The essential episodes of Universal Basic Guys
Watch these 10 in order and you've got Universal Basic Guys — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Threatened by a doctor's kindness toward Tammy, Mark tries to get her an exotic animal, only to have his face ripped off by the newly purchased chimpanzee. Meanwhile, Hank bonds with the chimpanzee via its bluetooth, and David's dog saves David and Mernft Man from a pet snake.
- 02
When David, Andrea, Mark, and Tammy go on a cruise together, David and Andrea unexpectedly rekindle their romance. Mark's preoccupation with reeling in a big fish to outcompete Steve DelVecchio leads to him catching a whale that jeopardizes the safety of the entire cruise. Meanwhile, Hank goes on a date with a mermaid that goes awry when she reveals her distaste for hot dogs.
- 03
Mark, trying to prove to Tammy that he can get babies to like him, writes a hit song that becomes the next Baby Shark. He enlists his family and neighbors to join his management team, putting these relationships to the test during his meteoric rise and humiliating fall. Meanwhile, David tries to capitalize in Mark's wake by resuscitating his old and out of touch climate change educational magic act.
- 04
Darren shows interest in playing hockey. Mark creates a team for him.
- 05
Mark gets in a magician's duel. Tammy tries to win a nursing award.
- 06
Mark and David start a coffee shop in the garage. Tammy and Hank struggle to keep Mernft Man from bothering customers.
- 07
The Hoagies go down the shore.
- 08
Mark digs a well.
- 09
Mark and Hank buy a horse together. Tammy invests in a painting.
- 10
Mark goes medieval in an effort to bond with Darren. Tammy and Andrea test-drive an autonomous car.
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