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The Best Episodes of Up All Night

Every episode of Up All Night ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Up All Night!

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An irreverent look at parenthood through the point of view of an acerbic working mother, along with her stay-at-home husband and opinionated parents.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Up All Night Season 1 Episode 24 - The Proposals
    8.1/10(73 votes)

    #1 - The Proposals

    S1:E24

    Reagan loses her engagement ring, and Chris sees it as a chance to give her a proper proposal. Meanwhile, Julian helps Kevin in his efforts to reunite with Ava.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 6 - Birth
    7.8/10(106 votes)

    #2 - Birth

    S1:E6

    See how it all began by watching Chris and Reagan prepare for the birth of their little bundle of joy, Amy!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 19 - Couple Friends
    7.5/10(66 votes)

    #3 - Couple Friends

    S1:E19

    Reagan and Chris try a little too hard to befriend a fun couple, Justin and Lawrence, who have a young child. Meanwhile, Ava's feud with Luke over her show's business dealings gets uncomfortably personal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 8 - First Night Away
    7.4/10(93 votes)

    #4 - First Night Away

    S1:E8

    Reagan and Chris have a romantic night away to reignite the spark in their relationship. While babysitting Amy, Ava connects with the Brinkley's neighbor, Kevin, a single dad who is the complete opposite of her ostentatious boyfriend, Julian.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 13 - Rivals
    7.4/10(80 votes)

    #5 - Rivals

    S1:E13

    Reagan and Ava are thrown into a spiral when rival talk-show host and former friend of the show, Shayna, is suspected of stealing their show ideas. At home, Reagan develops some jealous feelings towards Chris's new female friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 15 - Day After Valentine's Day
    7.4/10(71 votes)

    #6 - Day After Valentine's Day

    S1:E15

    When Ava and Kevin have an epic blow-out, Reagan and Chris find themselves wistful for relationship drama and unintentionally end up creating some of their own.

    Director:Joe Russo
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Up All Night Season 2 Episode 10 - First Snow
    7.4/10(51 votes)

    #7 - First Snow

    S2:E10

    Regan and Chris’ attempt to take Amy to see snow for the first time turns into an unexpected misadventure. Meanwhile, Ava gets some help from Scott when she has trouble planning for Christmas gifts on a budget.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 4 - New Car
    7.3/10(105 votes)

    #8 - New Car

    S1:E4

    Reagan and Chris look for a practical family car that still has style; Ava finds preparing for serious talk-show topics exhausting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Emily Spivey

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  9. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 10 - Week Off
    7.3/10(82 votes)

    #9 - Week Off

    S1:E10

    When the Ava show takes a break, Reagan is thrilled to spend the week at home with Amy, but her type-A personality and defiant sense of justice upset the delicate balance of Chris's neighborhood social life. Meanwhile, Ava tries to win over Kevin's daughter by giving her vocal lessons for a performance at school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 11 - First Christmas
    7.3/10(89 votes)

    #10 - First Christmas

    S1:E11

    Reagan goes to great lengths to give Amy a perfect Christmas while Ava's relationship with Kevin hits an obstacle.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writer:Tucker Cawley

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  11. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 18 - New Boss
    7.3/10(62 votes)

    #11 - New Boss

    S1:E18

    A new boss takes the reins of Ava's show after it's acquired by Ava and Reagan's idol. Elsewhere, Chris and Reed try to restore an old motorcycle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 22 - Letting Go
    7.3/10(63 votes)

    #12 - Letting Go

    S1:E22

    Reagan and Ava's changing responsibilities at home, a newly walking Amy and Julian's most recent gift to Ava, a dog, threaten to interfere with the booking of their dream guest - music legend Stevie Nicks. Meanwhile, Chris might be in over his head when he is "promoted" to a younger hockey league.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 12 - New Year's Eve
    7.2/10(80 votes)

    #13 - New Year's Eve

    S1:E12

    Reagan's extreme competiveness comes out at a New Year's Eve game night, much to Chris's embarrassment. Meanwhile, Kevin worries that Ava is ashamed of him and Missy brings an unexpected date to the party.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 14 - Preschool Auction
    7.2/10(71 votes)

    #14 - Preschool Auction

    S1:E14

    Reagan wants to secure a spot at a prestigious preschool for Amy and tries to win favor by organizing a charity auction with Ava's help. Elsewhere, Chris and his brother find that they haven't outgrown their competitive ways from childhood.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 23 - Hey Jealousy
    7.1/10(66 votes)

    #15 - Hey Jealousy

    S1:E23

    With Reagan working more closely with Luke, Chris starts to show signs of jealousy, but it takes his buddy Reed's bad advice to send him into a full-blown panic. Meanwhile, Ava is surprised to learn that her rival, Shayna, will be competing against her in a 10K run for charity and enlists the help of celebrity trainer Gideon Kirk.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 9 - Hiring and Firing
    7.0/10(86 votes)

    #16 - Hiring and Firing

    S1:E9

    Reagan's inability to fire a less-than-stellar assistant, Nancy, leads Ava to question whether she has lost her edge. Meanwhile, Reagan and Chris hope to find a babysitter that will give him some much-needed parental relief.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 16 - Travel Day
    7.0/10(67 votes)

    #17 - Travel Day

    S1:E16

    It's Reagan and Chris versus the airport when they travel with baby Amy for the first time. Ava agrees to be the minister for the wedding of her former band mate, Amanda, and past tensions come back to haunt them. Meanwhile, Kevin deals with Ava's feelings on marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 17 - First Birthday
    7.0/10(60 votes)

    #18 - First Birthday

    S1:E17

    A moment of weakness with his uncomfortably enthusiastic neighbors leads Chris to agree to host a joint first birthday party for Amy, and Reagan to accuse him of being a pushover. Ava takes it upon herself to take the birthday party to the next level, while Nancy sees this as an opportunity to look for a man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 21 - Daddy Daughter Time
    7.0/10(66 votes)

    #19 - Daddy Daughter Time

    S1:E21

    When Chris gets a segment on the Ava show, Reagan starts to realize how much she needs her own space at work. Meanwhile, Ava's dad visits with his family, who are more interested in meeting celebrities like Sharon Osbourne, Ava's rival, than spending time with Ava.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Up All Night Season 2 Episode 1 - Friendships and Partnerships
    7.0/10(64 votes)

    #20 - Friendships and Partnerships

    S2:E1

    Reagan and Ava's friendship is tested following the news of the show's cancellation. Meanwhile, Reagan hires her brother Scott to help remodel their bathroom, and Chris decides to re-enter the working world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Emily Spivey, Tucker Cawley

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  21. Up All Night Season 2 Episode 8 - The Game of Life
    7.0/10(49 votes)

    #21 - The Game of Life

    S2:E8

    Reagan, Chris and Scott get invited to join Gene and Terry at their mountain cabin for their annual "Family Funlympics." Meanwhile, when Reagan decides she needs to leave the cabin to go and check up on Ava, she is shocked to learn that Ava has new friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 5 - Mr. Bob's Toddler Kaleidoscope
    6.9/10(105 votes)

    #22 - Mr. Bob's Toddler Kaleidoscope

    S1:E5

    Reagan worries her busy schedule is interfering parenting; Chris gets involved in Amy's playgroup; Ava stresses about not spending enough time with Reagan.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 20 - Baby Fever
    6.9/10(62 votes)

    #23 - Baby Fever

    S1:E20

    Chris pulls out all the stops to convince Reagan to have another baby. Meanwhile, Ava's decision to join a mentorship program, started by Yvonne Encanto, has less than stellar results and Missy is worried she's cheating on Ava by helping Luke.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Up All Night Season 2 Episode 6 - Ma'am'd
    6.9/10(52 votes)

    #24 - Ma'am'd

    S2:E6

    After failing to get Chris's attention, Reagan worries that she is losing her romantic touch. A visit to the dentist gives her a much needed confidence boost. Meanwhile, when Ava learns her neighbors aren't so fond of her, she teams up with Walter to give the neighborhood a haunted house like they have never seen before.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Up All Night Season 1 Episode 3 - Working Late and Working It
    6.8/10(122 votes)

    #25 - Working Late and Working It

    S1:E3

    Chris tries to get Reagan to spice up their relationship; Ava is upset that her ex-boyfriend is getting married.

    Director:Joe Russo
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Proposals" is the best rated episode of "Up All Night". It scored 8.1/10 based on 73 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/12/2012. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Birth".