United States of Tara

1. S01E01PilotJanuary 18, 2009 6.9In the Season 1 premiere, suburban wife and mom Tara Gregson tries to lead a normal life with her husband Max and teenage children Kate and
2. S01E02AftermathJanuary 25, 2009 6.6Tara feels like a failure as a mother when she is unable to counsel her children about school and sex, so she turns to her perfect-homemaker
3. S01E03WorkFebruary 1, 2009 7.0A date night with Max turns into a male-bonding session when Tara inadvertently becomes "Buck;" Tara's sister Charmaine recommends her for a
4. S01E04InspirationFebruary 8, 2009 7.5Tara is feeling better than she has in a long time as her mural project progresses well and she makes a new friend, Tiffany - but Tiffany's
5. S01E05RevolutionFebruary 15, 2009 6.9Tara turns into "T" and steals Tara's car, with Charmaine and Max in hot pursuit - leading Marshall to conclude it's the perfect time for hi
6. S01E06TransitionFebruary 22, 2009 7.0Tara and Charmaine's parents visit for the latter's birthday, but they have a secret agenda to take Tara and Max's kids to live with them.
7. S01E07AlterationsMarch 1, 2009 6.9Charmaine decides to get a breast augmentation and asks Tara to help her recover - then gets the surprise of her life when it's "Buck" who a
8. S01E08AbundanceMarch 8, 2009 6.9Max decides to embrace his time with "Alice," when Tara's personality is nowhere to be found; Marshall and Jason grow closer but only platon
9. S01E09Season's bestPossibilityMarch 15, 2009 7.7Tara and Kate take a trip together, but end up in a fight that causes Tara to become "T" and head straight for the nearest tattoo parlor; Ma
10. S01E10BetrayalMarch 22, 2009 7.1Tara is shocked when her therapist terminates treatment, sending her into a meltdown with Charmaine and leading her to betray Marshall in a
11. S01E11SnowMarch 29, 2009 7.1Tara checks into a facility that specializes in dissociation, where she is urged to delve more deeply into her suppressed memories of the pa
12. S01E12MiracleApril 5, 2009 7.1In Season 1 finale, Tara comes face to face with an important person from her past, and begins to heal some of her pain by reconciling with

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01YesMarch 22, 2010 6.3In the Season 2 premiere, a shocking event in the Gregsons' neighborhood changes their lives and opens their door on Tara's family secrets.
2. S02E02Trouble JunctionMarch 29, 2010 6.9Tara realizes that her "alters" are showing up again but keeps her condition a secret; Max decides to renovate the house they have inherited
3. S02E03The Truth HurtsApril 5, 2010 6.9The truth emerges about Tara's alters, one of whom brings out a new side of Max; Neil finds out about Charmaine's engagement; Kate grows clo
4. S02E04You Becoming YouApril 12, 2010 6.6Tara seeks a new therapist as a new alter emerges; Max struggles with the infidelity committed by Buck; Charmaine has big news for the famil
5. S02E05Doin' TimeApril 19, 2010 6.7Max's violent outburst comes back to haunt him; Tara discovers that she can remain aware of her actions when her new alter, Shoshana, takes
6. S02E06Tornado!April 26, 2010 7.2A tornado forces the Gregsons to take shelter in their basement, where Tara's new alter Shoshana takes charge and reveals some long-buried s
7. S02E07Dept. of Fucked Up Family ServicesMay 3, 2010 7.1An impending visit by a social worker has Max in a tailspin; Tara horns in on Kate's friendship with Lynda; Courtney pushes Marshall to the
8. S02E08Explosive DioramaMay 10, 2010 6.6A happy and healthy Tara prepares for an art show with Lynda, while Kate retaliates with a controversial new business; Marshall grows closer
9. S02E09The Family PortraitMay 17, 2010 6.8Tara hopes her work on a family portrait will prove healing for the Gregsons; Max distances himself from Pammy; Kate meets an intriguing man
10. S02E10Open HouseMay 24, 2010 6.9Max holds an open house to show off his completed remodel; Tara and Charmaine ask their mother about Tara's childhood memories; Marshall goe
11. S02E11To Have and to HoldMay 31, 2010 7.2Tara and Charmaine visit the woman from Tara's memories; Marshall starts to fall for Lionel; Kate tries to change herself for Zach, her new
12. S02E12Season's bestFrom This Day ForwardJune 7, 2010 7.6In the Season 2 finale, it's Charmaine and Nick's wedding day but Tara confronts her parents about her childhood memories; Kate and Marshall

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01...youwillnotwin...March 28, 2011 6.4In the Season 3 premiere, Tara decides to finish the last few credits she needs to earn her college degree, but Max worries the stress will
2. S03E02CrackerjackApril 4, 2011 6.6Tara transitions into her psychiatrist alter Shoshanna in her Abnormal Psychology class and is humiliated by her professor; Max considers an
3. S03E03The Full Fuck You FingerApril 11, 2011 6.8The stress of juggling school and Charmaine's baby shower causes Tara to transition, with negative consequences for Charmaine; to sell the f
4. S03E04WheelsApril 18, 2011 6.5Tara and Charmaine are rushed to the hospital in the same ambulance, where Charmaine declares her baby off limits to her crazy sister; Tara
5. S03E05Dr. Hattaras' Miracle ElixirApril 25, 2011 6.0Tara tries to drop her Abnormal Psychology class but instead receives an intriguing pitch from her instructor, Dr. Hattaras; Charmaine and N
6. S03E06The Road to Hell is Paved with Breast IntentionsMay 2, 2011 6.0Tara seems to be making progress with her new contract but Dr. Hattaras discovers something disturbing in a tape from one her therapy sessio
7. S03E07The Electrifying & Magnanimous Return of BeaverlampMay 9, 2011 6.1Max is delighted by Tara's suggestion that he reunite his rock band, Beaverlamp; Tara is turned away from further sessions by a strangely de
8. S03E08Chicken 'n' CornMay 16, 2011 6.9A scare at a local corn maze leaves Tara shaken, and she later reveals a new alter that threatens Charmaine's baby and shows up at Dr. Hatta
9. S03E09Season's bestBryce Will PlayMay 23, 2011 7.5Dr. Hattaras and Tara seek the help of another professional (guest star Robert Picardo) to deal with her violent new alter Bryce; Marshall i
10. S03E10Train WreckJune 6, 2011 7.1Max and Marshall return home to disturbing news about Dr. Hattaras and Lionel, while Tara hides the existence of her new alter Bryce from he
11. S03E11Crunchy IceJune 13, 2011 7.4Tara's other alters begin to disappear leaving only Bryce, who takes over Marshall's room and wreaks havoc on the Gregson family; Marshall m
12. S03E12The Good PartsJune 20, 2011 6.3Everyone prepares to leave for uncharted waters as Tara and Max decide to go to Boston for help from the expert recommended by Dr. Hattaras;

Season 3 ranked & reviewed