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A group of single parents lean on each other to help raise their 7-year-old kids and maintain some kind of personal lives outside of parenthood.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Single Parents Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.7/10(363 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Will, a 30-something guy, has been so focused on raising his daughter that he’s lost sight of who he is as a man. When the other single parents see just how far down the rabbit hole of PTA, parenting and princesses Will has gone, they band together to get him out in the dating world and make him realize that being a great parent doesn’t mean sacrificing everything about your own identity.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writers:J. J. Philbin, Elizabeth Meriwether

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  2. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 2 - Sleepover Ready
    6.9/10(274 votes)

    #2 - Sleepover Ready

    S1:E2

    Douglas is stuck hosting the kids' Saturday sleepover, and Will uses this as an opportunity to try to bond with Douglas, something he hasn't been able to do before. Angie and Graham both struggle with their own fear of sleepovers - Graham is worried to stay the night without his mom and not in his own house, and Angie is worried to sleep over with her man friend Owen. Meanwhile, Poppy helps Miggy come up with potential job ideas in order to help him become more responsible.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Sarah Tapscott

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  3. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 3 - A Leash Is Not a Guinea Pig
    6.9/10(245 votes)

    #3 - A Leash Is Not a Guinea Pig

    S1:E3

    After seeing the way Douglas and the twins are barely affected by the death of their guinea pig, Pickle, Poppy encourages Douglas to stop repressing his and the twins' feelings. After seeing how close Graham and Will are becoming, Angie gets jealous when Graham asks Will to go get a colonoscopy to check on his health, so Angie decides to get one herself.

    Director:Erin O'Malley
    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  4. Single Parents Season 2 Episode 12 - Welcome to Hilltop!
    7.1/10(139 votes)

    #4 - Welcome to Hilltop!

    S2:E12

    Struggling with unexpected news from Ron’s new wife, Sharon, Poppy uses an adventure with Angie to help distract herself from facing her emotions. Meanwhile, Sophie takes on Hilltop, protesting leaving Pete the parrot at school over the three-day weekend, causing Will and Douglas to clash over their stances on activism.

    Director:Daryl Wein
    Writer:Dani Shank

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  5. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 4 - Beyoncé Circa Lemonade
    7.2/10(226 votes)

    #5 - Beyoncé Circa Lemonade

    S1:E4

    After scolding Miggy for not being able to sleep-train baby Jack, Angie and Douglas engage in a competition to see who can sleep-train the baby in one night. While Angie and Douglas have the baby, Miggy takes over babysitting Graham, Rory, Sophie, Emma and Amy, which results in an impromptu kids' party. Meanwhile, Poppy teaches Will how to take out his anger on the volleyball court.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Alison Bennett

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  6. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 5 - Politician, Freemason, Scientist, Humorist and Diplomat, Ben Franklin
    7.2/10(218 votes)

    #6 - Politician, Freemason, Scientist, Humorist and Diplomat, Ben Franklin

    S1:E5

    Will is crushed when Sophie wants to tone down Halloween and invites a boy over. Poppy and the twins attempt to convince a reluctant Douglas to wear a silly costume; after he finally puts it on, he meets the woman of his dreams, who he now is sure will not take him seriously. Meanwhile, Angie struggles to tell her boss that she needs to leave work to be with her son on Halloween, leaving Graham's costume in limbo.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Blake McCormick

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  7. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 15 - A Cash-Grab Cooked Up By the Crepe Paper Industry
    7.2/10(173 votes)

    #7 - A Cash-Grab Cooked Up By the Crepe Paper Industry

    S1:E15

    Douglas agrees to babysit the kids on Valentine's Day, but when Graham finds himself in a Valentine's Day emergency and Big Red shows up unannounced, Douglas and Big Red band together to help Graham. Meanwhile, Will and Miggy celebrate "Palentine's Day" together - a day honoring the love of two friends - but when they run into Angie at her second job, they help her finish her deliveries so she can be with Owen on Valentine's Day.

    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:Bridger Winegar

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  8. Single Parents Season 2 Episode 4 - Big Widow Wives
    7.2/10(139 votes)

    #8 - Big Widow Wives

    S2:E4

    After a house incident leaves Graham in fear of staying in his and Angie’s home, Angie enlists Will to help her get the house back together; however, there is a hiccup in the plan as Angie discovers a possum on the loose that she has to deal with. Meanwhile, Poppy discovers that Douglas is lying to her about a weekly poker game he must attend, as he participates in a weekly widow’s support group instead, causing Poppy to get a little jealous of his emotional vulnerability with the women in his support group.

    Director:Erin O'Malley
    Writer:Taylor Cox

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  9. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 7 - They Call Me DOCTOR Biscuits!
    7.3/10(208 votes)

    #9 - They Call Me DOCTOR Biscuits!

    S1:E7

    When Graham and Rory are cast in their school's production of "Grease," with Graham as the lead and Rory with a lesser known part, Poppy and Angie get involved and try to appeal to the drama teacher, Dr. Biscuits, to make changes. Meanwhile, Will is not ready to tell Sophie that he's seeing Dr. Dewan, so against his better judgment, he takes Douglas' advice and lies to Sophie.

    Director:Maggie Carey
    Writers:J. J. Philbin, Berkley Johnson

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  10. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 13 - Graham D'Amato: Hot Lunch Mentalist
    7.3/10(181 votes)

    #10 - Graham D'Amato: Hot Lunch Mentalist

    S1:E13

    Will wants to get back together with Mia, but as their relationship progresses, he finds himself having to choose between the "normal" family he's always wanted and the new family he's created with Angie, Poppy, Miggy, Douglas and the kids. In order to get Will to come back to his senses about Mia, Angie kicks him off the babysitting grid and fills the spot with Dr. Mark, Douglas' rival dermatologist, much to Douglas' chagrin. Meanwhile, Graham is nervous to compete in the talent show and relies on Will to calm him down when he gets nervous on stage.

    Director:Erin O'Malley
    Writer:Blake McCormick

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  11. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 16 - John Freakin' Stamos
    7.3/10(167 votes)

    #11 - John Freakin' Stamos

    S1:E16

    When Poppy's ex-husband, Ron, gets serious with his latest girlfriend, Poppy has to deal with the reality of another woman helping to raise her kid. The secret gets out that Sophie has a crush on Graham, which causes a stir not only in the first-grade classroom, but also between Angie and Will. Meanwhile, Miggy gets cold feet after asking Douglas to remove his tattoo of Zara's initials, and Douglas has to help him realize that his relationship with Zara is officially over.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Lamar Woods

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  12. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 19 - Win a Lunch with KZOP's Will Cooper!
    7.3/10(160 votes)

    #12 - Win a Lunch with KZOP's Will Cooper!

    S1:E19

    When no one bids on "Lunch with KZOP's Will Cooper" at the school auction, Poppy and Sophie scheme together to recruit Dr. Biscuits to bid on Will and play the role of his No. 1 fan. Meanwhile, Douglas attempts to teach a reluctant Angie how to cut back on extra spending and become more fiscally responsible.

    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:Berkley Johnson

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  13. Single Parents Season 2 Episode 1 - Summer of Freedom
    7.3/10(162 votes)

    #13 - Summer of Freedom

    S2:E1

    The kids are away for the summer, and the gang looks forward to their freedom. But three months later, it looks like summer is a bust with Will doing all the things on the "Angie and Will's List of Summer Fun" with Tracy Freeze; Angie obsessing over writing the world's longest email to her ex; and Douglas inexplicably ghosting Poppy on their first date.

    Director:Erin O'Malley
    Writer:Alison Bennett

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  14. Single Parents Season 2 Episode 3 - Derek Sucks
    7.3/10(144 votes)

    #14 - Derek Sucks

    S2:E3

    Angie is sent into a tailspin when her long-absent ex-boyfriend Derek, Graham's father, suddenly appears on her doorstep. She asks Will and Miggy for help because, despite his faults, she can't resist Derek. Meanwhile, Douglas and Poppy try for a romantic second date.

    Director:Natalia Anderson
    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  15. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 12 - All Aboard the Two-Parent Struggle Bus
    7.4/10(183 votes)

    #15 - All Aboard the Two-Parent Struggle Bus

    S1:E12

    When Will's ex, Mia, shows up unexpectedly for Sophie's birthday, Will gets frustrated that she undermines his rules with Sophie. Angie tries to help Will cope by having a fun girls' night at her place and by giving some co-parenting advice, but Poppy reveals and Will quickly learns that Angie isn't the best advice giver. Meanwhile, inspired by Mia's humanitarian work, Miggy and Graham decide to give some items to charity but regret it immediately and seek out help from Douglas to get the items back.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writer:Alison Bennett

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  16. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 18 - A Radiant Cloak of Sexual Irresistibility
    7.4/10(174 votes)

    #16 - A Radiant Cloak of Sexual Irresistibility

    S1:E18

    In a magical encounter at the Bachelor mansion, Chris Harrison bestows his wisdom on a frustrated Poppy and Angie, attempting to restore their faith in love and happy endings. Meanwhile, Will saves one of the kids at school from playground injury; and Douglas insists Will capitalize on the glow from this heroic act by getting as much attention from women as possible within its 24-hour window.

    Director:Erin O'Malley
    Writer:Ali Kinney

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  17. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 22 - Lance Bass Space Cump
    7.4/10(159 votes)

    #17 - Lance Bass Space Cump

    S1:E22

    After Will realizes he forgot to send in Sophie's deposit for space camp, he must woo the owner of the company, Lance Bass, in order to get her spot at camp back. Meanwhile, the twins' grandmother shows up wanting more time with Amy and Emma during the summer, causing Douglas to spin; and Poppy deals with unwanted old feelings for her ex Ron as she helps him plan his wedding.

    Director:Erin O'Malley
    Writer:David Feeney

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  18. Single Parents Season 2 Episode 5 - Sport
    7.4/10(135 votes)

    #18 - Sport

    S2:E5

    Will is pumped to become the coach of Sophie's soccer team in order to spend more time with his daughter, especially since she has been distant recently. However, his intentions to focus on Sophie and teach the team that you don't need to win to have fun slowly shift once he realizes he has a secret weapon on his team – Rory – but allowing him on the team means Will must keep a certain secret about Rory. Meanwhile, Douglas and Angie attempt to navigate what their friendship looks like now that they are roommates for the foreseeable future.

    Director:Erin O'Malley
    Writer:Ali Kinney

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  19. Single Parents Season 2 Episode 17 - Untz, Untz, Untz
    7.4/10(132 votes)

    #19 - Untz, Untz, Untz

    S2:E17

    Angie uses Sophie as bait to get time with her crush Colin by setting up Sophie and Percy, Colin’s son, on a playdate at Angie’s house. Meanwhile, Poppy and Douglas navigate Douglas’ first night sleeping at Poppy’s house, which doesn’t go as expected; and Graham and Will go on a bro-date of their own to the pizza parlor.

    Director:Erin O'Malley
    Writer:Ali Kinney

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  20. Single Parents Season 2 Episode 19 - A Night in Camarillo
    7.4/10(112 votes)

    #20 - A Night in Camarillo

    S2:E19

    Will works through a difficult situation after he learns something about Angie’s new boyfriend, Colin, that she won’t want to hear. Meanwhile, Poppy and Douglas struggle to see eye-to-eye about their future, and the kids are home alone for the first time with Graham in charge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Single Parents Season 2 Episode 20 - Look, This Is Obviously a Sexy Situation
    7.4/10(115 votes)

    #21 - Look, This Is Obviously a Sexy Situation

    S2:E20

    Angie attempts to help Poppy through her situation with Douglas, only to be confronted by the fact that she might have feelings for Derek again. Meanwhile, Will distracts himself from thinking about Angie by smothering Douglas with a little too much love and support, causing him to look for comfort in the last place he expected to find it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alex Cuthbertson, Matt Fusfeld

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  22. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 6 - Lettuce
    7.5/10(218 votes)

    #22 - Lettuce

    S1:E6

    Will hits it off with Angie and Graham's pediatrician, Dr. Dewan, but Angie worries he'll ruin Graham's chances of getting on the Mist List for the flu vaccine. Miggy tries to help Will navigate how to handle his situation with Dr. Dewan by giving dating advice. Meanwhile, Douglas gets sick, and while delirious with a fever, he accidentally reveals to Rory that he likes Poppy.

    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:Bridger Winegar

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  23. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 8 - The Beast
    7.5/10(197 votes)

    #23 - The Beast

    S1:E8

    Will encourages Angie to rediscover her passion for heavy metal music by taking a guitar class, and in turn, Angie insists that Will get back in the field covering weather by driving both of them into a storm. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang explore their romantic passions as Douglas pursues his crush on Big Red with the help of Miggy, and Poppy feels an instant connection with a dreamy musician.

    Director:Josh Greenbaum
    Writer:Lamar Woods

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  24. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 9 - Ronald Reagan's White House Collectible Pen
    7.5/10(185 votes)

    #24 - Ronald Reagan's White House Collectible Pen

    S1:E9

    Will is thrilled to throw the first-grade parent social so that he can use this event to springboard his anti-smartphone platform to get parents to wait to buy their kids cellphones until eighth grade. He ropes his new love interest, Dr. Dewan, into helping him, but his plan doesn't work out quite like he had hoped. Douglas offers to have the social at his house so he can exact revenge on his rival dermatologist, Mark, whom Douglas is convinced stole his prized pen.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Ali Kinney

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  25. Single Parents Season 1 Episode 17 - Summer of Miggy
    7.5/10(166 votes)

    #25 - Summer of Miggy

    S1:E17

    Seeing that baby Jack is about to walk for the first time, Miggy feels old and tries to recapture his youth by throwing an epic party. When the party doesn't go as expected, he insists that Poppy and Douglas stick around to help him. Angie's boyfriend, Owen, meets Graham for the first time, which doesn't go as well as they had hoped. When Will gets an opportunity to do the weather at 10:00 p.m., Rory tags along and causes drama on the set.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Single Parents". It scored 6.7/10 based on 363 votes. Directed by Jason Winer and written by J. J. Philbin, Elizabeth Meriwether, it aired on 9/26/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Sleepover Ready".