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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E6 8.6
Go with the Flow

Joe recounts the tale of the first date he's gone on in 20 years. The misadventures include a black eye, a potentially embarrassing encounter with one of his employees, an unfortunate piece of advice from Terry, an anxious Little Leaguer and a poorly placed lamp.

#2
S2E9 8.6
A League of Their Owen

Owen is handed the reigns to the Thoreau Chevrolet softball team right before the season opener against a rival dealership. Joe's dad comes to visit and brings along his new girlfriend to meet the family. And Terry's relationship troubles come to a head.

#3
S2E8 8.5
The Pickup

Joe does a favor for Manfro that could have a lasting effect. Terry struggles to deal with the latest development in his love life. And Owen tries to keep things on the lot from getting out of control as a feud develops between his top salesmen.

#4 Powerless S1E5 8.4
#5 Hold Your Finish S2E12 8.4
#6 Let the Sunshine In S2E6 8.3
#7 Can't Let That Slide S2E10 8.3
#8 Let It Go S1E2 8.2
#9 Father's Fraternity S1E7 8.2
#10 Back in the Sh*t S1E10 8.2

Lowlights

#22 S1E1 Pilot 7.5

Joe, Owen and Terry have been friends for years. Joe, a party-store owner who once had dreams of being a professional golfer, struggles with his recent separation from his wife. Owen, an auto salesman, tries to make ends meet while working for his demanding father. And Terry, a handsome part-time actor, hopes to recapture the glory of his past. Between daily lunches at a local diner and hikes in the hills overlooking Los Angeles, the three do their best to support each other through the challenges mid-life throws at them.

#21 And Then the Bill Comes S2E5 7.7
#20 The New Guy S1E4 7.7
#19 Cold Calls S2E3 7.8
#18 Same as the Old Boss S2E2 7.8

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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Season Momentum

Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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