The Worst Episodes of Happy Endings

#1 Worst Episode
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6.7/10(213 votes)
#1 - The Ballad of Lon Sarofsky
S3:E204/19/2013
The gang is shocked when Penny rebounds from her breakup with Pete by having a torrid affair with the last man on earth they'd pick for her -- the Car Czar. To make matters worse, she's temporarily living with Brad and Jane, who end up acting like disapproving parents. Meanwhile the friends pressure Max to get a job so he'll stop sponging off them.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Gil Ozeri
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Gil Ozeri
6.9/10(203 votes)
#2 - The Storm Before the Calm
S3:E194/12/2013
Penny insists that she's fine after her breakup with Pete, but the gang begin to wonder when she writes a play entitled "Black Plague: A Love Story" and asks Derrick and his theater group to stage it. Meanwhile a marketing group asks Alex and Max to be taste makers.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.0/10(286 votes)
#3 - Full Court Dress
S2:E811/23/2011
Jane needs a dress to wear to her charity event, but she's a little leery when Alex offers to design one for her. Penny helps a panicked Max babysit his niece and nephew, and Dave and Brad's new friendship with their oddball mailman, Drew, isn't quite what they had hoped for.
Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
Writer:Unknown
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Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
Writer:Unknown
7.0/10(225 votes)
#4 - The Incident
S3:E164/5/2013
When Max tries out Jane and Alex's long-time hairdresser, Krisjahn, he gets some good salon gossip on the girls, but his loose lips may cause World War III between the Kerkovitch sisters. Meanwhile, the Steak Me Home truck is stolen and Dave and Penny try to figure out whodunit.
Director:Ken Whittingham
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Ken Whittingham
Writer:Unknown
7.1/10(203 votes)
#5 - Deuce Babylove 2: Electric Babydeuce
S3:E225/3/2013
Penny's mom, Dana, and Dave's dad, Big Dave, are in town visiting, and these two lovebirds are not only going strong, they've decided to adopt a baby together, prompting Penny and Dave to react the only way they know how - irrationally. Meanwhile, Brad and Jane decide to try to join an exclusive tennis club, but unfortunately Max is on the scent and they can't shake him...or Alex.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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7.2/10(225 votes)
#6 - Bros Before Bros
S3:E174/5/2013
With the wedding coming up, Penny decides to reach out to her estranged dad Roy. The reunion is sufficiently awkward but Alex encourages Penny to be optimistic, while Jane is more skeptical. Meanwhile, Dave enlists Brad and Max's help in sabotaging "The Brazilian" food truck, a.k.a. Dave's #1 nemesis, but Max accidentally falls for the enemy's son and has to choose between his best friend or boyfriend.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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7.3/10(621 votes)
#7 - Pilot
S1:E14/13/2011
After Alex leaves her fiance, Dave, at the altar, they struggle to maintain relationships with their mutual friends.
Directors:Joe Russo, Anthony Russo
Writer:Unknown
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Directors:Joe Russo, Anthony Russo
Writer:Unknown
7.3/10(461 votes)
#8 - The Quicksand Girlfriend
S1:E24/13/2011
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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Director:Jeff Melman
Writer:Unknown
7.3/10(394 votes)
#9 - Your Couples Friends & Neighbors
S1:E34/20/2011
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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Director:Fred Savage
Writer:Unknown
7.3/10(269 votes)
#10 - Boyz II Menorah
S3:E311/13/2012
Max has become a hit on the Bar Mitzvah circuit as an energetic emcee and allows Brad to partner up with him, but not everything turns out kosher. Meanwhile Dave and Alex make an effort not to take their relationship for granted.
Director:Eric Appel
Writers:Lon Zimmet, Dan Rubin
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Director:Eric Appel
Writers:Lon Zimmet, Dan Rubin
7.3/10(242 votes)
#11 - Fowl Play/Date
S3:E81/6/2013
After Brad and Penny accidentally break Alex's beloved childhood memento, they try to glue it back together which leads to an even worse situation. Meanwhile, Jane and Dave try a little too hard to find a match for Max.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.3/10(239 votes)
#12 - The Ex Factor
S3:E111/15/2013
When Ryan, Jane's ex, comes to town for a visit, Brad is surprised to learn that Ryan is a woman. Meanwhile Max gets a super cool new roommate, Chase, who immediately upgrades the apartment with expensive furniture and gadgets. The gang is in awe, but when Chase suddenly disappears, they start snooping into his private life.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.3/10(238 votes)
#13 - Ordinary Extraordinary Love
S3:E91/8/2013
When a hot young pop star stops in and buys a dress at Alex's store, Penny helps Alex turns it into a press opportunity. Meanwhile, Max is having an identity crisis, so Jane and Derrick take him on a tour of Chicago's themed gay bars to help him find his niche, and Brad and Dave try to be "men" and fix things around the house.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(391 votes)
#14 - Like Father, Like Gun
S1:E54/27/2011
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.
Director:Tristram Shapeero
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Tristram Shapeero
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(364 votes)
#15 - Bo Fight
S1:E105/18/2011
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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Director:Joe Russo
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(345 votes)
#16 - Barefoot Pedaler
S1:E115/18/2011
A concert outing goes awry.
Director:Anthony Russo
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Anthony Russo
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(342 votes)
#17 - The Girl With the David Tattoo
S1:E85/11/2011
Former couple Dave and Alex regret their couples tattoos; Jane feels Max is missing Mr. Right.
Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(340 votes)
#18 - You've Got Male
S1:E95/11/2011
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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Director:Matt Shakman
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(332 votes)
#19 - Why Can't You Read Me?
S1:E138/24/2011
Alex and Jane's sibling rivalry heats up; Dave dates an attractive woman (Bre Blair) with an unusual quirk; Penny gets an assistant
Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(313 votes)
#20 - Yesandwitch
S2:E310/12/2011
Penny's mom Dana visits, however, Penny learns that her mom's inspiring upbeat attitude is hiding some bad news, which leads Penny to decide to give her mom a reality check. Max plays tour guide to some tourists in his new limo with the help of Brad and Jane.
Director:Joe Russo
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Joe Russo
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(304 votes)
#21 - Secrets and Limos
S2:E410/19/2011
Jane convinces Penny to make a vision board to visualize the path to her dreams, although everything doesn't go according to plan. Brad finds it hard to relate to his stern boss until the guy sees Max's limo. Dave is reluctant to let the gang to meet his new girlfriend.
Director:Anthony Russo
Writer:Hilary Winston
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Director:Anthony Russo
Writer:Hilary Winston
7.4/10(287 votes)
#22 - Meat the Parrots
S2:E111/11/2012
Dave's father comes to town to introduce his new girlfriend, who turns out to be Penny's mother, Dana. Alex decides to adopt a pet parrot that turns out to be not so charming. Alex enlists Brad and Max's help, as she is convinced the Chinese restaurant next door is a front for a brothel.
Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(286 votes)
#23 - Lying Around
S2:E611/2/2011
Brad discovers that Jane's old sorority sister is coming for a visit, so he lies and says he has a work retreat out of town, when he's actually on "staycation" in a fancy hotel in the city. Penny becomes jealous when Alex dates her former boyfriend Liam, and Max and Dave make a commercial to promote the "Steak Me Home Tonight" food truck.
Director:Fred Savage
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Fred Savage
Writer:Unknown
7.4/10(281 votes)
#24 - Grinches Be Crazy
S2:E912/7/2011
Max agrees to dress up as Santa for Penny's charity event. Jane accidently gives housekeeper Gita the envelope stuffed with money for their big Xmas getaway to Turks & Caicos, instead of the $200 Christmas tip she had planned. Dave cashes in all the homemade coupons Alex gave him as gifts from past Christmases.
Director:Jeff Melman
Writer:Hilary Winston
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Director:Jeff Melman
Writer:Hilary Winston
7.4/10(244 votes)
#25 - KickBall 2: The Kickening
S3:E101/13/2013
Alex signs up the gang to participate in the Northside Kickball Classic tournament. However, self-appointed manager Max has difficulty bringing his players up to scratch - Dave has a history of freezing at crucial moments after an unfortunate incident during a previous game, Penny uses the tournament as an opportunity to meet good-looking guys and refuses to put on appropriate footwear, while Jane abandons her friends altogether and started playing for another team.
Director:Gail Lerner
Writers:Gil Ozeri, David Caspe
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Director:Gail Lerner
Writers:Gil Ozeri, David Caspe