The Best Episodes Written By Cara Dipaolo

Every TV Episode Written by Cara Dipaolo Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - New Beginnings
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #1 - New Beginnings

    S1:E11

    Paul seeks support from people at his work place, but gets more than he bargained for. Sean pulls away from Rebecca when it appears she's getting too serious. Cathy, Marlene and Rebecca have a girl's lunch at a strip joint -- which unexpectedly influences Cathy's thoughts about her cancer. Adam meets a girl, Mia, at the bus stop.

    Director:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - You Can't Take It with You
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #2 - You Can't Take It with You

    S4:E2

    Sean feels inspired to donate to charity. Cathy upsets Paul when she signs him up to an online dating service. Andrea struggles to impress her tutor, Isaac Mizrahi.

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - About a Bublé
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #3 - About a Bublé

    S1:E6

    Will takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.

    Director:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Boo!
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Boo!

    S2:E4

    Cathy is intrigued by Lee, a fellow cancer patient she meets on the first day of her clinical trial; Adam's downward spiral continues with a fight at school and refusal to take responsibility for his actions with Emily; Sean is worried that his new house is haunted.

    Director:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Blue-Eyed Iris
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Blue-Eyed Iris

    S1:E5

    Cathy meets someone new to feel sexy again. Meanwhile, Cathy's eccentric brother Sean tries to keep his building and Adam is caught while watching pornography.

    Director:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Fight or Flight
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Fight or Flight

    S2:E11

    After an argument with Lee and a revealing dinner with Dr. Sherman, Cathy (Laura Linney) comes to a major crossroads. Elsewhere, Adam searches for his AWOL uncle and an impulsive Andrea makes a decision about Myk.

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - The Missing Piece
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #7 - The Missing Piece

    S4:E2

    A sudden death has Val questioning her life choices, while Alex struggles with Jeff’s intrusion in his family. Laura finds it difficult to balance her relationship with her new career and Leon and Leia receive unexpected news.

    Director:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - You Can't Live Like This
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    #8 - You Can't Live Like This

    S2:E3

    Jen and Judy disagree over how to handle the situation with Steve, but when the threat of being ratted out hits close to home, a risky plan takes shape.

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Family Matters
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Family Matters

    S3:E4

    Cathy focuses on her new personal pursuit while Adam and Andrea each cope with her new direction in their own ways; Sean meets Willy (guest star Victor Garber), the former owner of his sex line business.

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Where Do We Go from Here
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Where Do We Go from Here

    S2:E10

    Determined to protect her family, Jen tries to come clean about Steve's whereabouts, but the situation veers in an unexpected direction thanks to Judy.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Off the Market
    4.8/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Off the Market

    S1:E5

    When the for-sale sign comes down, the stakes go up. As Leslie and Sarah lurk, Margo and JD try to edge out the competition by cozying up to the Morgans.

    Director:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Private Showing
    4.4/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Private Showing

    S1:E2

    As Lydia's second thoughts send Paul scrambling, she shares an emotional moment — and advice — with Sarah. Margo attempts to mix business with pleasure.

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Cara DiPaolo Ratings Summary

"New Beginnings" is the best rated episode written by Cara DiPaolo. It scored 8.8/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/1/2010 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "You Can't Take It with You".