The Worst Episodes of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

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   7.3/10(305 votes)

   #1 - Nathaniel Needs My Help!

   S3:E81/5/2018

   Rebecca wonders if history is repeating itself as Darryl embraces a newfound superpower and Paula schemes again, this time for good.

   Director:Jude Weng

   Writers:Audrey Wauchope, Rachel Specter

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   Director:Jude Weng

   Writers:Audrey Wauchope, Rachel Specter
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   7.6/10(651 votes)

   #2 - Josh’s Girlfriend is Really Cool!

   S1:E210/19/2015

   When Rebecca learns that Josh has a gorgeous yoga instructor girlfriend named Valencia, she is determined to learn everything about her. Rebecca attempts (unsuccessfully) to learn yoga, tries (unsuccessfully) to get into the local nightclub Josh and Valencia go to, and finds herself becoming a little too obsessed with Valencia.

   Director:Don Scardino

   Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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   Director:Don Scardino

   Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
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   7.6/10(295 votes)

   #3 - I Am Ashamed

   S4:E210/19/2018

   Rebecca convinces Paula, Heather and Valencia to participate in a séance after making a spooky discovery. Darryl takes his parenting duties to an extreme, while Nathaniel is determined to prove to his father that he is the best person to run the law firm.

   Director:Audrey Wauchope

   Writer:Erin Ehrlich

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   Director:Audrey Wauchope

   Writer:Erin Ehrlich
4. 

   7.6/10(271 votes)

   #4 - I'm Making Up for Lost Time

   S4:E411/2/2018

   Rebecca re-unites under unusual circumstances with half-brother Tucker and discovers they have many things in common. In an effort to connect with her kids, Paula plans an activity that requires they all to work together. Meanwhile, Nathaniel brainstorms a way to win Rebecca back.

   Director:Stuart McDonald

   Writer:Elisabeth Kiernan Averick

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   Director:Stuart McDonald

   Writer:Elisabeth Kiernan Averick
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   7.6/10(251 votes)

   #5 - I'm Finding My Bliss

   S4:E143/15/2019

   Rebecca tries out for the local community theater, while Paula is courted by various law firms.

   Director:Kabir Akhtar

   Writers:Elisabeth Kiernan Averick, Michael Hitchcock

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   Director:Kabir Akhtar

   Writers:Elisabeth Kiernan Averick, Michael Hitchcock
6. 

   7.7/10(863 votes)

   #6 - Josh Just Happens to Live Here!

   S1:E110/12/2015

   Rebecca Bunch is a successful, driven, and possibly crazy young woman who impulsively gives up everything – her partnership at a prestigious law firm and her upscale apartment in Manhattan – in a desperate attempt to find love and happiness in that exotic hotbed of romance and adventure: suburban West Covina, Calif. (it’s only two hours from the beach! Four in traffic).

   Director:Marc Webb

   Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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   Director:Marc Webb

   Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
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   7.7/10(509 votes)

   #7 - Josh and I Are Good People!

   S1:E511/9/2015

   After Rebecca and Greg’s disastrous date, Greg accuses her of being a terrible person in front of Josh. Rebecca takes drastic measures to prove she is a good person, which includes helping Darryl with his messy divorce. Meanwhile, Paula takes over the office as the boss for the day.

   Director:Alex Hardcastle

   Writer:Michael Hitchcock

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   Director:Alex Hardcastle

   Writer:Michael Hitchcock
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   7.7/10(322 votes)

   #8 - Getting Over Jeff.

   S3:E712/8/2017

   Rebecca continues her road to wellness while Paula comes to terms with her roots.

   Director:Stuart McDonald

   Writer:Erin Ehrlich

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   Director:Stuart McDonald

   Writer:Erin Ehrlich
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   7.7/10(279 votes)

   #9 - Oh Nathaniel, It's On!

   S3:E101/26/2018

   Rebecca navigates major changes in her professional life and Heather gets a new opportunity.

   Director:Jude Weng

   Writer:Sono Patel

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   Director:Jude Weng

   Writer:Sono Patel
10. 

    7.7/10(301 votes)

    #10 - I Want to Be Here

    S4:E110/12/2018

    Rebecca confronts the consequences of her guilty plea while an angry Nathaniel seeks solace in a retreat and Josh searches for answers.

    Director:Stuart McDonald

    Writer:Rachel Bloom

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    Director:Stuart McDonald

    Writer:Rachel Bloom
11. 

    7.7/10(244 votes)

    #11 - I Will Help You

    S4:E711/30/2018

    Rebecca takes a trip to visit her mother with intentions to tell Naomi about her new career path. Josh housesits for Rebecca and discovers being alone is harder than it seems, while Nathaniel helps one of Paula's clients in an effort to do something good.

    Director:Kabir Akhtar

    Writer:Aline Brosh McKenna

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    Director:Kabir Akhtar

    Writer:Aline Brosh McKenna
12. 

    7.8/10(571 votes)

    #12 - I Hope Josh Comes to My Party!

    S1:E310/26/2015

    In an attempt to get closer to Josh, Rebecca throws a housewarming party despite her lack of social connections in West Covina and a childhood fear of hosting parties. When Paula finally convinces her, the party turns out to be nothing like they anticipated.

    Director:Tamra Davis

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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    Director:Tamra Davis

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
13. 

    7.8/10(365 votes)

    #13 - When Will Josh See How Cool I am?

    S2:E210/28/2016

    Rebecca desperately wants Josh to think she’s cool so she tries to impress him with her sporty skills. Meanwhile, Greg is navigating his way through his new path, and is sorely tested by someone close to him.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar

    Writer:Rene Gube

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    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar

    Writer:Rene Gube
14. 

    7.8/10(352 votes)

    #14 - Why is Josh’s Ex-Girlfriend Eating Carbs?

    S2:E511/18/2016

    When Rebecca forces Valencia to attend a festival with her, she finds she has more in common with Valencia than just Josh. Paula finds a new friend in Sunil, while Darryl learns something surprising about White Josh and ultimately, himself.

    Director:Erin Ehrlich

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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    Director:Erin Ehrlich

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
15. 

    7.8/10(331 votes)

    #15 - Who Is Josh's Soup Fairy?

    S2:E81/6/2017

    Rebecca jumps at the chance to repair her relationship with Paula, which includes babysitting Tommy. Meanwhile, Josh has a revelation that forces him to re-evaluate things.

    Director:Linda Mendoza

    Writers:Audrey Wauchope, Rachel Specter

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    Director:Linda Mendoza

    Writers:Audrey Wauchope, Rachel Specter
16. 

    7.8/10(292 votes)

    #16 - Trent?!

    S3:E122/9/2018

    Just as Rebecca tries to be more realistic and practical, Trent returns to throw a wrench into her plans; Josh and Valencia reckon with their shared history.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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17. 

    7.8/10(259 votes)

    #17 - I See You

    S4:E611/16/2018

    Rebecca gets more than she bargained for during a day out with Darryl. Josh lends a helping hand to Paula, while Heather encourages Nathaniel to be a nice person.

    Director:Dan Gregor

    Writer:Jack Dolgen

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    Director:Dan Gregor

    Writer:Jack Dolgen
18. 

    7.9/10(505 votes)

    #18 - My First Thanksgiving with Josh!

    S1:E611/16/2015

    Rebecca scores an invite to the Chan family Thanksgiving festivities, where Josh’s parents fall in love with her much to Valencia’s dismay. Meanwhile, Greg struggles with taking care of his dad and wanting to pursue his dreams.

    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writer:Rene Gube

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    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writer:Rene Gube
19. 

    7.9/10(444 votes)

    #19 - I'm Back at Camp With Josh!

    S1:E102/1/2016

    After Rebecca finds out about Josh volunteering at a camp for at-risk youth, she decides to use the situation to remind him about their time together at camp.

    Director:Michael Schultz

    Writer:Jack Dolgen

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    Director:Michael Schultz

    Writer:Jack Dolgen
20. 

    7.9/10(413 votes)

    #20 - Josh and I Work on a Case!

    S1:E122/22/2016

    After the texting debacle, Rebecca attempts to recover by pursuing a case she thinks will bring her closer to Josh. Darryl tries to reconcile his feelings for White Josh, while Greg is obsessed with trying to uncover Rebecca’s real motives for taking on the case.

    Director:Steven K. Tsuchida

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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    Director:Steven K. Tsuchida

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
21. 

    7.9/10(420 votes)

    #21 - Josh Is Going to Hawaii!

    S1:E143/7/2016

    Rebecca learns that Josh has conflicted feelings for her and Darryl wants to let everyone know about his newfound bisexuality. Meanwhile, Greg must figure out how to work alongside Heather post break-up.

    Director:Erin Ehrlich

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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    Director:Erin Ehrlich

    Writers:Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
22. 

    7.9/10(395 votes)

    #22 - Where is Josh's Friend?

    S2:E110/21/2016

    Rebecca is convinced Josh is in love with her, while Greg is nowhere to be found. Paula is coming to terms with what drove her obsession with Rebecca’s love life, while Darryl and White Josh try to navigate their new relationship.

    Director:Marc Webb

    Writers:Marc Webb, Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom

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    Director:Marc Webb

    Writers:Marc Webb, Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom
23. 

    7.9/10(341 votes)

    #23 - Who’s the Cool Girl Josh is Dating?

    S2:E712/9/2016

    When Rebecca and Valencia decide to investigate the new girl Anna that Josh has been dating, they discover way more than they bargained for. Paula, being pulled in different directions, feels disconnected from her husband Scott.

    Director:Jude Weng

    Writer:Michael Hitchcock

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    Director:Jude Weng

    Writer:Michael Hitchcock
24. 

    7.9/10(297 votes)

    #24 - Nathaniel Gets the Message!

    S3:E91/12/2018

    Rebecca discovers the powers and limitations of altruism as a new, unexpected bromance forms between two other characters.

    Director:Kabir Akhtar

    Writer:Elisabeth Kiernan Averick

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    Director:Kabir Akhtar

    Writer:Elisabeth Kiernan Averick
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    7.9/10(276 votes)

    #25 - I Need Some Balance

    S4:E91/11/2019

    Rebecca decides that she needs to find a way to take her mind off her ex-boyfriends.

    Director:Kimmy Gatewood

    Writer:Elizabeth Kiernan Averick

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    Director:Kimmy Gatewood

    Writer:Elizabeth Kiernan Averick