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A single-camera buddy comedy about what happens when two best friends come back together, just when they need each other most. Inspired by the ultra-close friendship between the series' creators and stars, "Playing House" centers

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Playing House Season 1 Episode 3 - Unfinished Business
    0.0/10(72 votes)

    #1 - Unfinished Business

    S1:E3

    Maggie and Mark investigate Bruce’s sudden disappearance. Emma reunites with her estranged mother Gwen.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Playing House Season 1 Episode 4 - Totes Kewl
    0.0/10(71 votes)

    #2 - Totes Kewl

    S1:E4

    Emma goes on a date with Maggie's divorce lawyer, and discovers a secret about her mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Playing House Season 1 Episode 5 - Drumline
    0.0/10(70 votes)

    #3 - Drumline

    S1:E5

    Maggie reconnects with an old flame at a high school drumline reunion while Emma bonds with a band geek.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Playing House Season 1 Episode 6 - Bosephus and the Catfish
    0.0/10(77 votes)

    #4 - Bosephus and the Catfish

    S1:E6

    Maggie is suspicious of her brother Zach's online girlfriend. Emma helps Bruce in an unexpected way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Playing House Season 1 Episode 7 - Spaghetti and Meatballs
    0.0/10(69 votes)

    #5 - Spaghetti and Meatballs

    S1:E7

    Emma and Maggie turn Mark's annual policemen's spaghetti dinner into a night that won't soon be forgotten.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Playing House Season 1 Episode 8 - 37 Weeks
    0.0/10(63 votes)

    #6 - 37 Weeks

    S1:E8

    Emma organizes a crew to help Maggie prepare the house for the baby and sparks fly when past secrets are revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Playing House Season 1 Episode 9 - Let's Have a Baby
    0.0/10(64 votes)

    #7 - Let's Have a Baby

    S1:E9

    Maggie and Emma fall head over heels for the charming OBGYN who is delivering Maggie's baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Playing House Season 1 Episode 10 - Bugs in Your Eyes
    0.0/10(63 votes)

    #8 - Bugs in Your Eyes

    S1:E10

    Maggie and Emma's preparations for the baby's christening are interrupted when Mark gets into trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Playing House Season 2 Episode 1 - Hello, Old Friend
    0.0/10(61 votes)

    #9 - Hello, Old Friend

    S2:E1

    An awkward run-in with Mark and Tina causes Maggie and Emma to go on a rescue mission deep inside enemy territory. Bruce and his mother prepare a traditional family recipe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Playing House Season 2 Episode 2 - Sleepless In Pinebrook
    0.0/10(55 votes)

    #10 - Sleepless In Pinebrook

    S2:E2

    Emma manages to coax a reluctant Maggie into online dating. Zach and Bruce babysit Charlotte.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Playing House Season 2 Episode 3 - Cashmere Burka
    0.0/10(49 votes)

    #11 - Cashmere Burka

    S2:E3

    Maggie agrees to direct a play written by Gwen; and Emma gets hot and heavy with a new flame.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Playing House Season 2 Episode 4 - Knotty Pine
    0.0/10(48 votes)

    #12 - Knotty Pine

    S2:E4

    Maggie and Emma accompany Tina to a woodworking class that's being taught by a sexy teacher and Mark and Tina face some uncomfortable truths.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Playing House Season 2 Episode 5 - Employee of the Month
    0.0/10(44 votes)

    #13 - Employee of the Month

    S2:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Playing House Season 3 Episode 1 - Cookie Jar
    0.0/10(43 votes)

    #14 - Cookie Jar

    S3:E1

    Maggie hosts a game night to welcome Bruce’s new girlfriend. Emma learns that “This is 40!”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Playing House Season 3 Episode 2 - None of Your Business
    0.0/10(39 votes)

    #15 - None of Your Business

    S3:E2

    Emma tries to rescue Tina from a makeup pyramid scheme. Maggie starts a nursing rotation with a doctor who is cold as ice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Playing House Season 3 Episode 3 - Gwen or Lose
    0.0/10(34 votes)

    #16 - Gwen or Lose

    S3:E3

    Mark coaches a women’s basketball team and Emma is horrified when she realizes who his star player is. Maggie takes reffing very seriously.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Playing House Season 3 Episode 4 - Paging Doctor Yes Please
    0.0/10(37 votes)

    #17 - Paging Doctor Yes Please

    S3:E4

    Maggie is invited to act in a nursing promo video and Emma gets involved. Zach teaches Bruce how to ride a bike.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Playing House Season 3 Episode 5 - You Wanna Roll With This?
    0.0/10(37 votes)

    #18 - You Wanna Roll With This?

    S3:E5

    Maggie and Emma face their biggest challenge yet. Mark sends back-up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Playing House Season 3 Episode 6 - Ride The Dragon
    0.0/10(33 votes)

    #19 - Ride The Dragon

    S3:E6

    Emma crashes Maggie’s owl-themed craft night. Zach brings Emma a treat and the gang goes on a real ride...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Playing House Season 3 Episode 7 - Game of Tweens
    0.0/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Game of Tweens

    S3:E7

    Emma and Tina plan a birthday party for their most demanding client yet, a 13 year old girl. Maggie goes on a date, but frosty feelings abound.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Playing House Season 3 Episode 8 - Reverse The Curse
    0.0/10(43 votes)

    #21 - Reverse The Curse

    S3:E8

    On their way to a fancy dinner, Maggie and Emma get into trouble in the best way possible. Some new and old friends come to their rescue.

    Director:Bob Roe
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Playing House Season 1 Episode 2 - Bird Bones
    5.0/10(100 votes)

    #22 - Bird Bones

    S1:E2

    Emma and Maggie go to brunch with Mark's wife. Mark takes a look into the theft of a garden gnome.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Playing House Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.5/10(119 votes)

    #23 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Emma returns home for her best friend Maggie's baby shower.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Playing House Season 2 Episode 6 - Kimmewah Kup
    8.0/10(49 votes)

    #24 - Kimmewah Kup

    S2:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Playing House Season 2 Episode 7 - Officer of the Year
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    #25 - Officer of the Year

    S2:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Unfinished Business" is the worst rated episode of "Playing House". It scored /10 based on 72 votes. Directed by Fred Savage and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/6/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Totes Kewl".