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The Best Episodes of Go On Season 1

Every episode of Go On Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Go On Season 1!

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Ryan King, a recent widower and sports talk radio host ready to get back to work after the loss of his wife. Ryan's alpha-male boss, Stephen, has a different plan in store for Ryan, making

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Go On Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(489 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Ryan King, a radio sports personality, returns to work after grieving for his wife's recent death. His boss says he is not ready to return to work and must attend counseling. He reluctantly attends and meets others who also have to move on.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  2. Go On Season 1 Episode 2 - He Got Game, She Got Cats
    7.4/10(339 votes)

    #2 - He Got Game, She Got Cats

    S1:E2

    Ryan does not like to be alone in his house. At group, Ryan encourages Sonia to break up with her boyfriend. She does, but then becomes the cat lady. Ryan has to deal with the fallout. Also, Ryan helps George replace a lost basketball.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Lesley Wake Webster

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  3. Go On Season 1 Episode 3 - There's No 'Ryan' in Team
    7.6/10(314 votes)

    #3 - There's No 'Ryan' in Team

    S1:E3

    Ryan does not want to tell his landscaper his wife has died, but the group convinces him he has to do it. The landscaper builds a shrine to Jannie. Meanwhile, the group thinks Ryan does not like to be seen with them outside the meetings.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  4. Go On Season 1 Episode 4 - Bench-Clearing Brawl
    7.4/10(284 votes)

    #4 - Bench-Clearing Brawl

    S1:E4

    Ryan is invited to play a pick-up hockey game with Jeremy Roenick. Later, Ryan finds out it was a setup sympathy invitation. In Group, Lauren has everyone make a collage to express their feelings. Ryan attends a lesbian wedding with Anne.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Liz Brixius

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  5. Go On Season 1 Episode 5 - Do You Believe In Ghosts... Yes!
    7.8/10(266 votes)

    #5 - Do You Believe In Ghosts... Yes!

    S1:E5

    Ryan hallucinates seeing his dead wife Janie. He takes it as a sign that he has to take of himself. Steven has broken up with Ashley, so he and Ryan go out on the town. In group, Lauren tells the group she has to pass her real estate exam.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writer:Mathew Harawitz

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  6. Go On Season 1 Episode 6 - Big League Chew
    7.5/10(254 votes)

    #6 - Big League Chew

    S1:E6

    Grieving causes Ryan to become a compulsive eater, triggering an intervention from the group. Also, the group finds out that Lauren talks to her boyfriend Wyatt about the group members. She brings Wyatt to the group so they can meet him and he can learn about them.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writer:Dennis McNicholas

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  7. Go On Season 1 Episode 7 - Any Given Birthday
    7.8/10(255 votes)

    #7 - Any Given Birthday

    S1:E7

    The group celebrates Ryan's birthday with a scavenger hunt. Elsewhere, Sonia cares for Steven following his colonoscopy, and Mr. K and Anne connect over their love of musicals.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writers:Scott Silveri, Jon Pollack

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  8. Go On Season 1 Episode 8 - Videogame, Set, Match
    7.9/10(242 votes)

    #8 - Videogame, Set, Match

    S1:E8

    Though Ryan is reluctant to take Owen under his wing, he begins to realize Owen may need a big brother figure in his life. Meanwhile, Yolanda decides she's ready to graduate from the group and Steven hires a new K-Bal Girl.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Lesley Wake Webster

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  9. Go On Season 1 Episode 9 - Dinner Takes All
    7.9/10(243 votes)

    #9 - Dinner Takes All

    S1:E9

    An old college friend arrives, sparking a surprise competition between Ryan and Steven to win her affection. Meanwhile, Ryan takes the gang to the studio for Thanksgiving; Owen's mother scrutinizes Lauren's qualifications; and Ryan meets Anne's children.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Go On Season 1 Episode 10 - Back, Back, Back... It's Gone!
    7.4/10(223 votes)

    #10 - Back, Back, Back... It's Gone!

    S1:E10

    When Ryan decides it's time to start dating again, Misty May-Treanor offers to help and invites him to play in a game of beach volleyball with her friends. Elsewhere, George outlives his doctors' predicted life expectancy for him and is ready to celebrate and Danny develops feelings for Sonia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Go On Season 1 Episode 11 - The World Ain't Over Till It's Over
    7.5/10(217 votes)

    #11 - The World Ain't Over Till It's Over

    S1:E11

    When the group settles on a date for their holiday party, it happens to fall on what Mr. K believes will be the end of the world. Ryan invites Anne along on his annual trip to wine country with Steven and Lauren worries her boyfriend is ready to pop the question.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Go On Season 1 Episode 12 - Win at All Costas
    7.2/10(203 votes)

    #12 - Win at All Costas

    S1:E12

    Ryan receives an invitation from Bob Costas, his hero, to take part on his new TV show while Fausta invites everyone in the group to her niece's Quincenierra - everyone except Anne. Meanwhile, after completing a major project at work, Mr. K searches to find a new way to contribute and make a difference.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Go On Season 1 Episode 13 - Gooooaaaallll Doll!
    8.1/10(239 votes)

    #13 - Gooooaaaallll Doll!

    S1:E13

    Despite Carrie’s warning, Ryan wants to get his first date out of the way and asks Carrie’s flaky friend, but not without a little competition from Shaun White. Meanwhile, Yolanda starts a new job at the hospital where Sonia works and tries to reinvent herself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Go On Season 1 Episode 14 - Comeback Player of the Year
    7.8/10(206 votes)

    #14 - Comeback Player of the Year

    S1:E14

    Ryan fears the group chemistry will change and feels threatened by the return of the very popular and beautiful former group member, Simone (Piper Perabo) who tries to force the group to choose between her and Ryan. Meanwhile Steven and Mr. K buddy bond and along with Terrell Owens, teach Ryan a lesson. Anne prevents Danny from being taken to the cleaners in his divorce.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Go On Season 1 Episode 15 - Pass Interference
    7.3/10(195 votes)

    #15 - Pass Interference

    S1:E15

    Ryan woos an attractive group member, but Janie's ghost materializes as he feels great guilt for dating again. Elsewhere, some of the ladies set out to buy a wedding dress for Lauren.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Go On Season 1 Episode 16 - Go Deep
    7.0/10(182 votes)

    #16 - Go Deep

    S1:E16

    Ryan stages a work walkout when he's forced to read a commercial for a male-enhancement product. Meanwhile, Ryan hires football's Terrell Owens as an assistant; Lauren receives a low evaluation score; and Simone takes Ryan to a meditation center.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Go On Season 1 Episode 17 - Ring and a Miss
    7.5/10(175 votes)

    #17 - Ring and a Miss

    S1:E17

    Ryan's wedding ring causes complications. Meanwhile, Ryan asks Simone to move in with him after he has an encounter with his mirthless bachelor friend; and Anne hesitantly enlists Mr. K as a babysitter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Go On Season 1 Episode 18 - Double Down
    7.4/10(174 votes)

    #18 - Double Down

    S1:E18

    Ryan, still pained from the breakup with Simone, backslides into his old gambling habit, though sternly warned by Lauren to steer clear. But when he receives the life insurance check for his deceased wife, it’s more than he can bear and he starts making bets on anything and everything. Meanwhile Anne meets a stunning, young bookstore clerk, Brittney, who turns out to be all beauty and no brains.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Go On Season 1 Episode 19 - Go For the Gold Watch
    7.6/10(161 votes)

    #19 - Go For the Gold Watch

    S1:E19

    Although his radio show is tops in the ratings, Ryan still can't find personal happiness. He pursues inner peace by trying to romantically connect Danny and Sonia, but she has eyes for someone else. Elsewhere, Owen and Anne explore quirky Mr. K's house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Go On Season 1 Episode 20 - Matchup Problems
    8.1/10(209 votes)

    #20 - Matchup Problems

    S1:E20

    Ryan dates a recent widow. Serving as his "wingman" is Anne, who ends up competing against Ryan for the widow's attentions. Elsewhere, Lauren unwittingly lures a man away from Yolanda.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Go On Season 1 Episode 21 - Fast Breakup
    7.7/10(164 votes)

    #21 - Fast Breakup

    S1:E21

    Ryan finds a new rival in the K-Ball Mascot. Also, Ryan is unsure how to handle a flirty, drunk-dial call from his secretary Carrie. In a strange role reversal, Ryan becomes counselor to Lauren in her confused love life while the group prepares a bachelorette party that will never be.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Go On Season 1 Episode 22 - Urn-ed Run
    8.0/10(184 votes)

    #22 - Urn-ed Run

    S1:E22

    Worried that his career is in shambles, Ryan travels to New York with Steven to interview as host of a national show, set up for him by Anne. Meanwhile, the group grumbles they're getting nothing out of their sessions and blame Lauren to such an extent that Yolanda and Sonia make up a big problem for her to fix. When both plans crash, the group finds renewed strength from their failures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Go On" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 489 votes. Directed by Todd Holland and written by Scott Silveri, it aired on 8/8/2012. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "He Got Game, She Got Cats".