The Best Episodes Written By Paul Thureen

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - To Ed

   S2:E75/28/2023

   After reuniting with Joel at a funeral, Sam takes stock of herself and her actions – and decides to make things right with her best friend. Then, everyone comes together for an epic celebration of love and partnership at Fred and Susan’s wedding.

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   8.8/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Tee-Tee Pa-Pah

   S1:E52/13/2022

   With a tornado looming, Sam prepares for a different kind of storm as she shares the truth about Rick with Tricia. After impulsively adopting a dog, Joel realizes he wants more out of life.

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #3 - What if it spreads?

   S3:E411/17/2024

   An unexpected issue arises on Sam and Tricia's trip to Kansas City for a trade show. Meanwhile, Joel reluctantly attends Brad's bible book club and runs into a complicated figure from his past.

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Mrs. Diddles

   S1:E72/27/2022

   In her quest to reinspire Joel, Sam recruits a small team to help and reveals a new potential location for Choir Practice. Later, on a purple party bus, Sam realizes just how far she’s come. Season finale.

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5. 

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #5 - Agg

   S3:E712/8/2024

   Joel returns to church after recognizing a fundamental hole in his life. Sam and Tricia reach a surprising understanding on Holly's birthday, and later, Sam takes a chance with Iceland.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Margarini

   S3:E110/27/2024

   As Joel and Brad take a giant step forward in their relationship and move in together, Sam considers adopting a roommate of her own. Meanwhile, after finalizing her divorce, Tricia puts herself out there on the dating scene.

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7. 

   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #7 - NNP

   S2:E14/23/2023

   While he rents out his house, Joel and Sam revel in the highs of their temporary living situationship – and the lows of cleaning up after strangers. Meanwhile, as a newly single Tricia preps for an empty nest, Sam is overcome with unexpected emotion as she begins to clean out the barn.

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8. 

   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #8 - NMB NMP

   S2:E55/21/2023

   While celebrating Tricia’s birthday, Sam is blindsided by surprising new information about Holly. Then, as Charity’s lies continue to affect Tricia’s social life, Joel makes a move with Brad… which leads to a misstep with Sam.

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9. 

   7.0/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Knick-Knacks and Doodads

   S1:E21/23/2022

   Sam begins to bond with fellow members of Choir Practice, but her burgeoning friendship with Joel is threatened over competing outlooks on their future in Kansas. After a disappointing job review and a concerning visit to her parents’ house, an increasingly distraught Sam seeks help from someone close to Holly.

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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Keys Phone Cash ID

    S2:E45/14/2023

    While on their way to Wichita, Sam and Tricia finally tell Mary Jo why they’re temporarily moving her from the care facility. After accidentally blowing his own cover stalking Brad, Joel opens up about his personal crisis stemming from Fred’s upcoming wedding.

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11. 

    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - SLS

    S2:E35/7/2023

    As Mary Jo’s behavior worsens, Sam and Tricia grapple with the difficult decision of escalating her care. Then, as Tricia pitches her services for Fred and Susan’s wedding, Joel has a crisis of faith, and Sam struggles to get back in touch with her instrument.

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12. 

    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - #2

    S2:E24/30/2023

    At poker night, Fred throws Sam, Joel, and Tiffani a curveball. Meanwhile, Sam attends a former voice teacher’s concert in hopes of becoming her student again – with unforeseen consequences, and Tricia feels the effects of a small town filled with big talkers.

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13. 

    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Manhappiness

    S2:E65/28/2023

    Distancing herself from Joel, Sam concentrates on helping Tricia with her blossoming pillow business – which soon faces sabotage from Charity. Meanwhile, Fred attempts to play peacemaker with Sam and Joel.

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14. 

    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #14 - BFD

    S1:E11/16/2022

    When the devastation of her sister Holly’s death trickles into her workplace, Sam finds an unexpected connection with her coworker Joel. Later, just as a fight with her other sister Tricia leaves Sam feeling further unmoored, Joel offers her a lifeline.

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    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Namaste

    S2:E32/2/2018

    An industrious Brooklyn realtor endeavors to hustle her way to a new home. After winning an affordable-housing lottery, Candace and John face culture shock and notice a class divide when they move into their new apartment. The Guy considers his living situation.

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