The Best Episodes Written By Colette Burson

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Do it, Monkey

   S1:E58/2/2009

   A client who is unhappy wants to revisit a role-playing fantasy; Ray promises a car for Damon and Darby, to capitalize on Jessica's frugality. Reluctantly, Tanya agrees to go on a date with Floyd.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #2 - 'Doris is Dead' or 'Are We Rich or Are We Poor?'

   S1:E68/9/2009

   Tanya objects to the break in protocol after Jemma bypasses her to set up "dates" directly with Ray. Jessica confronts Ronnie about their finances, but he refuses to give her a straight answer. After Jemma prods Ray to open up about himself, he gives his basketball team an inspiring pep talk.

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #3 - 'Strange Friends' or 'The Truth Is, You're Sexy'

   S1:E37/19/2009

   Ray's life continues to frustrate: His neighbor Koontz is on his case for urinating in the lake; he and Jessica continue to argue over the best way to parent the twins; and it turns out Lenore has disappeared, along with his wallet.

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   5.9/10(7 votes)

   #4 - Pilot

   S1:E16/28/2009

   Ray Drecker is a struggling high school coach in Detroit who is descending to all-time lows in his professional and personal life. He attends a self-help group in a desperate attempt to find a plan for financial success. Tanya, an old flame, is also attending the self-help group and she gives Ray inspiration in an unexpected way.

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   5.2/10(5 votes)

   #5 - The Pickle Jar

   S1:E47/26/2009

   The students of Lakefield vote for Coach Drecker as their recipient for the fundraiser but Ray finds it embarrassing. Tanya has other ideas to boost Ray's career as a gigolo.

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   5.2/10(5 votes)

   #6 - A Dick and a Dream or Fight the Honey

   S1:E109/13/2009

   Tanya worries that Lenore may stage a coup for control of Ray, who is unnerved by rumors of layoffs at his school.

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