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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S3E3 8.9
The Worst Christmas of My Life: Part 3

Mel and Howard are caught in flagrante delicto, but that pales in comparison to accusations of thievery and a the danger of the ex-boyfriend who arrives with mayhem on his mind.

#2
S3E1 8.8
The Worst Christmas of My Life: Part 1

Howard's Christmas isn't off to a festive start, when events at the office party ripple out to affect the in-laws' holiday gathering party and his dignity.

#3
S3E2 8.8
The Worst Christmas of My Life: Part 2

Howard decides to scuffle with Santa - and it's a fine distraction from the mess he and Mel have left back at her parents' home.

#4 Saturday S2E6 8.6
#5 Sunday S2E7 8.5
#6 Tuesday S2E2 8.4
#7 Wednesday S2E3 8.4
#8 Monday S2E1 8.3
#9 Thursday S2E4 8.3
#10 Friday S2E5 8.3

Lowlights

#17 S1E5 Friday 7.5

With Ben unconscious, Howard has to find another best man, which is proving difficult. And then Ben's parents make an impression when they arrive to meet the Cooks. Meanwhile, Cassie is still determined to stop the wedding.

#16 Thursday S1E4 7.5
#15 Sunday S1E7 7.6
#14 Saturday S1E6 7.7
#13 Wednesday S1E3 7.7

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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