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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S3E10 9.1
Brooke & Cary & Curtis & Lance

As Pat searches for a way to have difficult conversations with her kids, Cary reaches his breaking point, while Brooke takes a risk.

#2
S3E5 9.0
Cary & Brooke Go to an AIDS Play

A frustrated Cary tries to take control of his relationship by making inroads with Lucas’s representation at the opening of his Broadway show. Chase also uses the opening to debut his latest partner.

#3
S2E9 8.8
Chase & Pat Are Killing It

LA-bound a day early for Chase's fashion show, Brooke and Cary are both on a mission: Brooke to carve out some me-time, Cary to up his body count.

#4 Cary Gets His Ass Handed to Him S3E7 8.7
#5 Brooke Hosts a Night of Undeniable Good S3E8 8.7
#6 Pat Connects with Her Fans S2E2 8.6
#7 Brooke & Cary Go to a Fashion Show S2E10 8.6
#8 Pat Hosts Just Another Regular Show S2E4 8.5
#9 Chase Gets Baptized S2E5 8.5
#10 Chase Becomes Co-Owner of the Nets S2E7 8.5

Lowlights

#30 S1E1 Pilot 7.6

13-year-old Chase Dreams becomes a famous singer overnight; meanwhile, his two older siblings, Brooke and Cary, do not.

#29 Chase Goes to College S2E1 7.8
#28 Chase Performs at the VMAs S1E10 7.8
#27 Chase Gets a Girlfriend S1E3 7.8
#26 Chase Goes to a Premiere S1E2 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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Series Trajectory

One point per season. Smooths out the episode-to-episode noise to reveal the bigger arc.

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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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