The best episodes of Episodes
Ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
The death of Merc's father triggers a debate among Sean, Beverly and Matt about the best way to express one's condolences. At the funeral, Carol's jealousy toward Jamie intensifies.
- 02
Merc's career is in jeopardy when it's discovered that he once passed on a show that became a hit on another network. Meanwhile, Matt has an intimate encounter with his stalker; and Sean is upset to learn about Beverly's second date.
- 03
In the Season 2 finale, Merc threatens to leave Jamie for Carol when he discovers that his wife and Matt had an affair; and Sean is devastated when Beverly turns up at an awards dinner with a date.
- 04
In the series 2 premiere, "Pucks!" scores big ratings, meaning that the separated Sean and Beverly—and star Matt who had a fling with her—must find a way to coexist and continue working together. Meanwhile, Morning has a very special birthday present for Sean.
- 05
Sean and Beverly learn that Matt - offering no explanation - has passed on the new show they created for him. Now they must figure out what lies ahead for their lives and careers without Matt. Carol continues to pursue her lawsuit against Helen and the network. But an encounter at her deposition may take her life in an entirely unexpected direction.
- 06
The latest research shows that "Pucks!" is taking a ratings hit. But the good news is that viewers are responding favourably to the young cast, necessitating some rewrites to upcoming scripts.
- 07
Merc has a double request of Matt: land one of his former "Friends" co-stars for a guest appearance on "Pucks!"; and deliver a speech at a testimonial dinner for Merc. Meanwhile, Sean and Beverly have a boozy bonding moment while writing the "Man of the Year" salute that Matt is expected to give.
- 08
Beverly prepares to return to England, while Sean hangs onto hopes of keeping his Hollywood dream alive. Meanwhile, Matt is crushed to learn that his former stalker is no longer obsessed with him; and Carol is equally despondent when her dreams for a future with Castor are dashed.
- 09
Beverly suspects Sean is having an affair with Morning, so she decides to leave him and return to London, but on her way to the airport she runs into Matt, which results in a slight speed bump in her plan.
- 10
In the season finale, the pilot for "Pucks!" wraps and a disappointed Sean and Beverly prepare to return to London, but Sean gets a whiff of scandal when he stops at Matt's to say his farewells.
- 11
Matt tries to make amends with Sean by buying him a fancy convertible; Matt and Jamie contemplate another romantic assignation.
- 12
Matt's stalker adds Sean as a Facebook friend and is able to track down the two of them at a restaurant; a travel agent's mistakes put a crimp in both Merc's and Jamie's getaway plans. Meanwhile, Sean and Beverly discover that Morning has been the victim of a botched plastic-surgery procedure.
- 13
Matt's tryst with Danika goes viral - and no amount of damage control can contain it. Matt tries to take matters into his own hands by calling Elliot Salad, the head of the network, to plead his case but ends up getting more than he bargained for. Meanwhile, life goes on for the rest of the world. Sean and Beverly endure a disastrous casting session with Tim. And Carol gets stoned with her maid.
- 14
The network forces Sean and Beverly to deal with a weighty issue: confronting Matt about some extra pounds he's put on. Later, Beverly goes on a blind date with Morning's brother.
- 15
Everyone becomes focused on what they will do next when filming on "Pucks!" comes to an end.
- 16
Sean's former writing partner tightens the screws on Sean and Beverly; Carol throws herself into a new and unexpected romance; Matt finds what he believes is the answer to his disastrous love life and his financial woes.
- 17
Matt leverages his newfound celebrity to get a new series guaranty from the network. Convinced that his best chance for success lies with Sean and Beverly, he tries to woo the reluctant Brits away from Tim. A large stuffed gorilla is involved. After weeks curled up on the sofa, Carol hits rock bottom - but finds solace in the most unlikely of places.
- 18
Back on the hiking trail for the first time in months, Carol confesses to Beverly her newfound happiness with Merc. Appalled, Beverly nevertheless agrees to support her - until she discovers that Merc has recently become engaged. To Morning Randolph! Matt takes Sean and Beverly to his ranch for a working weekend to try and come up with a new series. Gunplay ensues. And a wild boar.
- 19
Sean appears to be infatuated with the beautiful actress co-starring on the series, and things take an interesting turn when Matt invites the two of them to a charity benefit. Elsewhere, Beverly and Carol share some pot and commiserate about the men in their lives.
- 20
Series 3 concludes with Matt learning that NBC expects him to audition for the lead in a new drama pilot. Meanwhile, Beverly struggles to keep Sean on course and return to London when interest in "The Opposite of Us" intensifies.
- 21
Sean's former writing partner turns up to wreak havoc; Merc's career is given a new lease on life; Matt and Carol find romance in the most unexpected places.
- 22
Matt's game show "The Box" is now a runaway hit. Unfortunately for Matt, success also means having daily contact with his producer, Merc Lapidus. Sean and Beverly are forced to work for Sean's loathsome ex-partner Tim after Helen puts him in charge of their new show. Unable to find another job, Carol goes into a dope and real estate show induced tailspin. So Beverly brings her bagels.
- 23
"Pucks!" is pulled from the schedule, even though it is not officially cancelled, and everyone reacts in different ways. Sean goes into denial, while Beverly mentally starts packing her bags. As for Matt, he finds solace in the arms of a 19-year-old fan.
- 24
Sean and Beverly are guests at an elegant dinner party at Merc's house, where Sean is flattered by a silver-tongued Matt. Meanwhile, Matt flirts with Beverly, who realizes that being on the star's good side is far better than being his enemy.
- 25
Beverly and Sean steal away a drunken Matt from a dive bar outside of L.A., where they hope to shield him from the paparazzi. They wind up bonding during an overnight road trip that takes them to Matt's ex-wife's house, where a number of revelations comes to the fore.
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