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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E11 8.4
Let It Go

In the season finale, when Dana's ex-boyfriend shows up in New York to win her back, Peter does everything he can to show Dana how much he cares, even letting her go if that's what it takes. David helps Chloe get out of her dating slump by showing her how to use the Cooper family secret dating trophy.

#2
S1E6 8.1
Empire State of Mind Strikes Back

An impending storm is a fitting end to a tough week for Dana until her boss calls with her first book to edit with a quick deadline. But when everyone she knows shows up at the office to wait out the storm, Dana is annoyed by the distraction until the power goes out.

#3
S1E4 8.0
It's Complicated

Dana and Peter continue to enjoy New York and each other, but when they realize they still haven't had sex, both decide tonight's the night following a sexy and swanky dinner at an upscale oyster restaurant. But when the couple finds their reservation is pushed, Dana and Peter head elsewhere, not knowing that their romantic evening is about to go from intimate dinner to disaster. Meanwhile, Amy and David spend an evening babysitting and make a decision that will impact their future forever.

#4 Plus One S1E8 7.8
#5 Sex Actually S1E5 7.7
#6 The Ex Factor S1E10 7.7
#7 Love Is a Battlefield S1E7 7.6
#8 Happy Thanksmas S1E9 7.6
#9 In the Mix, on the Books, and in the Freezer S1E2 7.4
#10 Gay or British? S1E3 7.3

Lowlights

#11 S1E1 Pilot 6.9

New to NYC, Dana encounters purses she wants to buy, co-workers refusing to work with her and a bad blind date. Peter's attitude makes a poor first impression, but given a second chance, they might find something to like about each other.

#10 Gay or British? S1E3 7.3
#9 In the Mix, on the Books, and in the Freezer S1E2 7.4
#8 Happy Thanksmas S1E9 7.6
#7 Love Is a Battlefield S1E7 7.6

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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