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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E5 7.6
Episode #1.5

In the midst of all the turbulence in her life, Joy's regular therapy session with Angela becomes an in-depth exploration of the secrets Joy has been hiding from everyone, even herself.

#2
S1E2 7.3
Episode #1.2

Joy and Alan throw themselves into the experiment with surprising results. Tom shocks best friend Michelle with a peculiar proposal. A disastrous date for oldest daughter Laura ends with a shocking revelation.

#3
S1E4 7.3
Episode #1.4

Joy and Alan's experiment, and the marriage itself, faces its biggest test yet as public and private factors threaten to tear the two of them apart. Tom must finally figure out who he wants and exactly how he's meant to get them. Events place Alan's job in jeopardy, while a bereavement in Lawrence's life brings him and Joy ever closer.

#4 Episode #1.6 S1E6 7.3
#5 Episode #1.3 S1E3 7.2
#6 Episode #1.1 S1E1 7.0

Lowlights

#6 S1E1 Episode #1.1 7.0

Facing up to their flatlining sex life, Joy and Alan take desperate measures.

#5 Episode #1.3 S1E3 7.2
#4 Episode #1.6 S1E6 7.3
#3 Episode #1.4 S1E4 7.3
#2 Episode #1.2 S1E2 7.3

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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