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The Best Episodes of Splitting Up Together

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Lena and Martin were once madly in love. But, like many marriages, time and circumstance eventually took their toll, and they decide that everyone's lives would be better if they got a divorce. Facing a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Splitting Up Together Season 1 Episode 7 - Star of Milo
    7.9/10(114 votes)

    S1:E7

    Despite Lena and Martin getting along as co-parents, they must determine the best way to orchestrate Milo's upcoming birthday festivities based on their new system of boundaries. Meanwhile, Oliver is pleasantly surprised when Jenna shares a birthday invite with an unforeseen guest. Elsewhere, Maya takes matters into her own hands and reveals a surprise guest of her own.

    Director:Morgan Sackett
    Writer:Ally Israelson

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  2. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 9 - Contact High
    7.9/10(83 votes)

    S2:E9

    Frazzled by her intimate dream about Martin, Lena accidentally injures her tooth and reluctantly goes to the dentist; Martin escorts Lena to Mae's parent-teacher conference after she inadvertently gets high; Maya asks a familiar face out on a date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Splitting Up Together Season 1 Episode 8 - Heat Wave
    7.8/10(109 votes)

    S1:E8

    Lena and Martin choose to share the house for the summer while the children are away at camp despite Lena's reservations, but soon realize it might not be the worst idea. They collectively agree to throw their annual backyard pina colada party where they will celebrate their independence from their children. Elsewhere, a friendly face returns back home and Martin can't help but see it as

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Emily Kapnek

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  4. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 7 - Paige Turner
    7.8/10(87 votes)

    S2:E7

    Vlad announces that construction on the house is almost finished; Martin begins dating a divorcee who works in his building; Camille tries to be a good influence on Arthur's nephew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Splitting Up Together Season 1 Episode 6 - Letting Ghost
    7.7/10(111 votes)

    S1:E6

    Martin and Lena are thrilled when they hear that Mae has won the lead in the school musical but are surprised to learn that she has been confiding in the school psychiatrist, Dr. Rydacto, about her feelings toward how not divorced they are acting. Meanwhile, Martin has reservations about how fast his relationship with his girlfriend is going and asks Mason for girl advice.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Emma Barrie

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  6. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 12 - Luv Ya 2
    7.7/10(80 votes)

    S2:E12

    After a doctor's visit, Arthur learns he's under stress due to the approach of Valentine's Day; Arthur asks Camille if they can take a break from the holiday; Lena decides she wants to cook a platonic Valentine's Day dinner for Martin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 13 - Everything's Okay
    7.6/10(81 votes)

    S2:E13

    Lena confirms that she has feelings for Martin but is confused when his response is not what she expects. To escape the situation, Lena joins Camille and Maya on a road trip for a girl's weekend before Maya's baby arrives. Meanwhile, Martin, still considering how to respond to Lena, joins Arthur, Frank and Henry in chasing after the women.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 14 - Annie, Are You Okay?
    7.6/10(78 votes)

    S2:E14

    Lisa's unexpected pregnancy causes more complications than what Lena and Martin anticipated. Without Martin's knowledge, Lena decides to help Lisa despite her insistence about not wanting them involved in the baby's life. Meanwhile, Mae and Mason try to force Lena to admit that she and Martin are back together. After Maya's false labor scare, she returns from the hospital and is put on bedrest by Frank who insists on taking care of her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Splitting Up Together Season 1 Episode 2 - Devil May Care
    7.5/10(173 votes)

    S1:E2

    With this being Martin's week in the house to take care of the kids, he discovers that daughter Mae finds his parenting skills to be lacking and a bit sexist. Meanwhile, Lena's time in the garage gives her time to contemplate going out with a handsome doctor and perhaps taking the relationship to the next level.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Emily Kapnek

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  10. Splitting Up Together Season 1 Episode 4 - Soups Jealous
    7.5/10(126 votes)

    S1:E4

    Lena goes out on another date with Wes, whom she's smitten with; but unbeknownst to her, Martin is doing his best to take care of a sick Milo. Meanwhile, Maya makes a decision on whether or not to become a single mother.

    Director:Helen Hunt
    Writer:Brian Gallivan

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  11. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 6 - Glowing Pains
    7.5/10(82 votes)

    S2:E6

    Lena tries to support Maya with her pregnancy, only to get accused of being too controlling; after Martin reads Mae's diary, he suspects that she is romantically involved with her teacher and panics.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Splitting Up Together Season 1 Episode 5 - Nevertheless... She Went Clubbing
    7.4/10(119 votes)

    S1:E5

    Unbeknownst to Lena and to her dismay, Martin starts to date a familiar face and surprisingly begins to see the world of relationships through brand-new eyes. Meanwhile, Lena tries to show she's a good role model to her kids by proving a point and faking a night out on the town.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Neel Shah

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  13. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 17 - Go Out The Lights
    7.4/10(75 votes)

    S2:E17

    In an effort to connect with their kids and bring the family closer together, Lena and Martin plan a fun outing, only to be interrupted by a blackout. Elsewhere, Lena urges an overdue Maya to get induced but must succumb and honor her birthing plan. Meanwhile, Martin continues to try and figure out where his relationship with Lisa stands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Splitting Up Together Season 1 Episode 3 - Street Meat
    7.3/10(146 votes)

    S1:E3

    While Lena gets ready to go out on a first date with a handsome man whose sexual chemistry is undeniable, Martin finishes his dance lessons with Charlotte and attempts to try to fix things with Lena on what would have been their 16th wedding anniversary. Meanwhile, Mason is being teased by his friends for not being as sexually active as they claim to be; and to prove that she would be a good mom, Maya attempts to watch over Lena and Martin's kids, with questionable results.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Brian Rubenstein

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  15. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 1 - Sign Language
    7.3/10(107 votes)

    S2:E1

    After Lena and Martin sleep together, Lena searches for signs that they are or aren't meant to be a couple; Arthur and Camille trail Lisa Apple, hoping to determine if she is pregnant with Martin's baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 8 - Messy
    7.3/10(85 votes)

    S2:E8

    Things get complicated after Lena and Vlad kiss; Martin goes to Paige's house for more privacy but feels uneasy; Mae finds out that Mason has a crush on a girl at school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 15 - The Pump Station
    7.3/10(71 votes)

    S2:E15

    Martin grows suspicious of Lena's strange behavior when she begins sneaking out of the house to secretly help Lisa Apple with her baby. Lena tries to avoid Martin but feels she needs to tell him the truth about her arrangement with Lisa. Meanwhile, Martin takes Mae on a driving lesson, which turns into a hot pursuit.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 2 - Asking for a Friend
    7.2/10(94 votes)

    S2:E2

    Martin finds every way he can to avoid asking Lisa Apple if she is pregnant; Lena worries Mason is changing himself to please his new girlfriend; Maya tells Frank a made-up story about a friend who is dating someone new.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 4 - War of the Wagners
    7.1/10(80 votes)

    S2:E4

    Lena and Martin battle for control of the house; Milo announces he wants to go to a school for the gifted; Lena and Martin give conflicting advice to Mason on how to deal with his recent breakup.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 11 - Baby's First Job Interview
    7.1/10(75 votes)

    S2:E11

    Camille urges Lena to become more active on social media to get her business off the ground; Martin takes over for Lena as Milo's room parent and investigates why Milo is feared by his classmates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 16 - Melancholicky
    7.1/10(72 votes)

    S2:E16

    Lena and Martin announce to the kids that Lisa Apple's baby, Annie, is their half-sister, and Martin is surprised when they aren't interested in meeting her. Lena feels the burden of being stuck in the middle between Martin and Lisa but still offers to help bring both families together. Meanwhile, Mason overhears Lena and Martin's conversation about Lisa's financial difficulties and decides to start a fundraising campaign to help. Elsewhere, Lena feels a bit of empty nest syndrome.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Splitting Up Together Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.0/10(259 votes)

    S1:E1

    After breaking the news to friends and family about the divorce, Lena has to deal with her son Mason's growing pains; Martin secretly tries to atone for an oversight and surprise his ex-wife.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Dean Holland

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  23. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 3 - We Need to Talk About Karen
    7.0/10(89 votes)

    S2:E3

    Lena decides to call Martin's bluff on selling the house but is surprised when he begins getting the house ready for sale; Lena tries to cheer up Mae by inviting her friend from camp to visit; the friend seemingly brings supernatural events with her.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 5 - Yes, Deer
    6.9/10(80 votes)

    S2:E5

    Lena and Martin have opposing mind-sets over the new contractor's repair methods; Martin takes Mason camping to help him get over his breakup with Hazel and to teach him how to be a man, but learns from him that it is okay to express his emotions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Splitting Up Together Season 2 Episode 18 - Welcome Home
    6.7/10(87 votes)

    S2:E18

    Milo complains that Grandparents Day is coming up at school and doesn't feel Henry is interesting enough to participate. Lena and the kids urge Martin to reconnect with his long-estranged father, Brock, to rebuild their relationship. Meanwhile, Lisa continues to struggle financially and considers moving back home with her parents. Elsewhere, after listening to a true crime podcast, Maya worries that Frank has a dark past he has been hiding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Star of Milo" is the best rated episode of "Splitting Up Together". It scored 7.9/10 based on 114 votes. Directed by Morgan Sackett and written by Ally Israelson, it aired on 5/15/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Contact High".