The BEST episodes of Casual
Every episode of Casual ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Casual!
A single-camera series that follows the story of a dysfunctional family trying to help each other navigate the modern dating scene. Recent divorcee Valerie and her bachelor brother coach each other through the crazy world of dating (on-line and off), while living under the same roof again for the second time and raising her teenage daughter.
#1 - Bottles
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2015
Laura invites several unwelcome guests to Alex's house for Thanksgiving dinner they'll all never forget.
#2 - Mars
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2015
Tensions run high at Dawn and Charles' rehearsal dinner. Laura attends an art exhibition. A discovery shocks Alex to his core.
#4 - The Great Unknown
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/23/2016
A family crisis brings Valerie, Alex and Laura together.
#5 - The Rat King
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/20/2017
Rae’s discovery of a rat in the bathroom sparks a hunt through Alex’s house. Leon and Leia’s relationship escalates.
#6 - Threesomes
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/12/2016
Valerie must choose between two very different men; Alex's relationship with a young co-worker draws attention; Laura and Aubrey present an irresistible offer to Spencer.
#7 - Biden
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2015
Alex's secret leads to a pleasant surprise. Laura bonds with Michael after things spin out of control at school. Valerie opens up with her ex-husband.
#8 - Reunion
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/2/2016
Valerie and Jack indulge their fantasies at a hotel. Alex adjusts to his new life with Sarah. Laura and Spencer screen a series of teen romance films.
#9 - Friends
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2015
Alex hangs out with Valerie’s new friend, Leon. Valerie parties with a group of 20-somethings. Laura gets in over her head at a house party.
#10 - Ashes to Ashes
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/23/2017
In the wake of Charles’ death, Alex and Valerie adjust to their new lives apart. Laura schemes to remove her tattoo. Dawn makes an unexpected announcement.
#11 - The Hermit & the Moon
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/1/2017
Valerie tries to repair her relationship with Laura while confronting resentments she harbors towards Dawn. Alex resolves to embark on an epic camping trip – but is epically derailed.
#12 - Dave
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2015
Alex leans on Leon for emotional support. Laura contemplates a new life. Valerie, Alex, and Emmy reach an impasse.
#13 - 40
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/16/2016
Alex makes plans for Valerie's 40th birthday; Drew and Valerie revisit a place that is special to them; Laura makes a decision regarding Spencer.
#14 - The Magpie
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/19/2016
After Sarah and Jordan's engagement party, Alex's personal and professional lives collide; Valerie reconsiders her decision; Laura's interest in Spencer results in complications.
#15 - Phase 3
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/7/2016
Alex’s troubling new obsession leads Valerie to take matters into her own hands. Laura investigates switching high schools.
#16 - Home
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2015
Alex, Emmy, and Leon get adventurous. Laura is devastated by news involving her mother, Valerie.
#17 - Firesale
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/18/2017
Valerie is roped into being a bridesmaid for a wedding she thinks is ridiculous. Alex and Judy revel in their new romance. Laura raises money for a move to Sacramento.
#18 - 100 Cows
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/5/2016
Valerie is set up with Jennifer's friend, but her mind is on another person; Alex hopes to impress Sarah with an engagement present; Laura's friendship with Aubrey gets personal.
#19 - Troubleshooting
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/13/2017
Alex reacquaints himself with the demands of working full-time. Valerie catches up with Jennifer and learns an intriguing secret about Jack. Laura goes door-to-door collecting signatures, while interning for a new environmental group.
#20 - Mom
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2015
Valerie and Alex's mother shows up unannounced. Valerie receives sound advice from an unlikely source. Laura and Michael share a moment.
#21 - Fresno
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/4/2017
Valerie and Jack drive to Fresno to meet Valerie’s half-brother. Laura considers whether to speak at a town council meeting. Alex’s plan to impress a co-worker backfires when his house is taken over by a YouTube celebrity’s photo shoot.
#22 - Trivial Pursuit
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2016
Alex embraces his new role as Laura’s teacher but his methods are questionable. Valerie reaches out to old friends and makes an unsettling discovery.
#23 - Such Good Friends
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/14/2016
Valerie tries to take her friendship with fellow therapist Jennifer to the next level. Alex considers an offer from a venture capitalist to keep Snooger from going under. Laura considers joining a homeschool study group.
#24 - The Table
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/23/2017
Valerie enlists Leon’s help to accept delivery of a new dining room table. Alex pitches his business idea to investors. Laura participates in a sex study.
#25 - Look at Me
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/6/2017
Valerie’s fling with her classmate gets more complicated than she had hoped. Laura uncovers troubling information about her ballot proposition. A date inspires Alex to consider his future.