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 sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Unicorn" is "It's the Thought That Counts", rated 6.1/10 from 234 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "It's the Thought That Counts" aired on 12/3/2020 and is rated 0.8 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Swerve and Volley".
6.1/10 234 votes#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
6.9/10 121 votes#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
7.0/10 132 votes#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
7.0/10 130 votes#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
7.0/10 118 votes#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
7.0/10 120 votes#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
7.1/10 127 votes#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
7.1/10 104 votes#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
7.2/10 270 votes#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
7.2/10 160 votes#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
7.2/10 117 votes#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
7.3/10 150 votes#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
7.3/10 146 votes#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
7.3/10 120 votes#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
7.4/10 365 votes#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
7.4/10 240 votes#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
7.4/10 154 votes#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
7.5/10 204 votes#18 - 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
7.5/10 196 votes#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
7.5/10 158 votes#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
7.5/10 143 votes#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
7.5/10 149 votes#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
7.6/10 214 votes#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
7.6/10 197 votes#24 - 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
7.6/10 162 votes#25 - 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