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 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - Home
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2015
Alex, Emmy, and Leon get adventurous. Laura is devastated by news involving her mother, Valerie.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - Big Green Egg
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/21/2016
Alex hosts a dinner for his new business partner Jordan, only to be confronted with someone from his past. Valerie joins Jennifer for Game Night with her friends. Laura gets to know one of the girls from her home school group.
#23 - Death and Taxes
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/9/2016
Valerie must spend time with Drew and their accountant; Alex turns to therapy; Laura helps Spencer with tough decisions.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.