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The Worst Episodes of The Unicorn

Every episode of The Unicorn ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Unicorn!

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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS

Worst Episodes Summary

"It's the Thought That Counts" is the worst rated episode of "The Unicorn". It scored 6/10 based on 237 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/3/2020. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Swerve and Volley".

  • It's the Thought That Counts
    6.0/10237 votes
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    #1 - It's the Thought That Counts

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/3/2020

    After Forrest gifts a water gun to Noah, Ben and Michele quickly take it away, and the group has a frank discussion about racial injustice. Also, Wade is trying to figure out how to celebrate Shannon's birthday since their relationship is so new.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Swerve and Volley
    6.8/10124 votes
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    #2 - Swerve and Volley

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/4/2021

    Delia and Forrest decide to play tennis to add some camaraderie to their relationship, but instead get wildly competitive. Also, when Wade tries to teach Grace to drive, she’s reluctant to learn and confesses the surprising reason why to Michelle.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Work It
    7.0/10134 votes
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    #3 - Work It

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/17/2020

    After Ben recommends Wade for a job on the same work site he's on, they are surprised by their wildly different professional styles. Also, Delia is struggling to not be so judgmental about how Michelle is raising her kids.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Exit
    7.0/10132 votes
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    #4 - No Exit

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/11/2021

    While the friends are at an escape room for a fun evening, Wade has an embarrassing slip of the tongue that creates an uncomfortable situation for Shannon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Big Move
    7.0/10120 votes
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    #5 - A Big Move

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2/18/2021

    After Wade helps Shannon’s ex-husband find a job, his assistance has unintended consequences for their relationship.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • So Far Away
    7.0/10122 votes
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    #6 - So Far Away

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/4/2021

    When Wade and Shannon have trouble connecting while they are living far apart, he is forced to consider the realistic future of their relationship. Also, Forrest starts suffering from insomnia and doesn't know how to tell Delia that she is the reason.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The First Supper
    7.1/10129 votes
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    #7 - The First Supper

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 1/21/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Out with the Old
    7.1/10105 votes
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    #8 - Out with the Old

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/18/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
    7.2/10272 votes
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    #9 - 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

  • Everyone's a Winner
    7.2/10162 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • In Memory Of...
    7.2/10119 votes
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    #11 - In Memory Of...

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2/25/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Wade Beneath My Wings
    7.3/10152 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • The Client
    7.3/10148 votes
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    #13 - 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

  • Overnight Sensation
    7.3/10122 votes
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    #14 - Overnight Sensation

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/28/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pilot
    7.4/10368 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • Widow's Group
    7.4/10242 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • Worst Case Scenario
    7.4/10156 votes
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    #17 - 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

  • Put Your Mask on First
    7.4/10114 votes
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    #18 - Put Your Mask on First

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 3/18/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Three Men Out
    7.5/10198 votes
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    #19 - 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

  • It Isn't Romantic
    7.5/10160 votes
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    #20 - 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

  • Caroline, No
    7.5/10145 votes
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    #21 - 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

  • It's Complicated
    7.5/10152 votes
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    #22 - It's Complicated

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/19/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Unicorn and the Catfish
    7.6/10216 votes
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    #23 - 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

  • No Small Parts
    7.6/10206 votes
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    #24 - 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

  • Wade Delayed
    7.6/10199 votes
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    #25 - 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