Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

M
S1
S2
E1
7.3
7.5
E2
7.6
7.8
E3
8.1
7.9
E4
7.6
8.2
E5
7.7
8.0
E6
7.7
7.5
E7
7.4
7.4
E8
7.8
7.9
Avg
7.7
7.8
Great
Good
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Episode Power Rankings

The best and worst episodes at a glance. Use this to find must-watch episodes or ones you might want to skip.

🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.2

S2E4 Death by a Thousand Cold Cuts

A big loss exposes bigger fissures in Ryan and Karen's relationship, and sends Karen seeking out some familiar comfort.

#2
S1E3 8.1

Chapter Three: Free Scones

Karen reluctantly agrees to help Ryan find an apartment while Kim eagerly volunteers to help him check another big milestone off his list.

#3
S2E5 8.0

Ryan Joins the Crips

Ryan explores a new romantic opportunity but is caught off guard by a surprising dilemma. A destitute Kim is forced to move back in with her parents.

  1. 4. S2E3 "That's the Way the Boys Are" 7.9
  2. 5. S2E8 "Here's Where the Story Ends" 7.9
  3. 6. S1E8 "Chapter Eight: Gay Gardens" 7.8
  4. 7. S2E2 "I Don't Like It Like This" 7.8
  5. 8. S1E5 "Chapter Five: Vagina Momologues" 7.7
  6. 9. S1E6 "Chapter Six: Straight Potential" 7.7
  7. 10. S1E2 "Chapter Two: The Deep End" 7.6

📉 Bottom Episodes

#16
S1E1 7.3

Chapter One: Cerebral LOLzy

In the wake of being hit by a car, Ryan begins a coveted internship and finds an opportunity to redefine himself based on his recent run-in.

  1. 15. S2E7 "Why Is No One Ready?" 7.4
  2. 14. S1E7 "Chapter Seven: Blind Deaf Date" 7.4
  3. 13. S2E6 "Prom Queens" 7.5
  4. 12. S2E1 "One Day Stand" 7.5
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The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted chronologically. The colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for upward or downward trends to see if quality improved or declined over time.

S1 S2 6.577.588.59 Rating 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Episode 10 9 8 7 6 5
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Episode Engagement

Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

Rating threshold:
6 Standouts
2 Infamous
7 Hidden Gems
1 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 7.27.47.67.88.08.2 Rating 168 208 256 317 391 Votes (log scale)
Top Standout: S1E3 Chapter Three: Free Scones
Most Infamous: S1E1 Chapter One: Cerebral LOLzy
Best Hidden Gem: S2E4 Death by a Thousand Cold Cuts

Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.

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Season Momentum

Did each season build momentum or fizzle out? Green arrows mean the finale rated higher than the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows = bigger swings.

5678910 Rating S1 7.4 7.6 +0.2 S2 7.7 7.7 0.0
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Season Consistency

Some seasons are reliable bangers. Others are hit-or-miss. Each dot is an episode. Tightly clustered dots mean consistent quality. Scattered dots mean a mixed bag.

6789 Rating S1 Steady avg 7.7 S2 Steady avg 7.8 Episode Premiere/Finale

Each dot is an episode. Clustered dots = consistent quality. Scattered dots = variable season. Hover for episode details.

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