The essential episodes of Episodes
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Episodes — each pick states its reason.
- 01
A comedy about married British-TV producers who sell their hit series to American television. In the series opener, they arrive in Hollywood to discover the network honcho wants to replace their choice of leading man, a classically trained English actor, with a "huge star, hysterically funny" and an American audience favorite.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
- 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
Matt tries to make amends with Sean by buying him a fancy convertible; Matt and Jamie contemplate another romantic assignation.
- 06
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.
- 07
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.
- 08
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.
- 09
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.
- 10
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.
- 11
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.
- 12
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.
- 13
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.
- 14
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.
- 15
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.
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