The essential episodes of Universal Basic Guys
Watch these 25 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
When Tammy is upset that an elite country club only takes men, Mark joins it to supposedly change things from within; Tammy's passion for the club infuriates the owner's wife, Ellen; Mark's entry into the club ruins the natural order.
- 04
Jealous of the attention Tammy gets for saving the life of a choking stranger, Mark buys a Jaws of Life to efficiently save lives; Tammy's life is threatened when she rejects the advances of Paul, the stranger she saved.
- 05
Mark buys himself a Superbowl ring and leverages it to get special treatment at the Eagles game; Hank has an adventure with cutting-edge mascot technology.
- 06
Mark, Tammy, Hank, and Darren discover a magical, immersive, Jumani-style board game where they have to overcome their interpersonal differences in order to survive. David, facing the most important deadline and worst writer's block of his career, seeks solitude.
- 07
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.
- 08
Darren shows interest in playing hockey. Mark creates a team for him.
- 09
Mark gets in a magician's duel. Tammy tries to win a nursing award.
- 10
Mark and David start a coffee shop in the garage. Tammy and Hank struggle to keep Mernft Man from bothering customers.
- 11
The Hoagies go down the shore.
- 12
Mark digs a well.
- 13
Mark and Hank buy a horse together. Tammy invests in a painting.
- 14
Mark goes medieval in an effort to bond with Darren. Tammy and Andrea test-drive an autonomous car.
- 15
Mark trains to win a charity basketball tournament, and David tries to find a teammate.
- 16
Mark and Tammy discover Darren's first girlfriend is actually AI. They both struggle with the new technology.
- 17
Mark goes back to high school to prove he is smart. Hank tries to pass Advanced Woodshop.
- 18
Mark enrolls in a dangerous science experiment to win a Super Bowl ticket.
- 19
Mark buys a jetpack. David wants to serve omakase at a soup kitchen.
- 20
Mark learns to ride a bike and finds a hidden Dutch enclave; Tammy helps Leanne plan her "divorce-lorette" party.
- 21
Mark and Tammy get adventurous on a date night at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Darren and JD prank David.
- 22
Mark helps Mernft Man build the house of his dreams, while Tammy's fundraising campaign reveals a surprising side of Mernft.
- 23
Mark trains Hank to become a professional eater. Tammy joins Darren's video game squad.
- 24
Mark wants to be the star of David's UBI documentary.
- 25
Mark trains crows to bring him valuable sports cards and Darren faces off with a gaming nemesis.
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