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Cougar Town

TV·2009–2015·6 seasons, 102 episodes·TBS·Comedy·30m·7.4·Created by Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel

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Jules Cobb is a mom in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter. Along for the journey is her son, her ex-husband, her husband/neighbor and her friends who together make up her dysfunctional, but supportive and caring extended family... even if they have a funny way of showing it sometimes.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Cougar Town S01E24Finding OutS01E24 · 8.4Jules and Grayson hatch an elaborate plan to break the news to Bobby that they're officially dating, and Travis sees the wrath of a truly angry woman for the first time when he forgets his momentous seven-month anniversary with Kylie.
  2. 02Cougar Town S01E21Letting You GoS01E21 · 8.3Jules has mixed feelings when Travis gets accepted to two of his choice colleges.
  3. 03Cougar Town S01E09Here Comes My GirlS01E09 · 8.1Jules' intimate Thanksgiving turns into a larger gathering just as she'd hoped.

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Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode24Episodes2009–10Aired 7.5Season avg
  1. S01E01Cougar Town S01E01PilotSeptember 23, 2009 7.0Courteney Cox stars as Jules, a recently divorced single mother exploring the honest truths about dating and aging in our beauty and youth o
  2. S01E02Cougar Town S01E02Into the Great Wide OpenSeptember 30, 2009 7.7Against the advice of her best friend, Ellie, Jules tries to keep up with the hard partying twentysomethings and makes a complete fool of he
  3. S01E03Cougar Town S01E03Don't Do Me Like ThatOctober 7, 2009 7.3Jules' family and friends impede on her all-important tenth date with new boyfriend Josh, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 on the ABC Television Network
  4. S01E04Cougar Town S01E04I Won't Back DownOctober 14, 2009 7.5When Jules inadvertently tells Grayson he's hot and he doesn't reciprocate, she's on a mission to get him to admit she's sexy.
  5. S01E05Cougar Town S01E05You Wreck MeOctober 21, 2009 6.9Jules rues the day when her ex-husband, Bobby, and Grayson become fast friends over a mercy golf lesson that she organized to help boost Bob
  6. S01E06Cougar Town S01E06A Woman in Love (It's Not Me)October 28, 2009 7.5When Josh tells Jules he's in love with her, she knows the time has come to break things off with him.
  7. S01E07Cougar Town S01E07Don't Come Around Here No MoreNovember 4, 2009 7.4Jules always seems to be with her friends, her ex or her son. One night when everyone is busy, she reluctantly takes a date with an older ma
  8. S01E08Cougar Town S01E08Two GunslingersNovember 18, 2009 7.5Upset that her two best friends don't get along but determined to have a fun birthday nonetheless, Jules convinces Ellie and Laurie to go on
  9. S01E09Cougar Town S01E09Here Comes My GirlNovember 25, 2009 8.1Jules' intimate Thanksgiving turns into a larger gathering just as she'd hoped.
  10. S01E10Cougar Town S01E10Mystery ManDecember 9, 2009 7.2Very wealthy potential home buyer, guest starring Scott Foley as Jeff, feigns interest in an overpriced home in order to get Jules' attentio
  11. S01E11Cougar Town S01E11Rhino SkinJanuary 6, 2010 7.7Despite fearing the meanest and most unrelenting dermatologist in town, Dr. Amy Evans, Jules and Ellie are willing to endure the harsh ridic
  12. S01E12Cougar Town S01E12Scare EasyJanuary 13, 2010 7.8Jules freaks out when things when things heat up with her boyfriend, while Laurie seeks diversion sex with an unsuspecting friend and Andy s
  13. S01E13Cougar Town S01E13Stop Dragging My Heart AroundJanuary 20, 2010 7.1In the aftermath of her breakup with Jeff, Jules turns to Bobby for some solace.
  14. S01E14Cougar Town S01E14All the Wrong ReasonsFebruary 3, 2010 7.0Hot tennis instructor gets between Ellie and Jules, Laurie turns to Travis to be her conscience, and Andy and Grayson try to comfort Bobby w
  15. S01E15Cougar Town S01E15When a Kid Goes BadFebruary 10, 2010 7.3Jules looks to avoid spending Valentine's Day alone.
  16. S01E16Cougar Town S01E16What Are You Doin' in My Life?March 3, 2010 6.6Laurie needs a co-signer to buy her first condo and finds her less than stellar, absentee mother no help at all. Meanwhile, Bobby is mugged
  17. S01E17Cougar Town S01E17Counting on YouMarch 10, 2010 7.2Jules is determined to prove to Grayson that women and men can be friends without any sexual undertones.
  18. S01E18Cougar Town S01E18Turn This Car AroundMarch 24, 2010 7.2In her first of three episodes, Crow guest stars as Sara, a confident wine rep who sets her sights on Grayson; but is he strong enough to be
  19. S01E19Cougar Town S01E19Everything ManMarch 31, 2010 7.6Grayson introduces girlfriend Sara to Jules and company.
  20. S01E20Cougar Town S01E20Wake Up TimeApril 14, 2010 7.9Jules is thrilled for the chance to take care of Travis after his first big break-up.
  21. S01E21Cougar Town S01E21Letting You GoApril 28, 2010 8.3Jules has mixed feelings when Travis gets accepted to two of his choice colleges.
  22. S01E22Cougar Town S01E22Feel a Whole Lot BetterMay 5, 2010 7.7Jules and Grayson consider the notion of FWB, friends with benefits. Meanwhile Andy hires a nanny for Ellie, and Travis benefits from Bobby'
  23. S01E23Cougar Town S01E23BreakdownMay 12, 2010 8.1Jules encourages Travis to submit a graduation speech.
  24. S01E24Cougar Town S01E24Season's bestFinding OutMay 19, 2010 8.4Jules and Grayson hatch an elaborate plan to break the news to Bobby that they're officially dating, and Travis sees the wrath of a truly an

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode22Episodes2010–11Aired 7.4Season avg
  1. S02E01Cougar Town S02E01All Mixed UpSeptember 22, 2010 7.2Jules finds an instant connection with her new shrink, Glenn, until she discovers the unfortunate but hilarious truth about her method of tr
  2. S02E02Cougar Town S02E02Let Yourself GoSeptember 29, 2010 7.5Jules has trouble coping when Travis gets set to leave for college, Laurie teaches Bobby how to use the internet on his "new" laptop, and An
  3. S02E03Cougar Town S02E03Makin' Some NoiseOctober 6, 2010 7.3As Jules adjusts to living on her own, Grayson unwillingly becomes the new object of her constant attention; Travis turns to Bobby for advic
  4. S02E04Cougar Town S02E04Season's bestThe Damage You've DoneOctober 13, 2010 7.9Grayson decides it's time to tell Jules the truth about Laurie and himself.
  5. S02E05Cougar Town S02E05Keeping Me AliveOctober 20, 2010 7.4Bobby decides it's time for him to stop relying on Jules' financial help, but when she discovers what he's given up, she comes up with a pla
  6. S02E06Cougar Town S02E06You Don't Know How It FeelsOctober 27, 2010 7.8Jules is determined to connect with her dad -- so much so that she gives in to dressing up for Halloween, his favorite holiday. Meanwhile, G
  7. S02E07Cougar Town S02E07Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)November 3, 2010 7.9It's Jules 42nd birthday, and that can only mean one thing -- gift contest! Every year, Jules holds a contest to determine who gives her the
  8. S02E08Cougar Town S02E08Little Girl BluesNovember 17, 2010 7.6Travis brings home his new girlfriend, Kirsten, a grad-student, to meet Jules.
  9. S02E09Cougar Town S02E09When the Time ComesNovember 24, 2010 7.5Jules says "I love you" to Grayson for the first time.
  10. S02E10Cougar Town S02E10The Same Old YouDecember 8, 2010 7.8Jules wants to help Bobby gain his confidence back and thinks fixing up his boat and getting it back in the water will do the trick.
  11. S02E11Cougar Town S02E11No Reason to CryJanuary 5, 2011 7.4Meanwhile, Travis' new girlfriend throws Bobby off his golf game, and Ellie gets upset with Andy when he uses their joke on Laurie.
  12. S02E12Cougar Town S02E12A Thing About YouJanuary 19, 2011 7.6While the guys argue that men are loyal friends and women will abandon their pals at the drop of a hat, one thing is certain -- everyone has
  13. S02E13Cougar Town S02E13Lost ChildrenJanuary 26, 2011 7.1When Travis can't fix the TV in time for movie night, Jules invents a new hide and seek type of game for the cul-de-sac crew. Meanwhile, Ell
  14. S02E14Cougar Town S02E14Cry to MeFebruary 2, 2011 7.4It's Valentine's Day and Jules wants nothing more than for Grayson to open up to her about his feelings.
  15. S02E15Cougar Town S02E15WallsApril 18, 2011 7.1Ellie decides to step in and tell Jules it's time to stop being so clingy. Meanwhile, Bobby and Laurie partner up to bring Penny Can to the
  16. S02E16Cougar Town S02E16Baby's a Rock 'N' RollerApril 20, 2011 7.1Jules and Ellie differ on whether it's more difficult to raise a baby in your 40s than in your 20s.
  17. S02E17Cougar Town S02E17You're Gonna Get ItApril 27, 2011 6.9When Bobby leaves his lucky golf visor behind on the eve of his big professional golf tournament, Jules sends Travis along with the cap to l
  18. S02E18Cougar Town S02E18Lonesome SundownMay 4, 2011 7.9Although she realizes Travis could be making one of the biggest decisions in his life, Jules takes a step back.
  19. S02E19Cougar Town S02E19Damaged by LoveMay 11, 2011 7.4When Travis suffers his first truly broken heart, Jules and Bobby are at a loss as to how to help him.
  20. S02E20Cougar Town S02E20Free Fallin'May 18, 2011 7.2As Travis continues on a downward spiral from his breakup with Kirsten, Jules decides it's time to give him some tough love.
  21. S02E21Cougar Town S02E21Something Good Coming - Part 1May 25, 2011 7.4When Travis abruptly moves to Hawaii, the gang go after him and decide to spend their vacation there too. As Jules struggles with Travis' ch
  22. S02E22Cougar Town S02E22Something Good Coming - Part 2May 25, 2011 7.3Bobby acts as Ellie and Andy's vacation surrogate, and Laurie hatches a plan to lure Travis back home.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season03Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode15Episodes2012Aired 7.4Season avg
  1. S03E01Cougar Town S03E01Ain't Love StrangeFebruary 14, 2012 7.5Jules is miffed when Grayson calls her "predictable"; Ellie frets that little Stan is turning into a "devil child," or even worse, could gro
  2. S03E02Cougar Town S03E02A Mind with a Heart of Its OwnFebruary 21, 2012 7.1Jules ends up asking both Ellie and Laurie to be her "co-maids" of honor because she can't stand to hurt anyone's feelings; and Grayson trie
  3. S03E03Cougar Town S03E03Lover's TouchFebruary 28, 2012 7.1There is no time for romance when you're planning a wedding, and Jules is in full "AWATT" mode, until Travis is in an accident and rushed to
  4. S03E04Cougar Town S03E04Full Moon FeverMarch 6, 2012 7.2One look is all it takes for Bobby to fall for Travis' photography professor, but Travis refuses to introduce them; Laurie falls for a guy s
  5. S03E05Cougar Town S03E05Season's bestA One Story TownMarch 13, 2012 8.0Jules and the gang decide Bobby needs some help romancing Angie so they launch "operation kiss-the-girl." Meanwhile, other former "Scrubs" c
  6. S03E06Cougar Town S03E06Something BigMarch 20, 2012 7.8Just as Jules is trying to work through Grayson's "baggage" from his wild single days, a chance encounter with a former fling, Holly, ends w
  7. S03E07Cougar Town S03E07You Can Still Change Your MindApril 10, 2012 7.5Travis wants to take Jules and Grayson's wedding pictures, but Jules, who wants everything to be perfect for her second wedding, isn't so su
  8. S03E08Cougar Town S03E08Ways to Be WickedApril 17, 2012 7.4No one believes Ellie when she tries to convince them that her seemingly lovely mom, Betsy, is actually a sociopath; Grayson decides to help
  9. S03E09Cougar Town S03E09Money Becomes KingApril 24, 2012 7.5Jules and Grayson can't see eye to eye when it comes to joining their finances, but they're both going to have to make some sacrifices if th
  10. S03E10Cougar Town S03E10Southern AccentsMay 1, 2012 6.8Jules has a hard time accepting that Holly is part of her life, a situation that does not improve after she finds out that Holly and Travis
  11. S03E11Cougar Town S03E11Down SouthMay 8, 2012 7.0Hurricane blows into town, so that means it's time for a hurricane party at Jules' house. But there's more than one storm brewing, as Travis
  12. S03E12Cougar Town S03E12Square OneMay 15, 2012 7.5Grayson moves in with Jules after the hurricane damages his house, but the sudden togetherness makes them wonder if they're going to make th
  13. S03E13Cougar Town S03E13It'll All Work OutMay 15, 2012 7.3When Jules realizes that the cul-de-sac crew didn't celebrate Thanksgiving together, she decides to celebrate the holiday, even though it's
  14. S03E14Cougar Town S03E14My Life/Your World - Part 1May 29, 2012 7.5When Grayson complains that he's living the movie "Groundhog Day" because the gang shows up at the same time every day at Jules' house, Jule
  15. S03E15Cougar Town S03E15My Life/Your World - Part 2May 29, 2012 7.6Fed up with the lack of privacy, Grayson convinces Jules to elope to Napa... but the cul de sac crew happily tags along.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season04Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode15Episodes2013Aired 6.9Season avg
  1. S04E01Cougar Town S04E01Blue SundayJanuary 8, 2013 6.9It's the first week of marriage for Grayson and Jules, but when Grayson doesn't know the rules, he soon becomes Jules' "coffee and wine bitc
  2. S04E02Cougar Town S04E02I Need to KnowJanuary 15, 2013 6.6Jules releases Travis from mandatory family night, but when he stays away too long, she becomes crazed. Ellie discovers she can get Andy to
  3. S04E03Cougar Town S04E03Between Two WorldsJanuary 22, 2013 6.4Jules begins to worry that her marriage to Grayson lacks passion. But when she enlists Ellie to start a verbal firestorm, things quickly get
  4. S04E04Cougar Town S04E04I Should Have Known ItJanuary 29, 2013 7.1When Tom gets a new girlfriend, the girls decide to investigate. Bobby goes on a fake date with Ellie to improve his table manners. And afte
  5. S04E05Cougar Town S04E05Runnin' Down a DreamFebruary 5, 2013 6.6Jules decides that her heart is no longer in the real estate business. Meanwhile, Bobby discovers his dream job selling premade burgers from
  6. S04E06Cougar Town S04E06RestlessFebruary 12, 2013 6.6Jules has trouble sleeping, and it seems like nothing can help her relax. Grayson's face gets mangled in a roller hockey game. And Ellie goe
  7. S04E07Cougar Town S04E07Flirting with TimeFebruary 19, 2013 7.3When buyers show interest in Grayson's house, the crew is quick to judge their potential new neighbors. They also become nostalgic about whe
  8. S04E08Cougar Town S04E08You and I Will Meet AgainFebruary 26, 2013 7.3Jules and Grayson have a naked day that turns out to be anything but sexy. Laurie and Wade decide to move in together, but breaking the news
  9. S04E09Cougar Town S04E09Make It BetterMarch 5, 2013 7.2Jules' dad, Chick, spends some time at her house while recovering from an injury. During his stay, Jules experiences extreme stomach pain, b
  10. S04E10Cougar Town S04E10You Tell MeMarch 12, 2013 7.2Confused by her mixed feelings for Travis, Laurie resorts to destroying things. But when her anger gets out of control, newly appointed mayo
  11. S04E11Cougar Town S04E11Saving GraceMarch 19, 2013 6.7Travis and Andy take a backseat to Bobby's new tomboy friend, Riggs. Grayson sparks a religious debate when he sighs during Jules' family pr
  12. S04E12Cougar Town S04E12This Old TownMarch 26, 2013 6.6An elderly couple, Anne and Norman McCormack, buy Grayson's old house after Jules promises them that they will all spend time together. Forc
  13. S04E13Cougar Town S04E13Season's bestThe Criminal KindApril 2, 2013 7.6Inspired by The Breakfast Club, the Cul-De-Sac Crew offers insight into their innermost thoughts through voice-overs. Grayson is crushed aft
  14. S04E14Cougar Town S04E14Don't Fade on MeApril 9, 2013 7.4Chick comes to housesit while the gang goes on vacation. But when Jules discovers that her father hasn't been to the doctor in years, she in
  15. S04E15Cougar Town S04E15Have Love Will TravelApril 9, 2013 6.7After discovering that Chick has health issues, the gang decides to take him to Hollywood. Once there, they'll stop at nothing to arrange fo

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season05Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2014Aired 6.0Season avg
  1. S05E01Cougar Town S05E01All or Nothin'January 7, 2014 6.5The Cul de Sac Crew feels weird about Laurie and Travis dating, but Jules is determined to play it cool. Bobby and Andy make it big when Pen
  2. S05E02Cougar Town S05E02Season's bestLike a DiamondJanuary 14, 2014 7.1After letting her car insurance lapse, Jules winds up in a car accident with an attractive man named Sam. When Jules notices that her weddin
  3. S05E03Cougar Town S05E03Depending on YouJanuary 21, 2014 6.4Jules and Grayson receive a wedding invitation from a couple they barely know and on a date that conflicts with Grayson's roller-hockey fina
  4. S05E04Cougar Town S05E04The Trip to Pirate's CoveJanuary 28, 2014 5.8The town of Gulf Haven is transformed into a pirate's cove for Buccaneer Week. Determined to step up his mayoral duties, Andy pleads with El
  5. S05E05Cougar Town S05E05Hard on MeFebruary 4, 2014 6.0Andy organizes a Gulf Haven 5k in an effort to save his reputation as Mayor after an embarrassing article comes out in the local paper. Jule
  6. S05E06Cougar Town S05E06Learning to FlyFebruary 11, 2014 5.8Laurie teaches Jules the rules of karma after Jules lies to customers at the annual cul-de-sac yard sale. Andy uses some of his new yard sal
  7. S05E07Cougar Town S05E07Time to Move OnFebruary 18, 2014 6.1With Travis graduating college in a few months, Jules starts to worry about his job prospects with an art degree. Laurie and Ellie pose as a
  8. S05E08Cougar Town S05E08Mystery of LoveFebruary 25, 2014 5.7After Travis and Laurie have Jules and Grayson over for a sophisticated brunch, Jules attempts to prove that she and Grayson are the better
  9. S05E09Cougar Town S05E09Too Much Ain't EnoughMarch 4, 2014 5.8After Jules receives a large commission check, she enlists Andy to be her business partner in a get-rich-quick scheme. Meanwhile, Grayson tr
  10. S05E10Cougar Town S05E10Too Good to Be TrueMarch 11, 2014 5.9Travis starts an open mic night at Coffee Bucks, but things go awry when Andy tries to do stand-up comedy. Tom's daughter, Haylee, comes to
  11. S05E11Cougar Town S05E11RefugeeMarch 18, 2014 5.7When Bobby's boat goes missing, Jules and Bobby step into their old crime fighting personas, "Blacktop" and "Gumshoe", in order to solve the
  12. S05E12Cougar Town S05E12Love Is a Long RoadMarch 25, 2014 5.4As Chick deals with the fallout from his first Alzheimers symptoms, Jules convinces him to look at houses nearby. Without meaning to, Grayso
  13. S05E13Cougar Town S05E13We Stand a ChanceApril 1, 2014 6.4After winning Cul de Sac Crew Trivia, Tom gets to pick the location of the next group vacation. The gang is less than thrilled, however, whe

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season06Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2015Aired 5.2Season avg
  1. S06E01Cougar Town S06E01American Dream Plan BJanuary 6, 2015 6.0Jules agrees to stop drinking wine during Laurie's pregnancy, but the rest of the gang doesn't agree, so Tom opens up his garage as a speake
  2. S06E02Cougar Town S06E02Full Grown BoyJanuary 13, 2015 4.8Jules is overprotective when Chick wants to go to his Civil War reenactment. Bobby considers a job opportunity in another state. Travis hate
  3. S06E03Cougar Town S06E03To Find a FriendJanuary 20, 2015 6.0When Grayson helps Andy with his tryouts for a new best friend, Jules and Ellie step in to run the bar. But they soon find it's harder than
  4. S06E04Cougar Town S06E04Waiting for TonightJanuary 27, 2015 5.7Grayson makes a reservation at the hottest restaurant in town, and he and Jules are determined to make it despite constant obstacles. Andy r
  5. S06E05Cougar Town S06E05Even the LosersFebruary 3, 2015 4.7Jules sees that Travis is struggling financially, so she lends him money that he uses to start a new business. Ellie takes Andy on a revenge
  6. S06E06Cougar Town S06E06The Wrong Thing to DoFebruary 10, 2015 6.0Seeing that Andy is unprepared for his upcoming job interviews, Jules agrees to coach him through it. Ellie needs a place to escape since An
  7. S06E07Cougar Town S06E07The Wild One, ForeverFebruary 17, 2015 4.0After a hurricane floods the gym of a local high school, Jules volunteers Gray's Pub as a venue for their prom, with the gang ready to serve
  8. S06E08Cougar Town S06E08This One's For MeMarch 3, 2015 4.3When Jules finds a bag of unusual items Grayson's been hiding, she goes on a mission to learn his secret. Andy talks Travis into using a bab
  9. S06E09Cougar Town S06E09Two Men TalkingMarch 3, 2015 4.5Fearing that her dad, Chick, is lonely, Jules tries to set him up with Grayson as a best friend. Laurie helps Andy fit in with a cool mom gr
  10. S06E10Cougar Town S06E10Yer So BadMarch 10, 2015 4.0Jules invites Chick and his new girlfriend to a dinner party, but her guests aren't exactly who she expected. Travis and Laurie stake out a
  11. S06E11Cougar Town S06E11Climb That HillMarch 17, 2015 5.2In the 100th episode, the gang takes on new personal challenges: Jules tries to read a book for the first time, Grayson tries to listen to h
  12. S06E12Cougar Town S06E12A Two Story TownMarch 24, 2015 5.3The entire gang pitches in when Tom reveals he has a crush on a woman. As Jules runs mission control, Grayson tries to keep Tom from saying
  13. S06E13Cougar Town S06E13Season's bestMary Jane's Last DanceMarch 31, 2015 6.7Grayson is determined to prevent Jules from running her birthday, but it will it be possible when everyone has major changes in their lives?

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

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