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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E6 7.2
Episode #1.6

May offers up a novel idea for David and Katie to save their marriage. As Carolyn and Palek come to terms with their infertility, Palek makes a revelation to his startled wife. Later, Carolyn steps up her effort to be made partner at her law firm.

#2
S1E10 7.1
Episode #1.10

May gets devastating news, but decides not to cancel her therapy appointments. Jamie and Hugo reconnect, for better or for worse. Palek's blunt revelation shocks Carolyn. Dave and Katie achieve a breakthrough.

#3
S1E4 7.0
Episode #1.4

Katie is shocked when Dave joins her at therapy--and even more so after hearing what he has to say. Meanwhile, Carolyn shares a college secret with Palek, who skips her session and avoids her phone calls. Rebuffed by Hugo, a troubled Jaime turns to May for guidance.

#4 Episode #1.5 S1E5 7.0
#5 Pilot S1E1 6.9
#6 Episode #1.3 S1E3 6.9
#7 Episode #1.7 S1E7 6.9
#8 Episode #1.8 S1E8 6.9
#9 Episode #1.2 S1E2 6.7
#10 Episode #1.9 S1E9 6.7

Lowlights

#10 S1E9 Episode #1.9 6.7

Unsettling news from her friend Rita sends Katie in a new direction, leaving Dave to handle the household and therapy alone. Meanwhile, Palek finds it difficult to cope with his mounting anxiety of impending parenthood, to Carolyn's bewilderment. Elsewhere, Jamie decides to be honest about her feelings with Nick - with unanticipated results.

#9 Episode #1.2 S1E2 6.7
#8 Episode #1.8 S1E8 6.9
#7 Episode #1.7 S1E7 6.9
#6 Episode #1.3 S1E3 6.9

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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