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The Best Episodes of You're the Worst

Every episode of You're the Worst ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of You're the Worst!

Narcissistic, brash, and self-destructive Jimmy Shive-Overly thinks all relationships are doomed. Cynical, people-pleasing, and stubborn Gretchen Cutler knows that relationships aren't for her. So when...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Networks:FXFXX

Best Episodes Summary

"Pancakes" is the best rated episode of "You're the Worst". It scored 9.5/10 based on 574 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/3/2019. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Twenty-Two".

  • Pancakes
    9.5/10574 votes
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    #1 - Pancakes

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 4/3/2019

    On the day of their wedding, Jimmy and Gretchen grapple with the meaning of marriage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Twenty-Two
    9.1/10713 votes
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    #2 - Twenty-Two

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 9/28/2016

    Edgar spends the day trying to find some relief for his PTSD.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Other Things You Could Be Doing
    9.0/10583 votes
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    #3 - Other Things You Could Be Doing

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/2/2015

    Gretchen’s depression comes to a head, forcing Jimmy to make a tough choice. Lindsay finally lets Paul go. Edgar has his improv graduation show.

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: Stephen Falk

  • The Heart Is a Dumb Dumb
    8.9/10512 votes
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    #4 - The Heart Is a Dumb Dumb

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/9/2015

    Jimmy attends Becca and Vernon’s baby gender reveal party. Gretchen takes care of some unfinished business. Edgar and Dorothy’s relationship reaches a turning point. Lindsay confronts Paul.

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: Stephen Falk

  • Fists and Feet and Stuff
    8.8/10594 votes
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    #5 - Fists and Feet and Stuff

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/2014

    Jimmy and Gretchen take their relationship to the next level.

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: Stephen Falk

  • There Is Not Currently a Problem
    8.8/10534 votes
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    #6 - There Is Not Currently a Problem

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/21/2015

    The group tries to get rid of a mouse in Jimmy's house; Gretchen finally opens up to Jimmy.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: N/A

  • You Knew It Was a Snake
    8.8/10360 votes
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    #7 - You Knew It Was a Snake

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 11/16/2016

    The three couples engage in day-long fights.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: N/A

  • It's Always Been This Way
    8.7/10258 votes
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    #8 - It's Always Been This Way

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 11/15/2017

    Jimmy and Gretchen go for a long drive to force a conclusion on the confusing state of their relationship. Edgar finds closure with Max while Lindsay figures out a way to solve Becca, Vernon, and Paul’s problems all at once.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • We Were Having Such a Nice Day
    8.7/10252 votes
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    #9 - We Were Having Such a Nice Day

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/27/2019

    The day before the wedding, Gretchen’s mom comes to town and Edgar takes Jimmy on an epic best-man date.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • LCD Soundsystem
    8.6/10582 votes
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    #10 - LCD Soundsystem

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/4/2015

    Gretchen becomes fascinated by a slightly older, cool couple that appears to have it all. Jimmy employs a punishment-based system to ensure he meets his writing deadline.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Inherent, Unsullied Qualitative Value of Anything
    8.6/10370 votes
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    #11 - The Inherent, Unsullied Qualitative Value of Anything

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 11/9/2016

    At a wedding together for the first time since the day they met, Jimmy and Gretchen's tensions come to a head. Edgar's relationship is jeopardized by his newfound success. Lindsay is forced to come clean to Paul.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: N/A

  • No Longer Just Us
    8.6/10359 votes
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    #12 - No Longer Just Us

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 11/16/2016

    Jimmy and Gretchen investigate a murder site. Lindsay sees a new side of Paul. Edgar makes a sacrifice with unforeseen consequences.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: N/A

  • Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Sunday Funday
    8.6/10263 votes
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    #13 - Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Sunday Funday

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 3/6/2019

    Edgar and Lindsay plan the most epic Sunday Funday yet.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Finish Your Milk
    8.5/10552 votes
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    #14 - Finish Your Milk

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/2014

    Jimmy meets Gretchen's parents.

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: Eva Anderson

  • Spooky Sunday Funday
    8.5/10487 votes
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    #15 - Spooky Sunday Funday

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/28/2015

    Jimmy tries to stealthily help Gretchen with her depression by planning a Halloween-themed Sunday Funday.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: N/A

  • The Last Sunday Funday
    8.5/10389 votes
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    #16 - The Last Sunday Funday

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/2016

    The gang embark on a very special Sunday Funday.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: N/A

  • What Money?
    8.5/10234 votes
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    #17 - What Money?

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2019

    Jimmy unexpectedly receives a large advance and must fend off all his “friends” who just want a piece of the pie.

    Director: Ryan Case

    Writer: Evan Mann, Gareth Reynolds

  • Odysseus
    8.4/10312 votes
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    #18 - Odysseus

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 9/13/2017

    After Jimmy returns to Los Angeles, he attempts to make amends with Gretchen, leading to their first confrontation. Lindsay and Edgar enjoy their new friends‐with‐benefits arrangement while Edgar tries to show Jimmy that Gretchen wasn’t the only person he abandoned.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Zero Eggplants
    8.4/10236 votes
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    #19 - Zero Eggplants

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2019

    Gretchen and Jimmy make “couple friends.”

    Director: Alex Hardcastle

    Writer: Stephen Falk

  • Constant Horror and Bone-Deep Dissatisfaction
    8.3/10503 votes
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    #20 - Constant Horror and Bone-Deep Dissatisfaction

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/2014

    An episode spanning the course of nearly three years, we see the events that lead up to Gretchen and Jimmy meeting.

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: Stephen Falk

  • It's Been (2)
    8.3/10318 votes
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    #21 - It's Been (2)

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/6/2017

    Gretchen takes the first baby steps toward reconstructing her life as Edgar and Lindsay struggle to find normalcy in their new post‐Jimmy/Gretchen world.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fog of War, Bro
    8.2/10280 votes
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    #22 - Fog of War, Bro

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 9/27/2017

    Gretchen has moved back into the house and plays mind games with Jimmy, sabotaging his first interview for the new book. Seeing an opportunity in Gretchen’s return to the house, Edgar and Lindsay plot to get Jimmy and Gretchen back together.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Try Real Hard
    8.1/10397 votes
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    #23 - Try Real Hard

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2016

    Jimmy and Gretchen adjust to life after saying I love you. Edgar and Dorothy have sexual problems. Lindsay and Paul start a new hobby.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: N/A

  • Like People
    8.1/10238 votes
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    #24 - Like People

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 11/15/2017

    Gretchen spends the day with Boone and his daughter in an attempt to distract herself from having slept with Jimmy the previous night, while Jimmy tries to prove to himself he’s moved on. Lindsay attempts to save Olivia from getting too close to the unreliable Gretchen, and Edgar trails Max to figure out why they’re no longer writing partners.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Keys Open Doors
    8.0/10579 votes
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    #25 - Keys Open Doors

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/31/2014

    Gretchen inadvertently asks Jimmy for a key to his house.

    Director: Alex Hardcastle

    Writer: Stephen Falk