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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S2E4 8.2
Death by a Thousand Cold Cuts

A big loss exposes bigger fissures in Ryan and Karen's relationship, and sends Karen seeking out some familiar comfort.

#2
S1E3 8.1
Chapter Three: Free Scones

Karen reluctantly agrees to help Ryan find an apartment while Kim eagerly volunteers to help him check another big milestone off his list.

#3
S2E5 8.0
Ryan Joins the Crips

Ryan explores a new romantic opportunity but is caught off guard by a surprising dilemma. A destitute Kim is forced to move back in with her parents.

#4 That's the Way the Boys Are S2E3 7.9
#5 Here's Where the Story Ends S2E8 7.9
#6 Chapter Eight: Gay Gardens S1E8 7.8
#7 I Don't Like It Like This S2E2 7.8
#8 Chapter Five: Vagina Momologues S1E5 7.7
#9 Chapter Six: Straight Potential S1E6 7.7
#10 Chapter Two: The Deep End S1E2 7.6

Lowlights

#16 S1E1 Chapter One: Cerebral LOLzy 7.3

In the wake of being hit by a car, Ryan begins a coveted internship and finds an opportunity to redefine himself based on his recent run-in.

#15 Why Is No One Ready? S2E7 7.4
#14 Chapter Seven: Blind Deaf Date S1E7 7.4
#13 Prom Queens S2E6 7.5
#12 One Day Stand S2E1 7.5

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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