The worst episodes of Bupkis
Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it. Fewer than 10 rated episodes — treat this ranking as provisional.
- 01
Pete is miserable after getting stuck in Canada on Christmas to film a war movie. He wanders the strange, small town searching for a way to improve his mood until receiving a bizarre and probably hallucinated visit from a beloved celebrity.
- 02
Pete goes to rehab and finds himself unable to avoid misadventures as his old friend Machine Gun Kelly shows up intent on getting him high. Meanwhile, Pete’s sister Casey is set to graduate without him there.
- 03
Pete obsesses over an online photograph of himself that an internet troll has been posting, ending up on a dark path as he tries to hunt down the anonymous troll. Pete’s mother, Amy, tries to protect Pete from himself.
- 04
Pete wants to be a father, but only his mother supports the idea. Pete spends the day with a child at an amusement park to see what being a dad is like, while Amy pursues multiple angles to help make Pete a dad as soon as possible.
- 05
The Canadian drugs take their toll on Pete, who manages to offend his entire family on a solemn occasion. His only choice is to go to rehab, but first he must meet with several people in his life to tell them that he’s going away.
- 06
Pete moves back in with his mom on Staten Island but is sent spiraling when he learns that the family has been dealing with tragic news without him. Pete uses his friends, connections and creativity to make the best of a sad situation.
- 07
Pete introduces his crew as they drive to Florida to hopefully perform a gig without any mishaps. The sudden appearance of an eccentric jeweler named “Crispy” kicks off a surreal and possibly hallucinated series of events.
- 08
Seven-year-old Pete, his mom and his sister attend his aunt’s wedding just weeks after the death of his father. His uncle Tommy steps in to be there for Pete when he needs him most. In present day, Pete makes sure to be there for Uncle Tommy.
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