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The Best Episodes of The McCarthys

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A multi-camera comedy about a close-knit, sports-crazed Boston family whose somewhat athletically challenged son, Ronny, is chosen by his father to be his assistant high school basketball coach, much to the surprise of his more

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    The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 14 - Family Therapy
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    S1:E14

    When the family finds out that Ronny sees a therapist, they crash his appointment and wind up in an impromptu family session where they air their grievances about one another.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 2 - Love, McCarthys Style
    7.9/10(76 votes)

    S1:E2

    Ronny encourages his family to share their feelings after meeting his boyfriend's affectionate family. Ronny decides to make a video for Arthur and Marjorie's anniversary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 9 - Sister Act
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    S1:E9

    When Marjorie's extremely competitive sister, Eileen, comes to visit, their rivalry gets the best of them.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 10 - Hall of Fame
    7.9/10(36 votes)

    S1:E10

    Marjorie tries to make Gerard think he was inducted into the high school hall of fame; Ronny and Arthur write a speech.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 12 - Gerard's Engagement Party
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    S1:E12

    Gerard misses his own engagement party when he gets on the wrong Boston Harbor cruise ship, so Marjorie is forced to bond with her soon-to-be daughter-in-law. Meanwhile, Sean hits it off with Katrina's mother and Arthur judges Jackie for how her baby was conceived.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 7 - Arthur and Marjorie's Night Apart
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    S1:E7

    When Marjorie learns she needs to spend the night in the hospital, she fixes Arthur a care package with instructions on how to perform basic life skills.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 8 - Red Sox Swap
    7.8/10(48 votes)

    S1:E8

    Marjorie invites her heartbroken upstairs tenant, Pam, to celebrate Christmas with the family--and observe their competitive gift exchange game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 11 - The Ref
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    S1:E11

    Ronny starts dating Doug -- an attractive referee who has a history of making Arthur furious; Gerard's suspicious behavior makes Katrina worry he is cheating.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 15 - End Games
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    S1:E15

    The McCarthy children are sent into a frenzy when they each try to prove they are responsible enough to be appointed executor of their parents' will.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 5 - Thanks a Lot, Ronny
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    S1:E5

    On Thanksgiving, the McCarthys work together to manipulate Gerard into parting ways with his offensive girlfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 13 - Cutting the Cord
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    S1:E13

    When the McCarthys realize they have become extremely dependent on one another, they make a family bet to see who can be independent the longest. Meanwhile, Jackie hides her pregnancy while on a date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 6 - Why Guys Shouldn't Date Their Sister's Ex
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    S1:E6

    After learning that Jackie's ex-boyfriend is gay, Marjorie tries to set him up with Ronny. Sean's gift to Gerard disappoints everyone but Marjorie.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  13. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 3 - The Good Coach
    7.4/10(46 votes)

    S1:E3

    Gerard and Sean battle it out after they both apply for coaching jobs. A jealous Marjorie believes that Ronny has a boyfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 4 - Supporting Jackie
    7.1/10(48 votes)

    S1:E4

    The family tries to support Jackie when her doctor give her a list of things she cannot do while pregnant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The McCarthys Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.8/10(91 votes)

    S1:E1

    When Ronny considers moving away from his close-knit, sports-crazed family, his father surprises everyone when he offers him a job as his assistant basketball coach.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Brian Gallivan

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Best Episodes Summary

"Family Therapy" is the best rated episode of "The McCarthys". It scored 8/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/11/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Love, McCarthys Style".