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The Best Episodes of This Fool Season 1

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

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Julio Lopez has a heart of gold and goes out of his way to help everyone but himself. Julio attempts to better his community, overcome his codependency issues with his family, and navigate working-class life

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    This Fool Season 1 Episode 2 - Putazos
    8.1/10(193 votes)

    S1:E2

    Luis can’t help but revert to his old ways when a former rival shows up and challenges him to a fight. Julio is conflicted on how to best help his cousin.

    Director:Pat Bishop
    Writer:Curtis Cook

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  2. This Fool Season 1 Episode 9 - F*ck the Rich
    8.0/10(138 votes)

    S1:E9

    With Hugs Not Thugs struggling financially, Julio helps Minister Payne court a pair of out-of-touch billionaires attempting to rebrand themselves.

    Director:Matt Ingebretson
    Writer:Matt Ingebretson

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  3. This Fool Season 1 Episode 4 - Y Tu Julio También
    7.9/10(154 votes)

    S1:E4

    It’s Julio’s Birthday! And he’s miserable! And he misses Maggie! Luis struggles to understand why Julio hates his birthday and decides to force Julio to celebrate.

    Director:Pat Bishop
    Writers:Jake Weisman, Caroline Anderson

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  4. This Fool Season 1 Episode 6 - Los Botes
    7.9/10(140 votes)

    S1:E6

    Luis finds himself in an unlikely alliance with Maria. Julio finds himself desperate to be thought of as a nice guy, with increasingly disastrous consequences.

    Director:Diego Velasco
    Writer:Monica Padrick

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  5. This Fool Season 1 Episode 5 - Sandy Says
    7.8/10(146 votes)

    S1:E5

    Luis’ antics land him in therapy, where he gets in touch with his deepest emotions for the first time, much to Julio’s chagrin.

    Director:Diego Velasco
    Writers:Johan Miranda, Pat Bishop

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  6. This Fool Season 1 Episode 7 - Sh*t or Get Off the Pot
    7.7/10(133 votes)

    S1:E7

    Maggie takes Julio on a hike against his will, while Luis babysits Aiden and Michael. What could go wrong?

    Director:Pat Bishop
    Writer:Tamara Yajia

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  7. This Fool Season 1 Episode 8 - The Devil Made Me Do It
    7.6/10(129 votes)

    S1:E8

    Luis goes to great lengths to avoid atoning for his past sins. Meanwhile, it’s Aiden’s first communion and Julio isn’t too pleased with the choice of godmother.

    Director:Pat Bishop
    Writer:Jonathan Cerda-Rowell

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  8. This Fool Season 1 Episode 10 - A Fresh Start
    7.6/10(139 votes)

    S1:E10

    As Luis gets ready to move forward with his life by graduating from Hugs Not Thugs, Julio faces a big decision about his own future.

    Director:Matt Ingebretson
    Writer:Chris Estrada

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  9. This Fool Season 1 Episode 3 - Emotional Timothy
    7.5/10(159 votes)

    S1:E3

    Julio takes a bold step forward in getting over his relationship with Maggie, while Luis seeks to gain closure from an ex with the help of Minister Payne.

    Director:Matt Ingebretson
    Writer:Eliza Jiménez Cossio

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  10. This Fool Season 1 Episode 1 - A Storm is Coming
    7.2/10(195 votes)

    S1:E1

    Julio has a new client as a case worker at Hugs Not Thugs: His recently incarcerated cousin Luis, who used to bully him. Julio’s also got a new roommate… his recently incarcerated cousin Luis!

    Director:Pat Bishop
    Writers:Jake Weisman, Matt Ingebretson, Pat Bishop, Chris Estrada

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Putazos" is the best rated episode of "This Fool" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 193 votes. Directed by Pat Bishop and written by Curtis Cook, it aired on 8/12/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "F*ck the Rich".