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The Best Episodes of United States of Tara

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Tara's multiple personalities include "T" the wild-child teenager, "Buck" the rough and tumble biker dude, and "Alice" the type-A homemaker. But with a family that loves her just the way she is, Tara never gives

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    United States of Tara Season 2 Episode 12 - From This Day Forward
    8.5/10(220 votes)

    #1 - From This Day Forward

    S2:E12

    On the day of Charmaine and Nick's wedding, long-held secrets come to light, while Kate and Marshall accidentally make a discovery of consequence.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writers:Diablo Cody, Joey Soloway

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  2. United States of Tara Season 1 Episode 12 - Miracle
    8.2/10(272 votes)

    #2 - Miracle

    S1:E12

    With Max and Dr. Holden’s help, Tara meets face-to-face with an important person from her past. This meeting, while difficult, leaves Tara feeling conciliatory and expansive. Marshall finally reconciles with Tara and gives her his full support. The family, now reunited for the first time since Tara checked into the hospital, decides to partake in a family tradition – bowling but as Tara looks around at her family, she realizes she’s not who she is in spite of her alters, but BECAUSE of them.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writers:Brett Baer, Dave Finkel, Diablo Cody

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  3. United States of Tara Season 2 Episode 7 - Dept. of Fucked Up Family Services
    8.2/10(229 votes)

    #3 - Dept. of Fucked Up Family Services

    S2:E7

    An upcoming visit from a social worker has its effect on Max. Disapproving Kate's friendship with Lynda, Tara interferes while Neil learns that Charmaine is pregnant.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writers:Brett Baer, Dave Finkel

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  4. United States of Tara Season 2 Episode 11 - To Have and To Hold
    8.2/10(200 votes)

    #4 - To Have and To Hold

    S2:E11

    Tara and Charmaine pay a woman who appeared in Tara's memories a visit, while Kate tries to change herself for her new and much older boyfriend.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writers:Sheila Callaghan, Tracy McMillan

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  5. United States of Tara Season 3 Episode 9 - Bryce Will Play
    8.2/10(200 votes)

    #5 - Bryce Will Play

    S3:E9

    The discovery of Tara's new dangerous alter makes Dr. Hattaras and Tara consult another professional. Marshall finds out that his short film hurt his father's feelings and Charmaine connects with "chic moms," while Kate tries to make her relationship with Evan work.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Rolin Jones

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  6. United States of Tara Season 1 Episode 10 - Betrayal
    8.1/10(285 votes)

    #6 - Betrayal

    S1:E10

    When Dr. Ocean unexpectedly terminates her treatment of Tara, it throws Tara into a total meltdown at the spa with Charmaine. Upon coming home, things begin to unravel and one of Tara’s alters betrays Marshall in a way that could destroy the family forever.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writers:Dave Finkel, Alexa Junge

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  7. United States of Tara Season 2 Episode 6 - Torando!
    8.1/10(223 votes)

    #7 - Torando!

    S2:E6

    A tornado brings some long-covered secrets to light when Tara's alter Shoshana takes over.

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writer:Craig Wright

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  8. United States of Tara Season 2 Episode 10 - Open House
    8.1/10(200 votes)

    #8 - Open House

    S2:E10

    Tara and Charmaine discuss Tara's childhood memories with their mother and Max holds an open house after re-modeling their neighbor's house.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:David Iserson

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  9. United States of Tara Season 3 Episode 11 - Crunchy Ice
    8.1/10(201 votes)

    #9 - Crunchy Ice

    S3:E11

    When Bryce takes over, Tara's new alter threatens to destroy the whole family. When Tara's other alters disappear one by one, Max decides to fight off Bryce before it's too late for Tara.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Ron Fitzgerald

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  10. United States of Tara Season 1 Episode 6 - Transition
    8.0/10(310 votes)

    #10 - Transition

    S1:E6

    The family is under the impression that Tara’s parents, Bev and Frank, are visiting to celebrate Charmaine’s birthday but when Frank approaches Max about taking the kids to live with them, Max does everything he can to prevent Tara from switching. At the party that night, Tara learns of her parents’ plan and is hurt that they think she is an unfit parent. Sweeping her feelings under the rug, she remains calm however, later that evening, Max wakes to find something that changes everything.

    Director:Brian Dannelly
    Writers:Brett Baer, Dave Finkel

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  11. United States of Tara Season 1 Episode 9 - Possibility
    8.0/10(288 votes)

    #11 - Possibility

    S1:E9

    Needing a break from real life, Kate and Tara head out on an impromptu road trip. Max uses this time away from Tara to search for answers about her past. That night, Tara and Kate get into an argument causing Tara to transition into “T.” “T” heads to the nearest tattoo parlor and Kate tries to stop her before she makes a permanent mistake.

    Director:Tommy O'Haver
    Writers:Dave Finkel, Alexa Junge

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  12. United States of Tara Season 1 Episode 11 - Snow
    8.0/10(269 votes)

    #12 - Snow

    S1:E11

    Tara decides to check into an in-patient facility that specializes in dissociation. There, Tara meets a new doctor, Dr. Holden, a charismatic expert, who pushes her to recover lost memories. The facility has support groups for significant others too, but Max is wary. As Tara tries hard to delve into her past, her alters are resistant to allowing the truth to surface, and Max learns he’ll have to be stronger than ever to help Tara take the next step in her recovery.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writers:Brett Baer, Dave Finkel, Alexa Junge

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  13. United States of Tara Season 3 Episode 12 - The Good Parts
    8.0/10(245 votes)

    #13 - The Good Parts

    S3:E12

    Tara re-emerges but the task now is to repair broken family relationships, particularly with Marshall who is fed up with it all. Rather than go into a local mental health facility, she decides to follow Dr. Hatteras' advice and see a specialist in Boston. Neil and Charmaine are moving to Houston and offer to take Marshall with them. Kate receives an offer to move to St. Louis. As a new family dynamic emerges, everyone contemplates and wonders what the future may hold.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writers:Brett Baer, Dave Finkel

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  14. United States of Tara Season 1 Episode 8 - Abundance
    7.9/10(279 votes)

    #14 - Abundance

    S1:E8

    Max has his hands full while “Alice” is out again. Marshall fears Jason’s father knows about his crush on Jason. The boys grow closer, albeit platonically. Max decides to embrace his time with “Alice,” even though he misses his wife.

    Director:Brian Dannelly
    Writers:Alexa Junge, Joey Soloway

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  15. United States of Tara Season 3 Episode 3 - The Full Fuck You Finger
    7.9/10(202 votes)

    #15 - The Full Fuck You Finger

    S3:E3

    The stress of juggling school and Charmaine's baby shower causes Tara to transition, with negative consequences for Charmaine. To sell the family business, Max must get the approval of his eccentric mother. Kate meets a flight attendant who inspires a new idea about her future.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Rolin Jones

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  16. United States of Tara Season 3 Episode 4 - Wheels
    7.9/10(204 votes)

    #16 - Wheels

    S3:E4

    Tara and Charmaine are rushed to the hospital in the same ambulance, where Charmaine declares her baby off limits to her crazy sister; Tara attempts to make a deal with her alters, which intrigues her Abnormal Psychology professor; Marshall, Lionel and Noah put Charmaine's empty house to some creative uses; Kate is embarrassed to confess that she backed out of going to Japan.

    Director:Penny Marshall
    Writer:Ron Fitzgerald

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  17. United States of Tara Season 3 Episode 8 - Chicken 'n' Corn
    7.9/10(198 votes)

    #17 - Chicken 'n' Corn

    S3:E8

    A new alter comes to light that put Charmaine's new baby at risk. Soon later, Alice visits Dr. Hattaras and intrigues him in Tara's case again. Kate, Max and Marshall fly to New York where they get to meet Kate's new friend Evan and his son.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writers:Brett Baer, Dave Finkel

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  18. United States of Tara Season 3 Episode 10 - Train Wreck
    7.9/10(191 votes)

    #18 - Train Wreck

    S3:E10

    Max and Marshall return home from New York to bad news on all sides. Max learns of the new alter, Bryce, but a highly medicated Tara assures him all in under control. Marshall learns that a close friend has been killed in an accident. Tara offers support, which he gladly accepts, but on the day of the funeral Bryce emerges and apparently will not go away. It's all too much for Kate and Marshall who look to strike out on their own.

    Director:Bille Eltringham
    Writers:Sheila Callaghan, David Iserson

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  19. United States of Tara Season 1 Episode 7 - Alterations
    7.8/10(286 votes)

    #19 - Alterations

    S1:E7

    Charmaine has decided to get her breasts re-done and has asked Tara to be her caretaker while she recovers. Kate gives Marshall Love advice, telling him to play hard to get with Jason. When Charmaine wakes after her surgery, she is surprised to see “Buck” at her bedside, not Tara. While “Buck” takes care of Charmaine, she comes to appreciate him in a way she never has before.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Diablo Cody

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  20. United States of Tara Season 2 Episode 1 - Yes
    7.8/10(243 votes)

    #20 - Yes

    S2:E1

    Season two opens with a bang as the Gregsons' neighbor commits suicide and the family unexpectedly is given responsibility of the house. Now well and dissociation-free for several months, Tara sets out to make new friends with Max's help. Marshall struggles to fit in at school while Kate lands a new job. Nick pops the question to Charmaine

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Diablo Cody

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  21. United States of Tara Season 2 Episode 2 - Trouble Junction
    7.8/10(232 votes)

    #21 - Trouble Junction

    S2:E2

    Tara realizes her alternate personalities are emerging again, but keeps it a secret. Newly engaged Charmaine asks to move in with Tara and her family. Max decides to take on a new project by buying the neighbor’s house to flip it. Kate meets a mysterious older woman, Lynda (Viola Davis), while Marshall begins a new relationship… with a girl

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  22. United States of Tara Season 2 Episode 4 - You Becoming You
    7.8/10(220 votes)

    #22 - You Becoming You

    S2:E4

    Tara sets out to find a new therapist as Max struggles to come to terms with Buck’s affair. Marshall and Courtney take their relationship to the next level. Tara and Max disapprove of Kate’s friendship with Lynda. Charmaine tells the family some big news. A new alternate personality is born.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writers:Brett Baer, Dave Finkel

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  23. United States of Tara Season 3 Episode 1 - ...youwillnotwin...
    7.8/10(217 votes)

    #23 - ...youwillnotwin...

    S3:E1

    Max is worried when Tara returns to college to finish her college degree. Meanwhile, Charmaine with a baby on the way is avoiding a commitment to Neil, Kate tries to figure out a plan for her future and Marshall and Lionel sign up for a filmmaking class.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Diablo Cody

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  24. United States of Tara Season 3 Episode 2 - Crackerjack
    7.8/10(203 votes)

    #24 - Crackerjack

    S3:E2

    Her psychology professor humiliates Tara when she transitions in his class. Meanwhile, Kate considers giving English lessons in Japan and Max gets a business offer.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writers:Brett Baer, Dave Finkel

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  25. United States of Tara Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.7/10(537 votes)

    #25 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Suburban mother and wife Tara Gregson does her best to lead a normal life while dealing with multiple personalities that include a spirited teenager called "T," a Vietnam vet named "Buck," and the perennial 1950's-style housewife, "Alice."

    Director:Craig Gillespie
    Writers:Diablo Cody, Steven Spielberg

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Best Episodes Summary

"From This Day Forward" is the best rated episode of "United States of Tara". It scored 8.5/10 based on 220 votes. Directed by Craig Zisk and written by Diablo Cody, Joey Soloway, it aired on 6/7/2010. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Miracle".