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The Best Episodes of Happy Endings Season 1

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

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A fresh and funny take on modern friendship and what one urban family will do to stay friends after the perfect couple who brought them all together break up on their wedding day. The failed

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(601 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    After Alex leaves her fiance, Dave, at the altar, they struggle to maintain relationships with their mutual friends.

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  2. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 2 - The Quicksand Girlfriend
    7.3/10(445 votes)

    #2 - The Quicksand Girlfriend

    S1:E2

    Dave's fling begins turning into a relationship he doesn't want; Jane tries to help Alex find a roommate.

    Director:Jeff Melman
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 3 - Your Couples Friends & Neighbors
    7.3/10(383 votes)

    #3 - Your Couples Friends & Neighbors

    S1:E3

    Jane thinks she and Brad should befriend a sophisticated couple; Max and Dave notice that things are disappearing from their apartment; Alex starts dating an artist.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 4 - Mein Coming Out
    7.7/10(401 votes)

    #4 - Mein Coming Out

    S1:E4

    Max's friends encourage him to tell his parents he is gay; Penny meets her perfect man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 5 - Like Father, Like Gun
    7.4/10(379 votes)

    #5 - Like Father, Like Gun

    S1:E5

    When Brad's dad receives good news on some medical tests, his new view on life is difficult for Brad to accept; Penny meets an attractive Italian, but she can only speak to him when she's drunk.

    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 6 - Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon-Do
    7.5/10(357 votes)

    #6 - Of Mice & Jazz-Kwon-Do

    S1:E6

    Brad plays matchmaker to a co-worker; Penny regrets inviting Jane to her martial-arts class; Dave helps Alex with odd jobs, leading his friends to think he wants to get back together with her.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 7 - Dave of the Dead
    7.6/10(356 votes)

    #7 - Dave of the Dead

    S1:E7

    Dave shocks everyone by quitting his job and plans to open a restaurant; Jane and Max face off in silly challenges; Penny is exhausted by trying to keep up with her new boyfriend's friends.

    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 8 - The Girl With the David Tattoo
    7.4/10(332 votes)

    #8 - The Girl With the David Tattoo

    S1:E8

    Former couple Dave and Alex regret their couples tattoos; Jane feels Max is missing Mr. Right.

    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 9 - You've Got Male
    7.4/10(329 votes)

    #9 - You've Got Male

    S1:E9

    A big chain coffee store becomes Alex's competition; Dave runs into his high school teacher.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 10 - Bo Fight
    7.4/10(351 votes)

    #10 - Bo Fight

    S1:E10

    Alex's string of "girls' nights out" doesn't sit well with Penny; Max pushes Dave to get even.

    Director:Joe Russo
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 11 - Barefoot Pedaler
    7.4/10(331 votes)

    #11 - Barefoot Pedaler

    S1:E11

    A concert outing goes awry.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 12 - The Shershow Redemption
    7.8/10(340 votes)

    #12 - The Shershow Redemption

    S1:E12

    An old friend gets married, and the bride thinks Alex is a jinx; Penny and Derrick pretend to be engaged.

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  14. Happy Endings Season 1 Episode 13 - Why Can't You Read Me?
    7.4/10(321 votes)

    #13 - Why Can't You Read Me?

    S1:E13

    Alex and Jane's sibling rivalry heats up; Dave dates an attractive woman (Bre Blair) with an unusual quirk; Penny gets an assistant

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Happy Endings" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 601 votes. Directed by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/13/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Quicksand Girlfriend".