7.4/10368 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2019
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
Writer: Bill Martin, Mike Schiff
7.2/10272 votes#2 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2019
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
7.4/10242 votes#3 - Widow's Group
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2019
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
7.6/10216 votes#4 - The Unicorn and the Catfish
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2019
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
7.6/10206 votes#5 - No Small Parts
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2019
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
7.5/10198 votes#6 - Three Men Out
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2019
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
7.6/10199 votes#7 - Wade Delayed
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2019
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
7.8/10200 votes#8 - Turkeys and Traditions
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2019
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
Writer: Skander Halim, Gina Ippolito
7.7/10191 votes#9 - No Pressure
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2019
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
7.7/10185 votes#10 - Anna and the Unicorn
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2019
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: Jaime Eliezer Karas
Writer: Howard Jordan Jr.
7.6/10164 votes#11 - If It Doesn't Spark Joy
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/2020
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
7.5/10160 votes#12 - It Isn't Romantic
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/2020
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.
Director: Betsy Thomas, Alex Reid
Writer: Bill Martin
7.4/10156 votes#13 - Worst Case Scenario
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2020
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
7.3/10152 votes#14 - The Wade Beneath My Wings
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/6/2020
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
7.2/10162 votes#15 - Everyone's a Winner
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/13/2020
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
7.3/10148 votes#16 - The Client
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/2020
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10145 votes#17 - Caroline, No
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/5/2020
Wade analyzes his feelings about his casual relationship with Caroline. Also, Delia and Michelle help Grace work through an awkward middle-school phase.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jake Lasker
7.9/10167 votes#18 - No Matter What the Future Brings
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/12/2020
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Unicorn Season 1
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Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Unicorn" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 368 votes. Directed by John Hamburg and written by Bill Martin, Mike Schiff, it aired on 9/16/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do".