
Cougar Town
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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.
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- 01
Finding OutJules 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. - 02
Letting You GoJules has mixed feelings when Travis gets accepted to two of his choice colleges. - 03
Here Comes My GirlJules' intimate Thanksgiving turns into a larger gathering just as she'd hoped.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
PilotSeptember 23, 2009Courteney Cox stars as Jules, a recently divorced single mother exploring the honest truths about dating and aging in our beauty and youth o - S01E02
Into the Great Wide OpenSeptember 30, 2009Against the advice of her best friend, Ellie, Jules tries to keep up with the hard partying twentysomethings and makes a complete fool of he - S01E03
Don't Do Me Like ThatOctober 7, 2009Jules' family and friends impede on her all-important tenth date with new boyfriend Josh, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 on the ABC Television Network - S01E04
I Won't Back DownOctober 14, 2009When 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. - S01E05
You Wreck MeOctober 21, 2009Jules 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 - S01E06
A Woman in Love (It's Not Me)October 28, 2009When Josh tells Jules he's in love with her, she knows the time has come to break things off with him. - S01E07
Don't Come Around Here No MoreNovember 4, 2009Jules 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 - S01E08
Two GunslingersNovember 18, 2009Upset 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 - S01E09
Here Comes My GirlNovember 25, 2009Jules' intimate Thanksgiving turns into a larger gathering just as she'd hoped. - S01E10
Mystery ManDecember 9, 2009Very wealthy potential home buyer, guest starring Scott Foley as Jeff, feigns interest in an overpriced home in order to get Jules' attentio - S01E11
Rhino SkinJanuary 6, 2010Despite fearing the meanest and most unrelenting dermatologist in town, Dr. Amy Evans, Jules and Ellie are willing to endure the harsh ridic - S01E12
Scare EasyJanuary 13, 2010Jules freaks out when things when things heat up with her boyfriend, while Laurie seeks diversion sex with an unsuspecting friend and Andy s - S01E13
Stop Dragging My Heart AroundJanuary 20, 2010In the aftermath of her breakup with Jeff, Jules turns to Bobby for some solace. - S01E14
All the Wrong ReasonsFebruary 3, 2010Hot tennis instructor gets between Ellie and Jules, Laurie turns to Travis to be her conscience, and Andy and Grayson try to comfort Bobby w - S01E15
When a Kid Goes BadFebruary 10, 2010Jules looks to avoid spending Valentine's Day alone. - S01E16
What Are You Doin' in My Life?March 3, 2010Laurie 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 - S01E17
Counting on YouMarch 10, 2010Jules is determined to prove to Grayson that women and men can be friends without any sexual undertones. - S01E18
Turn This Car AroundMarch 24, 2010In 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 - S01E19
Everything ManMarch 31, 2010Grayson introduces girlfriend Sara to Jules and company. - S01E20
Wake Up TimeApril 14, 2010Jules is thrilled for the chance to take care of Travis after his first big break-up. - S01E21
Letting You GoApril 28, 2010Jules has mixed feelings when Travis gets accepted to two of his choice colleges. - S01E22
Feel a Whole Lot BetterMay 5, 2010Jules and Grayson consider the notion of FWB, friends with benefits. Meanwhile Andy hires a nanny for Ellie, and Travis benefits from Bobby' - S01E23
BreakdownMay 12, 2010Jules encourages Travis to submit a graduation speech. - S01E24
Season's bestFinding OutMay 19, 2010Jules 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
Season02
- S02E01
All Mixed UpSeptember 22, 2010Jules finds an instant connection with her new shrink, Glenn, until she discovers the unfortunate but hilarious truth about her method of tr - S02E02
Let Yourself GoSeptember 29, 2010Jules 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 - S02E03
Makin' Some NoiseOctober 6, 2010As Jules adjusts to living on her own, Grayson unwillingly becomes the new object of her constant attention; Travis turns to Bobby for advic - S02E04
Season's bestThe Damage You've DoneOctober 13, 2010Grayson decides it's time to tell Jules the truth about Laurie and himself. - S02E05
Keeping Me AliveOctober 20, 2010Bobby 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 - S02E06
You Don't Know How It FeelsOctober 27, 2010Jules is determined to connect with her dad -- so much so that she gives in to dressing up for Halloween, his favorite holiday. Meanwhile, G - S02E07
Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)November 3, 2010It'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 - S02E08
Little Girl BluesNovember 17, 2010Travis brings home his new girlfriend, Kirsten, a grad-student, to meet Jules. - S02E09
When the Time ComesNovember 24, 2010Jules says "I love you" to Grayson for the first time. - S02E10
The Same Old YouDecember 8, 2010Jules 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. - S02E11
No Reason to CryJanuary 5, 2011Meanwhile, Travis' new girlfriend throws Bobby off his golf game, and Ellie gets upset with Andy when he uses their joke on Laurie. - S02E12
A Thing About YouJanuary 19, 2011While 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 - S02E13
Lost ChildrenJanuary 26, 2011When 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 - S02E14
Cry to MeFebruary 2, 2011It's Valentine's Day and Jules wants nothing more than for Grayson to open up to her about his feelings. - S02E15
WallsApril 18, 2011Ellie 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 - S02E16
Baby's a Rock 'N' RollerApril 20, 2011Jules and Ellie differ on whether it's more difficult to raise a baby in your 40s than in your 20s. - S02E17
You're Gonna Get ItApril 27, 2011When 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 - S02E18
Lonesome SundownMay 4, 2011Although she realizes Travis could be making one of the biggest decisions in his life, Jules takes a step back. - S02E19
Damaged by LoveMay 11, 2011When Travis suffers his first truly broken heart, Jules and Bobby are at a loss as to how to help him. - S02E20
Free Fallin'May 18, 2011As Travis continues on a downward spiral from his breakup with Kirsten, Jules decides it's time to give him some tough love. - S02E21
Something Good Coming - Part 1May 25, 2011When Travis abruptly moves to Hawaii, the gang go after him and decide to spend their vacation there too. As Jules struggles with Travis' ch - S02E22
Something Good Coming - Part 2May 25, 2011Bobby acts as Ellie and Andy's vacation surrogate, and Laurie hatches a plan to lure Travis back home.
Season03
- S03E01
Ain't Love StrangeFebruary 14, 2012Jules is miffed when Grayson calls her "predictable"; Ellie frets that little Stan is turning into a "devil child," or even worse, could gro - S03E02
A Mind with a Heart of Its OwnFebruary 21, 2012Jules 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 - S03E03
Lover's TouchFebruary 28, 2012There 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 - S03E04
Full Moon FeverMarch 6, 2012One 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 - S03E05
Season's bestA One Story TownMarch 13, 2012Jules and the gang decide Bobby needs some help romancing Angie so they launch "operation kiss-the-girl." Meanwhile, other former "Scrubs" c - S03E06
Something BigMarch 20, 2012Just 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 - S03E07
You Can Still Change Your MindApril 10, 2012Travis 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 - S03E08
Ways to Be WickedApril 17, 2012No one believes Ellie when she tries to convince them that her seemingly lovely mom, Betsy, is actually a sociopath; Grayson decides to help - S03E09
Money Becomes KingApril 24, 2012Jules 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 - S03E10
Southern AccentsMay 1, 2012Jules 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 - S03E11
Down SouthMay 8, 2012Hurricane 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 - S03E12
Square OneMay 15, 2012Grayson moves in with Jules after the hurricane damages his house, but the sudden togetherness makes them wonder if they're going to make th - S03E13
It'll All Work OutMay 15, 2012When Jules realizes that the cul-de-sac crew didn't celebrate Thanksgiving together, she decides to celebrate the holiday, even though it's - S03E14
My Life/Your World - Part 1May 29, 2012When 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 - S03E15
My Life/Your World - Part 2May 29, 2012Fed up with the lack of privacy, Grayson convinces Jules to elope to Napa... but the cul de sac crew happily tags along.
Season04
- S04E01
Blue SundayJanuary 8, 2013It'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 - S04E02
I Need to KnowJanuary 15, 2013Jules releases Travis from mandatory family night, but when he stays away too long, she becomes crazed. Ellie discovers she can get Andy to - S04E03
Between Two WorldsJanuary 22, 2013Jules begins to worry that her marriage to Grayson lacks passion. But when she enlists Ellie to start a verbal firestorm, things quickly get - S04E04
I Should Have Known ItJanuary 29, 2013When 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 - S04E05
Runnin' Down a DreamFebruary 5, 2013Jules decides that her heart is no longer in the real estate business. Meanwhile, Bobby discovers his dream job selling premade burgers from - S04E06
RestlessFebruary 12, 2013Jules 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 - S04E07
Flirting with TimeFebruary 19, 2013When buyers show interest in Grayson's house, the crew is quick to judge their potential new neighbors. They also become nostalgic about whe - S04E08
You and I Will Meet AgainFebruary 26, 2013Jules 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 - S04E09
Make It BetterMarch 5, 2013Jules' dad, Chick, spends some time at her house while recovering from an injury. During his stay, Jules experiences extreme stomach pain, b - S04E10
You Tell MeMarch 12, 2013Confused by her mixed feelings for Travis, Laurie resorts to destroying things. But when her anger gets out of control, newly appointed mayo - S04E11
Saving GraceMarch 19, 2013Travis and Andy take a backseat to Bobby's new tomboy friend, Riggs. Grayson sparks a religious debate when he sighs during Jules' family pr - S04E12
This Old TownMarch 26, 2013An elderly couple, Anne and Norman McCormack, buy Grayson's old house after Jules promises them that they will all spend time together. Forc - S04E13
Season's bestThe Criminal KindApril 2, 2013Inspired by The Breakfast Club, the Cul-De-Sac Crew offers insight into their innermost thoughts through voice-overs. Grayson is crushed aft - S04E14
Don't Fade on MeApril 9, 2013Chick 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 - S04E15
Have Love Will TravelApril 9, 2013After discovering that Chick has health issues, the gang decides to take him to Hollywood. Once there, they'll stop at nothing to arrange fo
Season05
- S05E01
All or Nothin'January 7, 2014The 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 - S05E02
Season's bestLike a DiamondJanuary 14, 2014After letting her car insurance lapse, Jules winds up in a car accident with an attractive man named Sam. When Jules notices that her weddin - S05E03
Depending on YouJanuary 21, 2014Jules and Grayson receive a wedding invitation from a couple they barely know and on a date that conflicts with Grayson's roller-hockey fina - S05E04
The Trip to Pirate's CoveJanuary 28, 2014The 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 - S05E05
Hard on MeFebruary 4, 2014Andy 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 - S05E06
Learning to FlyFebruary 11, 2014Laurie 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 - S05E07
Time to Move OnFebruary 18, 2014With 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 - S05E08
Mystery of LoveFebruary 25, 2014After Travis and Laurie have Jules and Grayson over for a sophisticated brunch, Jules attempts to prove that she and Grayson are the better - S05E09
Too Much Ain't EnoughMarch 4, 2014After Jules receives a large commission check, she enlists Andy to be her business partner in a get-rich-quick scheme. Meanwhile, Grayson tr - S05E10
Too Good to Be TrueMarch 11, 2014Travis 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 - S05E11
RefugeeMarch 18, 2014When Bobby's boat goes missing, Jules and Bobby step into their old crime fighting personas, "Blacktop" and "Gumshoe", in order to solve the - S05E12
Love Is a Long RoadMarch 25, 2014As Chick deals with the fallout from his first Alzheimers symptoms, Jules convinces him to look at houses nearby. Without meaning to, Grayso - S05E13
We Stand a ChanceApril 1, 2014After 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
Season06
- S06E01
American Dream Plan BJanuary 6, 2015Jules 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 - S06E02
Full Grown BoyJanuary 13, 2015Jules is overprotective when Chick wants to go to his Civil War reenactment. Bobby considers a job opportunity in another state. Travis hate - S06E03
To Find a FriendJanuary 20, 2015When 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 - S06E04
Waiting for TonightJanuary 27, 2015Grayson makes a reservation at the hottest restaurant in town, and he and Jules are determined to make it despite constant obstacles. Andy r - S06E05
Even the LosersFebruary 3, 2015Jules 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 - S06E06
The Wrong Thing to DoFebruary 10, 2015Seeing that Andy is unprepared for his upcoming job interviews, Jules agrees to coach him through it. Ellie needs a place to escape since An - S06E07
The Wild One, ForeverFebruary 17, 2015After 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 - S06E08
This One's For MeMarch 3, 2015When 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 - S06E09
Two Men TalkingMarch 3, 2015Fearing 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 - S06E10
Yer So BadMarch 10, 2015Jules 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 - S06E11
Climb That HillMarch 17, 2015In 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 - S06E12
A Two Story TownMarch 24, 2015The 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 - S06E13
Season's bestMary Jane's Last DanceMarch 31, 2015Grayson is determined to prevent Jules from running her birthday, but it will it be possible when everyone has major changes in their lives?
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