Season 1
7.4/10624 votesPilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/28/2009
Ray Drecker is a struggling high school coach in Detroit who is descending to all-time lows in his professional and personal life. He attends a self-help group in a desperate attempt to find a plan for financial success. Tanya, an old flame, is also attending the self-help group and she gives Ray inspiration in an unexpected way.
Director: Alexander Payne
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
7.3/10506 votes'Great Sausage' or 'Can I Call You Dick?'
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/12/2009
Tanya enlists the help of a former colleague Lenore, who is now a professional shopper, so Ray can offer his services to her clientele of rich older women.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin
7.1/10451 votes'Strange Friends' or 'The Truth Is, You're Sexy'
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/19/2009
Ray's life continues to frustrate: His neighbor Koontz is on his case for urinating in the lake; he and Jessica continue to argue over the best way to parent the twins; and it turns out Lenore has disappeared, along with his wallet.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
7.5/10448 votesThe Pickle Jar
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/26/2009
The students of Lakefield vote for Coach Drecker as their recipient for the fundraiser but Ray finds it embarrassing. Tanya has other ideas to boost Ray's career as a gigolo.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
7.4/10427 votesDo it, Monkey
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2009
A client who is unhappy wants to revisit a role-playing fantasy; Ray promises a car for Damon and Darby, to capitalize on Jessica's frugality. Reluctantly, Tanya agrees to go on a date with Floyd.
Director: Bronwen Hughes
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson
7.9/10446 votes'Doris is Dead' or 'Are We Rich or Are We Poor?'
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/9/2009
Tanya objects to the break in protocol after Jemma bypasses her to set up "dates" directly with Ray. Jessica confronts Ronnie about their finances, but he refuses to give her a straight answer. After Jemma prods Ray to open up about himself, he gives his basketball team an inspiring pep talk.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Ellie Herman, Colette Burson
7.6/10408 votesThe Rita Flower or the Indelible Stench
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/16/2009
Ray starts to fall for Jemma, which clouds their professional relationship. Tanya receives unexpected help for her writer's block. Jessica invites Ray to a family dinner.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: Emily Kapnek
7.5/10401 votes"Thith ith a Prothetic" or "You Cum Just Right"
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2009
After standing him up, Jemma tells Ray they should take a break, and Ray seeks out Tanya for advice on women. Ray finds himself in an uncomfortable situation at Jessica and Ronnie's family barbeque.
Director: Bronwen Hughes
Writer: Brett C. Leonard
7.5/10401 votesThis Is America or Fifty Bucks
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/30/2009
Tanya pitches Happiness Consultants to other women in her office, with mixed results. Damon goes to detention to hang out with his androgynous friend, leaving Ray baffled. Lenore gives Ray some lessons in branding and, after a chance encounter at a department store, offers Jessica some lifestyle advice.
Director: Seith Mann
Writer: Angela Robinson
7.7/10414 votesA Dick and a Dream or Fight the Honey
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/13/2009
Tanya worries that Lenore may stage a coup for control of Ray, who is unnerved by rumors of layoffs at his school.
Director: Dan Attias
Writer: Dmitry Lipkin, Colette Burson, Emily Kapnek, Brett C. Leonard