writer:Ron Weiner

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  15. Platonic Season 2 Episode 6 - Road Trip
    7.4/10(357 votes)

    #15 - Road Trip

    S2:E6

    Sylvia, Will, and Katie take a road trip to the desert. Will faces the reality of working for his ex-fiancée. Sylvia questions Charlie's stability.

    Director:Francesca Delbanco
    Writer:Judy Choi

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  16. Platonic Season 2 Episode 9 - Boundaries
    7.4/10(346 votes)

    #16 - Boundaries

    S2:E9

    To avoid dealing with Charlie, Sylvia invites herself along on Will and Katie's adventure to the LA River.

    Director:Nicholas Stoller
    Writer:Francesca Delbanco

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  17. Platonic Season 1 Episode 2 - Gandalf the Lizard
    7.3/10(837 votes)

    #17 - Gandalf the Lizard

    S1:E2

    Will accompanies Sylvia to an open house. Sylvia helps Will sneak into his ex-wife's home to get the rest of his stuff and make a clean emotional break.

    Director:Nicholas Stoller
    Writer:Ron Weiner

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  18. Platonic Season 1 Episode 4 - Divorce Party
    7.3/10(717 votes)

    #18 - Divorce Party

    S1:E4

    Sylvia throws a divorce party for Will to cheer him up, but it gets out of hand when his rowdy friends try to take control of the night.

    Director:Francesca Delbanco
    Writer:Brittany Ann Miller

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  19. Platonic Season 1 Episode 7 - Let the River Run
    7.1/10(691 votes)

    #19 - Let the River Run

    S1:E7

    Sylvia struggles to keep up with the brutal pace at her new law firm. Will learns about Reggie and Andy's new plans.

    Director:Nicholas Stoller
    Writer:Francesca Delbanco

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  20. Platonic Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.0/10(1019 votes)

    #20 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    After a long rift in their friendship, Sylvia reunites with her old best friend, the newly divorced Will.

    Director:Nicholas Stoller
    Writers:Francesca Delbanco, Nicholas Stoller

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Best Episodes Summary

"Fore!" is the best rated episode of "Platonic". It scored 8.1/10 based on 425 votes. Directed by Francesca Delbanco and written by Andrew Gurland, it aired on 8/19/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "My Wife's Boyfriend".