The essential episodes of Cougar Town
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Cougar Town — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Courteney Cox stars as Jules, a recently divorced single mother exploring the honest truths about dating and aging in our beauty and youth obsessed culture.
- 02
Jules' intimate Thanksgiving turns into a larger gathering just as she'd hoped.
- 03
Jules freaks out when things when things heat up with her boyfriend, while Laurie seeks diversion sex with an unsuspecting friend and Andy spills the beans about his big secret.
- 04
Jules is thrilled for the chance to take care of Travis after his first big break-up.
- 05
Jules has mixed feelings when Travis gets accepted to two of his choice colleges.
- 06
Jules encourages Travis to submit a graduation speech.
- 07
Jules 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.
- 08
Grayson decides it's time to tell Jules the truth about Laurie and himself.
- 09
Jules is determined to connect with her dad -- so much so that she gives in to dressing up for Halloween, his favorite holiday. Meanwhile, Grayson hits it off with Jules' dad, Bobby wants back in as baby Stan's guardian, should anything happen to Ellie and Andy, and Laurie reminds Travis how much fun Halloween is.
- 10
Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)
It'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 best gifts, which Ellie always wins. This year Laurie teams up with Grayson in an attempt to overthrow Ellie. As Jules contemplates what to do for her birthday, Andy suggests a night of dancing. Meanwhile, Travis introduces Bobby to a Netti Pot, but not without consequences.
- 11
Although she realizes Travis could be making one of the biggest decisions in his life, Jules takes a step back.
- 12
Jules and the gang decide Bobby needs some help romancing Angie so they launch "operation kiss-the-girl." Meanwhile, other former "Scrubs" cast turn up, as Ted and the Peons pass through on their way to audition at Disney World.
- 13
Inspired by The Breakfast Club, the Cul-De-Sac Crew offers insight into their innermost thoughts through voice-overs. Grayson is crushed after discovering some harsh reviews on Yelp. And Jules goes to extremes to prove she's not a goody-two-shoes, ultimately landing herself in grocery store jail.
- 14
After letting her car insurance lapse, Jules winds up in a car accident with an attractive man named Sam. When Jules notices that her wedding ring has fallen off during the fender bender she cannot resist accepting Sam's offer to take her on a date. Meanwhile, Bobby takes steps to prepare for a major snowstorm. But with only a 10% chance of snow, the weather has Travis concerned that his dad will be disappointed.
- 15
Grayson 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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