The worst episodes of Episodes
Ranked by viewer rating, lows first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
Matt scrambles to solve his financial woes; several networks compete for Sean and Beverly's new show; Carol tries to mend fences with a woman whose husband she slept with.
- 02
Season 4 begins with Matt getting some disturbing news about his finances. Meanwhile, Carol lobbies to run the network; and Sean and Beverly are dragged back to Hollywood from London to make six more episodes of "Pucks!"
- 03
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.
- 04
Season 4 ends with Beverly and Carol struggling to hide their friendship from Helen. Meanwhile, it's show time for "The Box."
- 05
Matt continues to fight for custody of his kids, but getting a DUI with them in the car makes the situation more difficult. Meanwhile, Sean learns that Beverly spent the night with ruggedly handsome Rob; and Carol falls under the spell of her charismatic new boss.
- 06
Sean and Beverly are forced to consider a writing partnership with Tim.
- 07
Matt is forced to spend a day at the hospital when his father undergoes heart surgery.
- 08
Sean and Beverly find themselves in an ugly dispute with Matt when he demands a writing credit on their new show. Neither side is willing to give in. After all, they came up with the premise - but he bought the pads and pens! Carol decides to leave television, move home to Michigan and raise Merc's child on her own. What will she do for money? Sue Helen and the network for sexual harassment.
- 09
Season 3 begins with Matt fighting for custody of his children and trying to convince his ex-wife to forgive him for sleeping with his stalker. Meanwhile, Sean and Beverly get back together but soon discover that old wounds don't heal so easily, especially when new secrets are revealed about their time apart. At the network, Carol's ambitions are dealt a cruel blow.
- 10
Matt tries to get Sean and Beverly to kill him off on "Pucks," so he can pursue an exciting career opportunity. Meanwhile, Sean and Beverly try to reignite a romantic spark in their relationship; and Castor struggles with plunging ratings and his dire mental state.
- 11
Beverly feels left out of the budding "bromance" between Sean and Matt, especially after the guys bond over a day trip to Las Vegas.
- 12
Sean gets his feelings hurt when Matt doesn't display any interest in his new show; Carol tries to slow down the pace of her new relationship with Helen.
- 13
Carol reveals that she's pregnant and, even more significant, planning on keeping the baby - forcing Beverly to finally tell her the truth about Merc and Morning. Meanwhile, in the midst of Matt, Sean and Beverly struggling to come up with an idea for a new show, Matt's father drops dead - thrusting Matt (and a reluctant Sean and Beverly) into the enormous hassle of dealing with his remains.
- 14
Matt's career takes an unexpected and unwelcome turn when he goes to appear on "The Tonight Show." Meanwhile, Merc pitches new shows to Carol.
- 15
The future of "Pucks!" is in jeopardy as the network hosts its annual party for the press. Meanwhile, Sean and Beverly visit a sex therapist; and Merc Lapidus steals all of his blind ex-wife's artwork, but Matt comes to her rescue.
- 16
Beverly and Carol are forced to hide their friendship from an increasingly jealous Helen. Meanwhile, Matt struggles with the decision of whether to sell his beach house or accept a job as a game show host.
- 17
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.
- 18
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.
- 19
"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.
- 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
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.
- 24
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.
- 25
Everyone becomes focused on what they will do next when filming on "Pucks!" comes to an end.
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