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The Best Episodes of The Unicorn

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A tight-knit group of best friends and family helps Wade embrace his “new normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 18 - No Matter What the Future Brings
    7.9/10(166 votes)

    #1 - No Matter What the Future Brings

    S1:E18

    As Grace prepares to attend her first dance, Wade strongly feels Jill's absence and leans on his friends to get through it. Also, Wade, Forrest, Delia, Ben and Michelle reflect on growing older and the changes their lives have undergone in the past year.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 8 - Turkeys and Traditions
    7.8/10(199 votes)

    #2 - Turkeys and Traditions

    S1:E8

    Wade and the girls tackle hosting Thanksgiving dinner for friends and extended family. Also, Ben attempts to make a fried turkey for the very first time.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Skander Halim, Gina Ippolito

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  3. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 10 - Anna and the Unicorn
    7.8/10(184 votes)

    #3 - Anna and the Unicorn

    S1:E10

    Wade is giddy, his daughters are amused and his friends are excited when he has his first crush since becoming single again. Also, Grace and Natalie take advantage of their dad going on dates by having friends over and it starts to get out of hand.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Howard Jordan Jr.

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  4. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 9 - No Pressure
    7.7/10(190 votes)

    #4 - No Pressure

    S1:E9

    Wade pretends to be dating Caroline to avoid being set up on blind dates by Delia. Also, Ben and Michelle throw an anniversary party for themselves, but have issues with the catering.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Sophia Lear

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  5. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 4 - The Unicorn and the Catfish
    7.6/10(215 votes)

    #5 - The Unicorn and the Catfish

    S1:E4

    When Wade changes the password to his online dating profile because his friends become too involved, Forrest goes to great lengths to keep tabs on him. Also, Grace and Natalie are torn when their favorite romance-themed reality show they watched with their mom returns for a new season.

    Director:Matt Sohn
    Writer:Christine Zander

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  6. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 5 - No Small Parts
    7.6/10(205 votes)

    #6 - No Small Parts

    S1:E5

    When Grace gets the lead in the school musical, Wade realizes that the teachers are giving her special treatment after he hears her sing. Also, Michelle and Ben persuade Delia and Forrest to volunteer for the chaotic snack bar duty at a school function.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Jason Belleville

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  7. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 7 - Wade Delayed
    7.6/10(198 votes)

    #7 - Wade Delayed

    S1:E7

    When Wade goes out of town for the day, he panics at the realization that he is the sole caretaker of his children. Also, Delia picks up the girls from school for Wade but is thrown for a loop when Grace tells a clever lie to hang out with her friends.

    Director:Kabir Akhtar
    Writer:Jacque Edmonds Cofer

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  8. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 11 - If It Doesn't Spark Joy
    7.6/10(163 votes)

    #8 - If It Doesn't Spark Joy

    S1:E11

    Wade considers moving his relationship forward with Anna if his daughters approve of her after they all meet. Also, Delia, Grace and Natalie realize how priceless their memories are of Jill are as they prepare to sell some of her belongings at a garage sale.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Eden Dranger

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  9. The Unicorn Season 2 Episode 1 - There's Something About Whoever-She-Was
    7.6/10(168 votes)

    #9 - There's Something About Whoever-She-Was

    S2:E1

    After Wade has an instant connection with a woman he met briefly in a parking lot, he’s determined to find her again. Also, Michelle waits to hear from the colleges she applied to for her business degree, and Natalie tries to convince Wade she’s old enough to get her ears pierced.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Unicorn Season 2 Episode 13 - Put Your Mask on First
    7.6/10(115 votes)

    #10 - Put Your Mask on First

    S2:E13

    Wade comes to terms with putting his relationship with Shannon in the past and starts dating again. Also, Delia realizes why she has been so controlling her whole life, and Michelle takes on the role of managing Ben's business finances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 6 - Three Men Out
    7.5/10(197 votes)

    #11 - Three Men Out

    S1:E6

    When Wade visits a local hot spot to meet people instead of using his dating app, Forrest and Ben decide to be his “wing men.”

    Director:Matthew A. Cherry
    Writer:Chris Kelly

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  12. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 12 - It Isn't Romantic
    7.5/10(159 votes)

    #12 - It Isn't Romantic

    S1:E12

    The women from the Widow’s Support Group offer Wade unexpected advice for getting out of his dating rut. Also, while Michelle is recovering from gallbladder surgery, Delia relentlessly pushes her to follow strict medical advice.

    Directors:Betsy Thomas, Alex Reid
    Writer:Bill Martin

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  13. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 17 - Caroline, No
    7.5/10(144 votes)

    #13 - Caroline, No

    S1:E17

    Wade analyzes his feelings about his casual relationship with Caroline. Also, Delia and Michelle help Grace work through an awkward middle-school phase.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jake Lasker

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  14. The Unicorn Season 2 Episode 2 - It's Complicated
    7.5/10(152 votes)

    #14 - It's Complicated

    S2:E2

    He learns quickly that he has to come to terms with her unusual living arrangements if he wants to keep seeing her. Also, Grace is struggling with fitting in at her new high school, Michelle grapples with her algebra college course and Delia tries to help Forrest fit in with his much younger colleagues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(370 votes)

    #15 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, Grace and Natalie, Wade is taking the major step of dating again. His supportive and compassionate best friends, Forrest and his wife, Delia, and Ben and his wife, Michelle, are thrilled he’s resurfaced and enthusiastically offer to help set up his online profile.

    Director:John Hamburg
    Writers:Bill Martin, Mike Schiff

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  16. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 3 - Widow's Group
    7.4/10(242 votes)

    #16 - Widow's Group

    S1:E3

    When Wade’s friends encourage him to join a support group for partners who have lost a spouse to help him deal with his anger, Wade’s shocked by the advice he’s given by the host of the support group, Caroline.

    Director:John Hamburg
    Writer:Mike Schiff

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  17. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 13 - Worst Case Scenario
    7.4/10(155 votes)

    #17 - Worst Case Scenario

    S1:E13

    When Wade decides to redo his will, he is conflicted about who should get custody of his children. Also, Michelle tries to convince Ben to get a vasectomy after they have a pregnancy scare.

    Director:John Hamburg
    Writer:Jacque Edmonds Cofer

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  18. The Unicorn Season 2 Episode 6 - Overnight Sensation
    7.4/10(122 votes)

    #18 - Overnight Sensation

    S2:E6

    Wade wants to invite Shannon to spend the night, but first he needs to figure out how to discuss it with Natalie and Grace. Also, Ben becomes jealous of all the attention Michelle is giving to her school work and study group.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 2 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
    7.3/10(273 votes)

    #19 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

    S1:E2

    Wade suddenly finds himself in a "relationship" he has no interest in when he has trouble turning down a second date. Also, Wade tries to understand when Grace struggles with her social media posts.

    Director:John Hamburg
    Writer:Bill Martin

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  20. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 14 - The Wade Beneath My Wings
    7.3/10(151 votes)

    #20 - The Wade Beneath My Wings

    S1:E14

    Wade convinces Forrest to take his career advice, and the results are disastrous. Also, Ben lands a lucrative opportunity for his company, but Michelle is uncomfortable embracing their success.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Jason Belleville

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  21. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 15 - Everyone's a Winner
    7.3/10(161 votes)

    #21 - Everyone's a Winner

    S1:E15

    When Wade has a bad date with Natalie’s friend’s mother, Natalie ends up paying the price. Also, Forrest finds unusual ways to fill his time during his unemployment, and Ben has a conflict with his daughter Sahai’s basketball coach.

    Director:Matt Sohn
    Writer:Chris Kelly

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  22. The Unicorn Season 1 Episode 16 - The Client
    7.3/10(147 votes)

    #22 - The Client

    S1:E16

    When Wade lands a job for Denny, a newly divorced, wealthy client, he realizes Denny is only interested in using Wade to meet women. Also, Meg applies her expertise as an accountant to get Wade's finances on track, and Forrest and Delia attempt to clear the tension between them by having an argument.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Unicorn Season 2 Episode 10 - In Memory Of...
    7.3/10(120 votes)

    #23 - In Memory Of...

    S2:E10

    Natalie realizes that her memories of her mom are starting to fade when Michelle and Delia have a memorial to honor Wade’s wife. Also, Forrest and Ben get competitive when their kids enter a fundraising contest at school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Unicorn Season 2 Episode 5 - The First Supper
    7.2/10(129 votes)

    #24 - The First Supper

    S2:E5

    When Wade decides to introduce Shannon to his friends, the get together quickly takes an awkward turn. Also, Noah tries to fit in with the older kids since he’s tired of being one of the babies, and Forrest overindulges in edibles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Unicorn Season 2 Episode 12 - Out with the Old
    7.2/10(105 votes)

    #25 - Out with the Old

    S2:E12

    Wade, Forrest and Ben decide to schedule colonoscopy appointments at the same time after they learn that Ben is scared to go. Also, Michelle tries to avoid her sister Meg's boyfriend drama, but Delia winds up getting over-involved in Meg's issues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"No Matter What the Future Brings" is the best rated episode of "The Unicorn". It scored 7.9/10 based on 166 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/12/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Turkeys and Traditions".