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The Best Episodes of The Cool Kids

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The Best Episodes of The Cool Kids

Three guy friends in a retirement community are the top dogs until they’re blown out of the water by the newest member of the community,...

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  1. 7.7/10(189 votes)

    #1 - Sid Comes Out

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    S1:E4

    Margaret tries to convince Sid to come out to his visiting son; Hank stubbornly refuses to admit he needs glasses; Charlie tries to help him cheat on an eye test.

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    Writer:N/A
  2. 7.7/10(152 votes)

    #2 - Margaret Dates the Zodiac Killer

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    S1:E9

    Margaret begins dating Karl, a fellow Shady Meadows resident who may or may not be the Zodiac Killer. Meanwhile, the guys are hunting for a different kind of criminal: a serial non-flusher.

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  3. 7.6/10(167 votes)

    #3 - Thanksgiving at Murray’s

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    S1:E7

    Margaret scores an invite to an exclusive foodie potluck for Thanksgiving and takes Sid as her plus one, leaving Hank and Charlie to find a backup plan.

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    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.4/10(203 votes)

    #4 - Margaret Turns 65

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    S1:E2

    On her 65th birthday, Margaret doesn't feel like celebrating. However, Hank, Sid and Charlie insist on taking her out for a "good old-fashioned young person's night" at the local club, which leaves them all feeling older - and more hungover - than ever.

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    Director:N/A
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  5. 7.4/10(179 votes)

    #5 - A Date with Destiny

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    S1:E3

    Charlie and Hank create online dating profiles, and to boost their egos, Sid pretends to be an interested woman. Of course, the plan goes awry.

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    Director:N/A
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  6. 7.4/10(90 votes)

    #6 - The Friend-aversary

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    S1:E22

    Hank, Charlie and Sid prepare their Friend-iversary party, and don't include Margaret. Noticing the tension between Hank and Sid, Margaret encourages Sid to speak up for himself. Meanwhile, Sid has his sights set on the patio for their party and attempts to convince the cat ladies to release it to them.

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  8. 7.3/10(128 votes)

    #7 - Hank the Cradle Robber

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    S1:E8

    When Hank starts dating a much younger woman, the gang suspects she may be a gold-digger taking advantage of him because of his age. But after rifling through her things, they fear this relationship could be something much worse - a pregnancy trap

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:N/A
  9. 7.3/10(136 votes)

    #8 - Charlie's Angel

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    S1:E11

    Hank signs up to host a Shady Meadows closed-circuit TV show but is quickly replaced by Sid, who dishes out hot retirement home gossip on-air; Margaret helps Charlie woo a widow at her bereavement support group.

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  10. 7.3/10(115 votes)

    #9 - The Cool Kids Plus One

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    S1:E14

    Margaret neglects the guys when her best friend, Joanie, comes to visit. When Joanie decides to move in to Shady Meadows, the guys devise a plan to convince her not to, but Hank gets distracted.

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  11. 7.3/10(121 votes)

    #10 - Margaret Ups Her Game

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    S1:E17

    Margaret attempts to date the hottest guy in Shady Meadows, but can't seem to rid herself of clingy Leonard. Meanwhile, Hank tries to sell his erotic vampire novel, with the help of Sid's cousin.

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  12. 7.3/10(97 votes)

    #11 - Indecent Proposal

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    S1:E20

    In an attempt to date a guy way out of her league, Margaret pretends to be someone she's not. When Hank doesn't hear back from his doctor about a questionable mole, he's convinced his days are numbered, so Charlie helps him get his test results. Meanwhile, Sid avoids John, who has a very important question to ask him.

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  13. 7.2/10(128 votes)

    #12 - Funeral Crashers

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    S1:E10

    When Hank finds out his ex-wife will be at a mutual friend's funeral, Margaret volunteers to lie about his success to impress her; Charlie and Sid crash the funeral against Hank's orders.

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  14. 7.2/10(125 votes)

    #13 - Margaret Jr.

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    S1:E12

    Margaret's daughter, MJ, turns up at Shady Meadows jobless, homeless and looking to be rescued. Meanwhile, Sid attempts to find his wok in Charlie's "hoarder paradise" of an apartment.

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    Director:Fred Savage
  15. 7.1/10(141 votes)

    #14 - The Cool Kids Rig an Election

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    S1:E5

    Tired of "Gorgeous George" and his reign as activities coordinator, Hank backs Charlie and Margaret backs Sid for the position in the upcoming election, and it instantly turns dirty.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:N/A
  16. 7.1/10(137 votes)

    #15 - TV Heist

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    S1:E6

    Hank and Margaret lose a cornhole competition to some resident cheaters and, as a result, miss out on the coveted prize—a new 65″ flat-screen TV. So, the gang attempts to steal the TV, which means breaking in to Allison’s office after locking her and Sid in the sauna.

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  17. 7.1/10(99 votes)

    #16 - Mentors

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    S1:E15

    As Hank and Margaret mentor an awkward high school student and help him decide on whether or not to go to the prom, Hank is forced to face a traumatic event that happened to him in high school. Meanwhile, Sid's boyfriend invites him to tour the wine country on bicycles, but Sid is mortified because he doesn't know how to ride a bike.

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  18. 7.0/10(255 votes)

    #17 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    A group of three retirement home friends are determined to prove that there is still much for them to accomplish in life despite their age.

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  19. 7.0/10(84 votes)

    #18 - Vegas, Baby!

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    S1:E21

    Hank is excited to give his son the perfect wedding gift in Las Vegas, until he finds out Lorraine's boyfriend, Reggie, is paying for everything. Meanwhile, Margaret and Sid's luck at the blackjack table quickly takes a turn, and Charlie hopes his old Vegas connections will come through for him.

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  20. 6.9/10(115 votes)

    #19 - Sid's First Relationship

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    S1:E13

    The gang rallies around Sid to help him through his commitment issues to new beau John. Meanwhile, Margaret attempts to conquer her fear of flying by volunteering at the airport.

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    Writer:Luvh Rakhe
  21. 6.9/10(92 votes)

    #20 - Sid's Ex-Wife

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    S1:E18

    Sid's new boyfriend feels uncomfortable with Sid's close relationship with his ex-wife when she comes down to visit Shady Meadows; Margaret, Charlie and Hank get ready to have a celebration to behold at an upcoming concert.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:N/A
  22. 6.8/10(92 votes)

    #21 - Kip Samgood's Biggest Fan

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    S1:E19

    Margaret helps Sid finally meet his teen idol, Kip Samgood. Meanwhile, Charlie ditches Hank to hang out with his girlfriend, Kathleen, so Hank goes to great lengths to get Charlie's attention.

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  23. 6.6/10(104 votes)

    #22 - The Cool Kids Un-Retire

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    S1:E16

    While Sid is housesitting a fellow resident's gorgeous high-rise apartment, the Cool Kids get a taste of the good life - and a taste of Charlie's incredible cookies. But when Margaret decides to turn Charlie's creative cookie-making into a new business venture, everyone gets a bit carried away.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sid Comes Out" is the best rated episode of "The Cool Kids". It scored 7.7/10 based on 189 votes. Directed by Eric Dean Seaton and written by N/A, it aired on 10/19/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Margaret Dates the Zodiac Killer".