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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!

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...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    You're the Worst Season 5 Episode 13 - Pancakes
    9.5/10(598 votes)

    #1 - Pancakes

    S5:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. You're the Worst Season 3 Episode 5 - Twenty-Two
    9.1/10(730 votes)

    #2 - Twenty-Two

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. You're the Worst Season 2 Episode 12 - Other Things You Could Be Doing
    9.0/10(597 votes)

    #3 - Other Things You Could Be Doing

    S2:E12

    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

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  4. You're the Worst Season 2 Episode 13 - The Heart Is a Dumb Dumb
    8.9/10(526 votes)

    #4 - The Heart Is a Dumb Dumb

    S2:E13

    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

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  5. You're the Worst Season 1 Episode 10 - Fists and Feet and Stuff
    8.8/10(608 votes)

    #5 - Fists and Feet and Stuff

    S1:E10

    Jimmy and Gretchen take their relationship to the next level.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Stephen Falk

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  6. You're the Worst Season 2 Episode 7 - There Is Not Currently a Problem
    8.8/10(550 votes)

    #6 - There Is Not Currently a Problem

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. You're the Worst Season 3 Episode 12 - You Knew It Was a Snake
    8.8/10(369 votes)

    #7 - You Knew It Was a Snake

    S3:E12

    The three couples engage in day-long fights.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. You're the Worst Season 4 Episode 13 - It's Always Been This Way
    8.7/10(267 votes)

    #8 - It's Always Been This Way

    S4:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. You're the Worst Season 5 Episode 12 - We Were Having Such a Nice Day
    8.7/10(267 votes)

    #9 - We Were Having Such a Nice Day

    S5:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. You're the Worst Season 2 Episode 9 - LCD Soundsystem
    8.6/10(599 votes)

    #10 - LCD Soundsystem

    S2:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. You're the Worst Season 3 Episode 11 - The Inherent, Unsullied Qualitative Value of Anything
    8.6/10(381 votes)

    #11 - The Inherent, Unsullied Qualitative Value of Anything

    S3:E11

    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:Unknown

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  12. You're the Worst Season 3 Episode 13 - No Longer Just Us
    8.6/10(369 votes)

    #12 - No Longer Just Us

    S3:E13

    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:Unknown

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  13. You're the Worst Season 5 Episode 9 - Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Sunday Funday
    8.6/10(280 votes)

    #13 - Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Sunday Funday

    S5:E9

    Edgar and Lindsay plan the most epic Sunday Funday yet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. You're the Worst Season 1 Episode 8 - Finish Your Milk
    8.5/10(570 votes)

    #14 - Finish Your Milk

    S1:E8

    Jimmy meets Gretchen's parents.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Eva Anderson

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  15. You're the Worst Season 2 Episode 8 - Spooky Sunday Funday
    8.5/10(503 votes)

    #15 - Spooky Sunday Funday

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. You're the Worst Season 3 Episode 6 - The Last Sunday Funday
    8.5/10(402 votes)

    #16 - The Last Sunday Funday

    S3:E6

    The gang embark on a very special Sunday Funday.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. You're the Worst Season 5 Episode 4 - What Money?
    8.5/10(248 votes)

    #17 - What Money?

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Ryan Case
    Writers:Evan Mann, Gareth Reynolds

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  18. You're the Worst Season 4 Episode 3 - Odysseus
    8.4/10(319 votes)

    #18 - Odysseus

    S4:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. You're the Worst Season 5 Episode 7 - Zero Eggplants
    8.4/10(249 votes)

    #19 - Zero Eggplants

    S5:E7

    Gretchen and Jimmy make “couple friends.”

    Director:Alex Hardcastle
    Writer:Stephen Falk

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  20. You're the Worst Season 1 Episode 9 - Constant Horror and Bone-Deep Dissatisfaction
    8.3/10(517 votes)

    #20 - Constant Horror and Bone-Deep Dissatisfaction

    S1:E9

    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

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  21. You're the Worst Season 4 Episode 2 - It's Been (2)
    8.3/10(324 votes)

    #21 - It's Been (2)

    S4:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. You're the Worst Season 3 Episode 1 - Try Real Hard
    8.2/10(411 votes)

    #22 - Try Real Hard

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown

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  23. You're the Worst Season 4 Episode 5 - Fog of War, Bro
    8.2/10(288 votes)

    #23 - Fog of War, Bro

    S4:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. You're the Worst Season 4 Episode 12 - Like People
    8.1/10(247 votes)

    #24 - Like People

    S4:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. You're the Worst Season 1 Episode 3 - Keys Open Doors
    8.0/10(596 votes)

    #25 - Keys Open Doors

    S1:E3

    Gretchen inadvertently asks Jimmy for a key to his house.

    Director:Alex Hardcastle
    Writer:Stephen Falk

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pancakes" is the best rated episode of "You're the Worst". It scored 9.5/10 based on 598 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/3/2019. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Twenty-Two".