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Two worlds collide when Josh, a wealthy young tech entrepreneur, meets Gabi, a feisty young food blogger, looking to be his personal chef. Gabi is desperate for the job and must prove herself, mostly to

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Young & Hungry Season 3 Episode 8 - Young & Getting Real
    6.7/10(132 votes)

    S3:E8

    The cast looks back on their favorite moments so far and takes questions from a live studio audience. Fans get a second look at the food, the fights, the romance and every last insult that made them fall in love.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Lucas Brown Eyes

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  2. Young & Hungry Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.9/10(320 votes)

    S1:E1

    Gabi, a feisty, young chef, has just landed an interview for her dream job – personal chef to tech millionaire Josh. Josh’s right hand man, Elliott, is not impressed with Gabi, but Josh is won over by Gabi’s ability to know exactly what he wants to eat. But when the romantic dinner Gabi planned to help Josh propose to his girlfriend takes a very unexpected turn, Gabi fears she may have lost the best job she ever had.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:David Holden

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  3. Young & Hungry Season 1 Episode 2 - Young & Ringless
    7.3/10(256 votes)

    S1:E2

    Gabi is excited for her first official day as Josh's new chef, but her first assignment - to prepare an elaborate Chinese dinner for Josh's visiting investors - has her questioning if she can really handle the demands of the job. Then when a valuable item goes missing, Gabi is shocked when she's accused of being the thief. And then Gabi is even more surprised when she finds out who the real culprit is.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:David Holden

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  4. Young & Hungry Season 2 Episode 7 - Young & Ferris Wheel
    7.4/10(166 votes)

    S2:E7

    When Josh is looking for a special gift for Shauna, Gabi thinks she has a great idea and goes behind Josh's back to make it happen. But Gabi is horrified when her grand plan leads to an awkward reunion for Josh. And Elliot is afraid to fall asleep in front of his new boyfriend, so he asks Yolanda to watch him sleep to make sure he doesn't do anything embarrassing.

    Director:Katy Garretson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Young & Hungry Season 4 Episode 3 - Young & Fried
    7.5/10(131 votes)

    S4:E3

    Gabi wants to prove to Josh that she’s doing fine on her own, so she leads him to believe she has a new job with famed chef Giada De Laurentiis. Meanwhile, Josh throws Yolanda a 50th birthday party, and uses the party as an excuse to check up on Gabi.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Young & Hungry Season 1 Episode 7 - Young & Secret
    7.6/10(198 votes)

    S1:E7

    Hoping to keep their relationship a secret, Gabi convinces Cooper to pretend he already has a girlfriend – Sofia. But when Caroline and Sofia click, and the fake couple becomes very real friends with Josh and Caroline – Gabi has to keep her jealousy in check. Meanwhile, Elliot and Yolanda decide to go on a juice fast together.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writers:Ryan Shankel, Ali Schouten-Seeks

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  7. Young & Hungry Season 1 Episode 8 - Young & Car-Less
    7.6/10(199 votes)

    S1:E8

    When Gabi's beloved car breaks down again, Josh sees it as an opportunity for her to drive something safer and takes it upon himself to replace the ancient vehicle. But Gabi is devastated at his gesture and reveals her car was the last gift she ever received from her late mother, leaving Josh horrified and the whole gang determined to get Gabi's car back. Meanwhile, Yolanda and Elliot call Josh out on the fact that he treats Gabi differently than them.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Lucas Brown Eyes

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  8. Young & Hungry Season 2 Episode 6 - Young & Moving
    7.6/10(164 votes)

    S2:E6

    Gabi and Sofia are thrilled when a larger apartment opens up across the hall. Determined to get a jump on the competition, they hatch a plan when their landlord takes a liking to Yolanda. Meanwhile, Josh’s new girlfriend Shauna is keeping something from him, but it’s not what Josh thinks.

    Director:Joe Nussbaum
    Writer:Jonathan Schmock

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  9. Young & Hungry Season 3 Episode 5 - Young & Therapy
    7.6/10(143 votes)

    S3:E5

    Gabi dabbles in some light espionage to find out what's going on inside Josh's head. However, Josh isn't the only one with issues. When Yolanda suspects someone in the house of being unfaithful, she does a little recon of her own to put their fidelity to the test.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Andrea Abbate

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  10. Young & Hungry Season 3 Episode 9 - Young & Lottery
    7.6/10(133 votes)

    S3:E9

    The chance at a huge jackpot has Sofia and the gang imagining their dream life. When Gabi meets a cute foodie, she can't help but wonder what her own future will look like. In hopes of earning a little extra income, Elliot gets Alan a job redecorating Josh's office, but quickly finds out he's not exactly rich with design experience.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Diana Snyder

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  11. Young & Hungry Season 4 Episode 5 - Young & Fostered
    7.6/10(124 votes)

    S4:E5

    Alan and Elliott are surprised when their new foster “child” turns out to be a teenager, who forms a quick bond with Gabi.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Andrea Abbate

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  12. Young & Hungry Season 4 Episode 6 - Young & Assistant
    7.6/10(128 votes)

    S4:E6

    Josh is about to launch a new app and hires a new assistant Randall, who is the epitome of efficiency and work ethic, to help him with this busy time. Thinking Randall is a little too good at his job and out to get theirs, Gabi, Elliot and Yolanda set out to get him fired. Meanwhile, Sofia is annoyed at her new neighbor for constantly playing loud music, until she meets him face-to-face.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Ryan Shankel

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  13. Young & Hungry Season 4 Episode 7 - Young & Bowling
    7.6/10(129 votes)

    S4:E7

    Gabi is thrilled when she wins a local cooking contest using a recipe she got from her Aunt Chris. But when the contest organizers want to take a picture of Gabi and her aunt, Gabi is forced to go on a search for someone she hasn't seen in years. When Gabi finally tracks Chris down, she is surprised to learn that the reason she hasn't seen Aunt Chris in so long is her aunt has transitioned into her Uncle Chris. Meanwhile, Josh is forced to relive his childhood bowling trauma, and Elliot soon regrets joining Yolanda's poker game.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:David Holden

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  14. Young & Hungry Season 5 Episode 3 - Young & Kiki
    7.6/10(124 votes)

    S5:E3

    Gabi and Josh dog-sit a lifestyle guru's beloved pet; Elliot attempts to deceive Sofia and Yolanda.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Lucas Brown Eyes

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  15. Young & Hungry Season 5 Episode 5 - Young & Softball
    7.6/10(112 votes)

    S5:E5

    Josh tries to bond with his dad Matt, but they have trouble finding common ground. When Matt decides to head out of town again, Gabi intervenes and brings Matt to Josh's softball game in an effort to get them together. But Josh is filling in on Elliot's team in a gay softball league, so Matt gets the wrong idea about his son. When Matt goes out of his way to show his support, Josh is reluctant to tell the truth, wanting to hold on to his newfound relationship with his dad. Meanwhile, Yolanda recruits Sofia to help sell Squirrel Ranger cookies so they can win a cruise.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Michael Dow

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  16. Young & Hungry Season 5 Episode 20 - Young & Yacht'in
    7.6/10(125 votes)

    S5:E20

    In the series finale, Josh takes the gang for a getaway on his new yacht, where Gabi hits it off with the yacht’s chef (Alex Guarnaschelli – playing herself). When Alex offers Gabi an amazing opportunity, it ruins Josh’s plans. Meanwhile, Sofia has a terrible misunderstanding about her boyfriend and Elliot and Alan meet a flirty steward.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:David Holden

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  17. Young & Hungry Season 1 Episode 4 - Young & Pregnant
    7.7/10(237 votes)

    S1:E4

    While cooking an elaborate engagement celebration for Caroline and Josh, Gabi is horrified to realize she may have a bun in the oven. And things go from bad to worse when Yolanda and Elliot mistakenly believe Caroline is the pregnant one – and immediately tell Josh.

    Director:Robbie Countryman
    Writer:Andrea Abbate

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  18. Young & Hungry Season 1 Episode 9 - Young & Getting Played
    7.7/10(197 votes)

    S1:E9

    Yolanda's son Derek has returned home nursing a broken heart, so Yolanda decides to set him up with Sofia, declaring Gabi too much of a mess for her son. But when Gabi learns that Derek's girlfriend broke up due to Yolanda's disapproval, she decides to trick Yolanda into thinking she and Derek have fallen for each other - thinking Yolanda will decide Derek should go back to his ex. Meanwhile, Caroline temporarily moves in with Josh after a crisis at her apartment, giving Josh a startling look at how their lives will be living together - with all of Caroline's stuff.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writers:Ryan Shankel, Ali Schouten-Seeks

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  19. Young & Hungry Season 2 Episode 4 - Young & Old
    7.7/10(169 votes)

    S2:E4

    When Gabi hears its Elliot's 40th birthday, she's determined to make it special for him and his boyfriend Andre. But Gabi's plans end up causing problems between them, and her attempts to fix her mess only make it worse - alarming Josh, who needs Elliot to get him through an important interview. Meanwhile, Yolanda decides she wants to teach her ex-husband Coleman a lesson, but ends up getting more than she bargained for.

    Director:Michael J. Shea
    Writer:Andrea Abbate

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  20. Young & Hungry Season 2 Episode 8 - Young & Sandwich
    7.7/10(164 votes)

    S2:E8

    Tired of Sofia being too picky when it comes to her love life, Gabi secretly sets her up with an online dating profile in the hopes of finding her a boyfriend. But when Sofia thinks she’s found the perfect guy, Gabi discovers he’s hiding a big secret. Meanwhile, Josh decides to go on a dating detox, and Yolanda discovers that her new boyfriend used to be really close with Elliot.

    Director:Jean Sagal
    Writer:Cindy Appel

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  21. Young & Hungry Season 2 Episode 13 - Young & Unemployed
    7.7/10(151 votes)

    S2:E13

    After Sofia quits her job, Gabi forces Josh to consider hiring her for an internship. But Gabi is unable to tell Sofia that she didn’t get the job, so she must keep Josh away from Sofia while she “works.” Alan demands to meet Elliot’s disapproving mother, so Elliot reluctantly invites her to visit, where she mistakenly thinks Elliot is engaged to Josh.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Andrea Abbate

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  22. Young & Hungry Season 2 Episode 18 - Young & Doppleganger
    7.7/10(148 votes)

    S2:E18

    It's Gay Pride in San Francisco, and since they have a perfect view of the parade route, Gabi gets the brilliant idea to sublet their apartment for the weekend. Sofia can't take one more of Gabi's wild schemes and refuses to let strangers stay in their apartment. But when renters Sam and Gracie arrive, a fight ensues, and it turns out Gabi and Sofia have more in common with the strangers than each other. Josh is thrilled when he is invited to participate in an Ed Talk, but his stage fright causes his lecture to take an embarrassing turn. Meanwhile, Yolanda and Elliot's weekend of partying doesn't turn out quite like they expected.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Peter Marc Jacobson

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  23. Young & Hungry Season 3 Episode 3 - Young & First Date
    7.7/10(142 votes)

    S3:E3

    Josh and Gabi aim to have a perfect first date, but ultimately have to come to terms with the fact that “perfect” just isn’t for them.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Young & Hungry Season 4 Episode 2 - Young & Hurricane
    7.7/10(138 votes)

    S4:E2

    Josh shows up in Hawaii to find out what Gabi is doing with her fake husband Adam. But Gabi is desperate to escape back to San Francisco, only to have a hurricane trap everyone on the island. Meanwhile, Elliot is angry after he is saved from a life-threatening situation by Yolanda rather than his husband Alan.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writers:Devon Kelly, Michael Dow

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  25. Young & Hungry Season 2 Episode 19 - Young & Younger Brother (1)
    7.8/10(160 votes)

    S2:E19

    Elliot and Alan's wedding is right around the corner, and despite Elliot's misgivings, the couple asks Gabi to make some whimsical appetizers for their special day. When Josh's flaky younger brother, Jake, shows up for an unexpected visit and announces he wants to be a chef, Josh hires him to help Gabi with wedding prep. But as sparks fly between the two, Josh realizes what he's done and goes to great expense to separate the budding lovebirds. Elsewhere, Yolanda panics when she misplaces Elliot's wedding ring while one of the grooms feels left out of his own nuptials.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Caryn Lucas

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Young & Getting Real" is the worst rated episode of "Young & Hungry". It scored 6.7/10 based on 132 votes. Directed by Andy Cadiff and written by Lucas Brown Eyes, it aired on 3/23/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".