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The Unicorn

TV·2019–2021·2 seasons, 31 episodes·CBS·Comedy·23m·Created by Mike Schiff, Bill Martin

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A tight-knit group of best friends and family helps Wade embrace his “new normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Unicorn S01E02Breaking Up Is Hard to DoS01E02 · 8.0Wade suddenly finds himself in a "relationship" he has no interest in when he has trouble turning down a second date. Also, Wade tries to understand when Grace struggles with her social media posts.
  2. 02The Unicorn S02E13Put Your Mask on FirstS02E13 · 8.0Wade comes to terms with putting his relationship with Shannon in the past and starts dating again. Also, Delia realizes why she has been so controlling her whole life, and Michelle takes on the role of managing Ben's business finances.
  3. 03The Unicorn S01E01PilotS01E01 · 7.7As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, Grace and Natalie, Wade is taking the major step of dating again. His supportive and compassionate best friends, Forrest and his wife, Delia, and Ben and his wife, Michelle, are thrilled he’s resurfaced and enthusiastically offer to help set up his online profile.

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Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode18Episodes2019–20Aired 6.2Season avg
  1. S01E01The Unicorn S01E01PilotSeptember 16, 2019 7.7As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, Grace and Natalie, Wade is taking the major st
  2. S01E02The Unicorn S01E02Season's bestBreaking Up Is Hard to DoOctober 3, 2019 8.0Wade suddenly finds himself in a "relationship" he has no interest in when he has trouble turning down a second date. Also, Wade tries to un
  3. S01E03The Unicorn S01E03Widow's GroupOctober 10, 2019 6.5When Wade’s friends encourage him to join a support group for partners who have lost a spouse to help him deal with his anger, Wade’s shocke
  4. S01E04The Unicorn S01E04The Unicorn and the CatfishOctober 17, 2019 7.0When Wade changes the password to his online dating profile because his friends become too involved, Forrest goes to great lengths to keep t
  5. S01E05The Unicorn S01E05No Small PartsOctober 24, 2019 5.0When Grace gets the lead in the school musical, Wade realizes that the teachers are giving her special treatment after he hears her sing. Al
  6. S01E06The Unicorn S01E06Three Men OutNovember 7, 2019 5.0When Wade visits a local hot spot to meet people instead of using his dating app, Forrest and Ben decide to be his “wing men.”
  7. S01E07The Unicorn S01E07Wade DelayedNovember 14, 2019 5.0When Wade goes out of town for the day, he panics at the realization that he is the sole caretaker of his children. Also, Delia picks up the
  8. S01E08The Unicorn S01E08Turkeys and TraditionsNovember 21, 2019 5.0Wade and the girls tackle hosting Thanksgiving dinner for friends and extended family. Also, Ben attempts to make a fried turkey for the ver
  9. S01E09The Unicorn S01E09No PressureDecember 5, 2019Wade pretends to be dating Caroline to avoid being set up on blind dates by Delia. Also, Ben and Michelle throw an anniversary party for the
  10. S01E10The Unicorn S01E10Anna and the UnicornDecember 12, 2019Wade is giddy, his daughters are amused and his friends are excited when he has his first crush since becoming single again. Also, Grace and
  11. S01E11The Unicorn S01E11If It Doesn't Spark JoyJanuary 9, 2020Wade considers moving his relationship forward with Anna if his daughters approve of her after they all meet. Also, Delia, Grace and Natalie
  12. S01E12The Unicorn S01E12It Isn't RomanticJanuary 16, 2020The women from the Widow’s Support Group offer Wade unexpected advice for getting out of his dating rut. Also, while Michelle is recovering
  13. S01E13The Unicorn S01E13Worst Case ScenarioJanuary 30, 2020When Wade decides to redo his will, he is conflicted about who should get custody of his children. Also, Michelle tries to convince Ben to g
  14. S01E14The Unicorn S01E14The Wade Beneath My WingsFebruary 6, 2020Wade convinces Forrest to take his career advice, and the results are disastrous. Also, Ben lands a lucrative opportunity for his company, b
  15. S01E15The Unicorn S01E15Everyone's a WinnerFebruary 13, 2020When Wade has a bad date with Natalie’s friend’s mother, Natalie ends up paying the price. Also, Forrest finds unusual ways to fill his time
  16. S01E16The Unicorn S01E16The ClientFebruary 20, 2020When Wade lands a job for Denny, a newly divorced, wealthy client, he realizes Denny is only interested in using Wade to meet women. Also, M
  17. S01E17The Unicorn S01E17Caroline, NoMarch 5, 2020Wade analyzes his feelings about his casual relationship with Caroline. Also, Delia and Michelle help Grace work through an awkward middle-s
  18. S01E18The Unicorn S01E18No Matter What the Future BringsMarch 12, 2020As Grace prepares to attend her first dance, Wade strongly feels Jill's absence and leans on his friends to get through it. Also, Wade, Forr

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2020–21Aired 7.2Season avg
  1. S02E01The Unicorn S02E01There's Something About Whoever-She-WasNovember 12, 2020 7.7After Wade has an instant connection with a woman he met briefly in a parking lot, he’s determined to find her again. Also, Michelle waits t
  2. S02E02The Unicorn S02E02It's ComplicatedNovember 19, 2020 7.0He learns quickly that he has to come to terms with her unusual living arrangements if he wants to keep seeing her. Also, Grace is strugglin
  3. S02E03The Unicorn S02E03It's the Thought That CountsDecember 3, 2020 6.5After Forrest gifts a water gun to Noah, Ben and Michele quickly take it away, and the group has a frank discussion about racial injustice.
  4. S02E04The Unicorn S02E04Work ItDecember 17, 2020 7.0After Ben recommends Wade for a job on the same work site he's on, they are surprised by their wildly different professional styles. Also, D
  5. S02E05The Unicorn S02E05The First SupperJanuary 21, 2021 7.0When Wade decides to introduce Shannon to his friends, the get together quickly takes an awkward turn. Also, Noah tries to fit in with the o
  6. S02E06The Unicorn S02E06Overnight SensationJanuary 28, 2021 7.5Wade wants to invite Shannon to spend the night, but first he needs to figure out how to discuss it with Natalie and Grace. Also, Ben become
  7. S02E07The Unicorn S02E07Swerve and VolleyFebruary 4, 2021 7.0Delia and Forrest decide to play tennis to add some camaraderie to their relationship, but instead get wildly competitive. Also, when Wade t
  8. S02E08The Unicorn S02E08No ExitFebruary 11, 2021 7.0While the friends are at an escape room for a fun evening, Wade has an embarrassing slip of the tongue that creates an uncomfortable situati
  9. S02E09The Unicorn S02E09A Big MoveFebruary 18, 2021 7.0After Wade helps Shannon’s ex-husband find a job, his assistance has unintended consequences for their relationship.
  10. S02E10The Unicorn S02E10In Memory Of...February 25, 2021 7.5Natalie realizes that her memories of her mom are starting to fade when Michelle and Delia have a memorial to honor Wade’s wife. Also, Forre
  11. S02E11The Unicorn S02E11So Far AwayMarch 4, 2021 7.0When Wade and Shannon have trouble connecting while they are living far apart, he is forced to consider the realistic future of their relati
  12. S02E12The Unicorn S02E12Out with the OldMarch 18, 2021 7.0Wade, Forrest and Ben decide to schedule colonoscopy appointments at the same time after they learn that Ben is scared to go. Also, Michelle
  13. S02E13The Unicorn S02E13Season's bestPut Your Mask on FirstMarch 18, 2021 8.0Wade comes to terms with putting his relationship with Shannon in the past and starts dating again. Also, Delia realizes why she has been so

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