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Jules Cobb is a mom in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter. Along for the journey is her son, her ex-husband, her husband/neighbor and her friends who

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Cougar Town Season 3 Episode 7 - You Can Still Change Your Mind
    4.6/10(5 votes)

    #1 - You Can Still Change Your Mind

    S3:E7

    Travis wants to take Jules and Grayson's wedding pictures, but Jules, who wants everything to be perfect for her second wedding, isn't so sure; meanwhile Bobby wants to get serious with Angie, but does she feel the same way?

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Blake McCormick

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  2. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 20 - Wake Up Time
    5.0/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Wake Up Time

    S1:E20

    Jules is thrilled for the chance to take care of Travis after his first big break-up. But when Jules discovers the truth about the break-up, she comes to an unwelcome realization about herself. Meanwhile, Sara considers whether Jules threatens her relationship with Grayson and turns to Ellie for guidance; and Andy searches for any resemblance between himself and son Stan.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 8 - Two Gunslingers
    5.7/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Two Gunslingers

    S1:E8

    Mad because her two best friends don't get along, Jules tries to have fun at her birthday. She finally convinces Ellie and Laurie to go with her on a wild birthday weekend, and they accept. But Jules encounters her nemesis with her flirtatious husband.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Mary Fitzgerald

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  4. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 6 - A Woman in Love (It's Not Me)
    6.0/10(10 votes)

    #4 - A Woman in Love (It's Not Me)

    S1:E6

    When Josh tells Jules he's in love with her, she knows the time has come to break things off with him. Unfortunately for Jules, she's not the best at ending relationships without hurting people's feelings, but thankfully she has the expertise of friends Laurie and Ellie to see her through. Meanwhile, Bobby, Grayson and Andy hit the links with money and pride on the line.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 21 - Letting You Go
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Letting You Go

    S1:E21

    Jules has mixed feelings when Travis gets accepted to two of his choice colleges. Now he must decide between schools in California or one just 20 minutes from home. As Jules struggles with the thought of Travis moving away, Grayson is there for her. Meanwhile, Laurie considers her feelings for Smith when he returns from law school, and Andy longs for the freedom to do whatever he wants around the house, free of Ellie's rules.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Mara Brock Akil

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  6. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 10 - Mystery Man
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Mystery Man

    S1:E10

    Scott Foley guest stars as Jeff, a very wealthy potential home buyer who is interested in one of Jules overpriced homes. Meanwhile, Ellie with reserves leaves the baby with Andy for a day to prove that she trusts in him.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Kevin Biegel

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  7. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 18 - Turn This Car Around
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Turn This Car Around

    S1:E18

    Sara is a confident wine rep who sets her sights on Grayson; but is he strong enough to be her man? Meanwhile, when Ellie tells Jules she can't change past a certain age, Jules is determined to prove her wrong by giving up wine for a month; and Bobby's new dog poses some unwanted competition for Andy.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 14 - All the Wrong Reasons
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #8 - All the Wrong Reasons

    S1:E14

    A hot tennis instructor gets between Ellie and Jules, while Laurie turns to Travis for advice, and Andy and Grayson try to cheer up Bobby after a fresh heartbreak over Jules.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 17 - Counting on You
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Counting on You

    S1:E17

    Jules is determined to prove to Grayson that women and men can be friends without any sexual undertones. Meanwhile, with Jules' encouragement, Andy buys a motorcycle from Laurie to Ellie's dismay and Travis joins Bobby on a man-trip for some "noodling," only to be mortified by his discovery of what noodling actually is.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 3 - Don't Do Me Like That
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Don't Do Me Like That

    S1:E3

    Jules family and friends crash the 10th date with her new boyfriend, Josh. Ellie and Laurie help Jules realize that it's ok to be selfish once in a while, when Jules has a disastrous experience in bed with Josh. Meanwhile, Jules left Travis with Bobby, who has to be responsible and deal with his son.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Kevin Biegel

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  11. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 4 - I Won't Back Down
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #11 - I Won't Back Down

    S1:E4

    When Jules inadvertently tells Grayson he's hot and he doesn't reciprocate, she's on a mission to get him to admit she's sexy. With a little help from Laurie and Ellie, Jules uncovers the ultimate burn to put Grayson in his place. Meanwhile, Ellie is feeling like she's lost her looks after the birth of Stan, and Bobby and Travis search for something to bond over.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 19 - Everything Man
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Everything Man

    S1:E19

    Jules and Sara hit it off, but when Grayson is overly attentive to his new girl, Jules warns him to back off before Sara pulls away. Meanwhile, Jules' perfect new bathroom complete with a "talking toilet" becomes the main attraction in her home and Grayson finds inspiration for a new song with a little help from Sara.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Cougar Town Season 5 Episode 8 - Mystery of Love
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Mystery of Love

    S5:E8

    After Travis and Laurie have Jules and Grayson over for a sophisticated brunch, Jules attempts to prove that she and Grayson are the better couple. Andy plans a beach day for Stan so he will be considered a fun dad. Meanwhile, Tom helps Ellie finish a teen novel she started writing years ago.

    Director:Courteney Cox
    Writers:Rachel Specter, Audrey Wauchope

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  14. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 7 - Don't Come Around Here No More
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Don't Come Around Here No More

    S1:E7

    Jules always seems to be with her friends, her ex or her son. One night when everyone is busy, she reluctantly takes a date with an older man just to get out of the house, so Grayson makes her a wager that she can't spend a whole day by herself.

    Directors:Ken Whittingham, Michael McDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 9 - Here Comes My Girl
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Here Comes My Girl

    S1:E9

    Jules plan for a romanctic dinner for two backfires for Thanksgiving. Travis shows off his girlfriend Kylie to everyone. Jules gives Travis and Kylie advice on birth control. Bobby and Grayson bond over a common interest.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 13 - Stop Dragging My Heart Around
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Stop Dragging My Heart Around

    S1:E13

    After her breakup with Jeff, Jules turns to Bobby for some cheering up. But when a bottle of wine leads to a passionate kiss, will they agree it was only a casual meaningless kiss? Meanwhile, Laurie discovers a thing that both Jules and Grayson have in common, while Travis plans with Kylie don't go as planned.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Mara Brock Akil

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  17. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 15 - When a Kid Goes Bad
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #17 - When a Kid Goes Bad

    S1:E15

    Jules, not wanting to spend Valentine's Day alone, turns to Grayson to keep her company when everyone else makes plans. Meanwhile, Bobby and Jules take different sides when Travis asks to go to a party where they know he will be drinking; Ellie tries to prove she is the alpha dog, not Grayson; and Laurie meets Smith's father.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Linda Videtti Figueiredo

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  18. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 16 - What Are You Doin' in My Life?
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #18 - What Are You Doin' in My Life?

    S1:E16

    Laurie needs a co-signer to buy her first condo and finds her less than stellar, absentee mother no help at all. Meanwhile, Bobby is mugged by a woman and Travis comes to Barb's aid after her latest cosmetic surgery procedure.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Cougar Town Season 1 Episode 11 - Rhino Skin
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Rhino Skin

    S1:E11

    Despite fearing the meanest and most unrelenting dermatologist in town, Dr. Amy Evans, Jules and Ellie are willing to endure the harsh ridicule and wrath for an appointment with the best in the business. But when Jules learns Dr. Evans is seeing Bobby, she's determined to stand up to her and protect him. Meanwhile, Travis gets a job working for Barb that turns out to be more than he bargained for.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 3 - Makin' Some Noise
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Makin' Some Noise

    S2:E3

    As Jules adjusts to living on her own, Grayson unwillingly becomes the new object of her constant attention; Travis turns to Bobby for advice on how to redefine himself at college; and Ellie is determined not to be friends with her new nanny.

    Director:John Putch
    Writer:Sam Laybourne

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  21. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 4 - The Damage You've Done
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - The Damage You've Done

    S2:E4

    Grayson decides that it's the right time to tell Jules about what had happened between Laurie and himself. After Jules knows the truth she tries to project her anger at someone, but cannot decide at who. While Laurie professes hel love for Smith, and Bobby gets obsessed with watching a street performer swallow a sword, and Andy gets Travis to doubt Kylie.

    Director:John Putch
    Writers:Chrissy Pietrosh, Jessica Goldstein

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  22. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 6 - You Don't Know How It Feels
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - You Don't Know How It Feels

    S2:E6

    Jules isn't happy when her father pays a visit. Travis gets a surprise at Halloween, and Bobby campaigns to be Stan's guardian should something happen to Ellie and Andy.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Blake McCormick

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  23. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 10 - The Same Old You
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - The Same Old You

    S2:E10

    Jules wants to help Bobby gain his confidence back and thinks fixing up his boat and getting it back in the water will do the trick.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Ryan Koh

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  24. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 11 - No Reason to Cry
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - No Reason to Cry

    S2:E11

    When Grayson doesn't share Jules' sadness on a series of unfortunate but accidental events, she questions whether they're meant to be together. Meanwhile, Travis' new girlfriend throws Bobby off his golf game, and Ellie gets upset with Andy when he uses their joke on Laurie.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writers:Bill Lawrence, Gregg Mettler, Kevin Biegel

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  25. Cougar Town Season 2 Episode 12 - A Thing About You
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - A Thing About You

    S2:E12

    Although Laurie may be the worst houseguest ever, Jules is there for her when she needs a place to stay; Laurie helps Jules to realize she doesn't need to change for others; and when Bobby is jealous that Travis has gone to Grayson for advice, Grayson comes through for his buddy.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writers:Kate Purdy, Mary Fitzgerald

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Worst Episodes Summary

"You Can Still Change Your Mind" is the worst rated episode of "Cougar Town". It scored 4.6/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by John Putch and written by Blake McCormick, it aired on 4/10/2012. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Wake Up Time".