The essential episodes of You're the Worst
Watch these 15 in order and you've got You're the Worst — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Jimmy and Gretchen find themselves falling for each other despite their better judgment.
- 02
Jimmy and Gretchen take their relationship to the next level.
- 03
A Halloween-themed Sunday Funday; Jimmy sneakily tries to cure Gretchen of her depression by showing her a fun day.
- 04
Gretchen becomes fascinated by a slightly older, cool couple that appears to have it all. Jimmy employs a punishment-based system to ensure he meets his writing deadline.
- 05
Jimmy and Gretchen adjust to life after saying I love you. Edgar and Dorothy have sexual problems. Lindsay and Paul start a new hobby.
- 06
Gretchen helps Jimmy process a tragedy. Lindsay decides she wants to be a good mom.
- 07
Edgar spends the day trying to find some relief for his PTSD.
- 08
The gang embark on a very special Sunday Funday.
- 09
Vernon and Paul take a road trip.
- 10
The three couples engage in day-long fights.
- 11
After proposing to Gretchen and immediately abandoning her on a hilltop, Jimmy has gone into hiding in the middle of nowhere in an attempt to escape reality. Reality does not comply.
- 12
After Jimmy returns to Los Angeles, he attempts to make amends with Gretchen, leading to their first confrontation. Lindsay and Edgar enjoy their new friends-with-benefits arrangement while Edgar tries to show Jimmy that Gretchen wasn't the only person he abandoned. directed by Stephen Falk.
- 13
Jimmy unexpectedly receives a large advance and must fend off all his "friends" who just want a piece of the pie.
- 14
Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Sunday Funday
Edgar and Lindsay plan the most epic Sunday Funday yet.
- 15
On the day of their wedding, Jimmy and Gretchen grapple with the meaning of marriage.
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