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 they meet at a wedding, it's only natural that the two of them go home together.
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The best episode of "You're the Worst" is "Pancakes", rated 9.5/10 from 550 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Pancakes" aired on 4/3/2019 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Twenty-Two".
9.5/10 550 votes#1 - Pancakes
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2019-04-03
On the day of their wedding, Jimmy and Gretchen grapple with the meaning of marriage.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.1/10 692 votes#2 - Twenty-Two
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2016-09-28
Edgar spends the day trying to find some relief for his PTSD.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.0/10 571 votes#3 - Other Things You Could Be Doing
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2015-12-02
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
8.9/10 501 votes#4 - The Heart Is a Dumb Dumb
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2015-12-09
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
8.8/10 580 votes#5 - Fists and Feet and Stuff
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2014-09-18
Jimmy and Gretchen take their relationship to the next level.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: Stephen Falk
8.8/10 519 votes#6 - There Is Not Currently a Problem
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2015-10-21
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
8.8/10 350 votes#7 - You Knew It Was a Snake
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2016-11-16
The three couples engage in day-long fights.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: N/A
8.7/10 250 votes#8 - It's Always Been This Way
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2017-11-15
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.
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8.7/10 242 votes#9 - We Were Having Such a Nice Day
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 2019-03-27
The day before the wedding, Gretchen’s mom comes to town and Edgar takes Jimmy on an epic best-man date.
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8.6/10 539 votes#10 - Finish Your Milk
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2014-09-04
Jimmy meets Gretchen's parents.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: Eva Anderson
8.6/10 568 votes#11 - LCD Soundsystem
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2015-11-04
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.
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Writer: N/A
8.6/10 378 votes#12 - The Last Sunday Funday
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2016-10-05
The gang embark on a very special Sunday Funday.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: N/A
8.6/10 360 votes#13 - The Inherent, Unsullied Qualitative Value of Anything
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2016-11-09
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
8.6/10 348 votes#14 - No Longer Just Us
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2016-11-16
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
8.6/10 252 votes#15 - Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Sunday Funday
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2019-03-06
Edgar and Lindsay plan the most epic Sunday Funday yet.
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Writer: N/A
8.5/10 474 votes#16 - Spooky Sunday Funday
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2015-10-28
Jimmy tries to stealthily help Gretchen with her depression by planning a Halloween-themed Sunday Funday.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 226 votes#17 - What Money?
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 2019-01-30
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
8.4/10 302 votes#18 - Odysseus
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 2017-09-13
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
8.4/10 226 votes#19 - Zero Eggplants
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2019-02-20
Gretchen and Jimmy make “couple friends.”
Director: Alex Hardcastle
Writer: Stephen Falk
8.3/10 492 votes#20 - Constant Horror and Bone-Deep Dissatisfaction
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2014-09-11
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
8.3/10 307 votes#21 - It's Been (2)
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 2017-09-06
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.
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Writer: N/A
8.2/10 387 votes#22 - Try Real Hard
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2016-09-01
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
8.2/10 271 votes#23 - Fog of War, Bro
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2017-09-27
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.
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8.1/10 230 votes#24 - Like People
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 2017-11-15
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
8.0/10 564 votes#25 - Keys Open Doors
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2014-07-31
Gretchen inadvertently asks Jimmy for a key to his house.
Director: Alex Hardcastle
Writer: Stephen Falk