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.

Last Updated: 3/19/2023Network:Hulu
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Bottles
star
7.91
272 votes

#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.

Directors: Tricia Brock
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Mars
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7.84
268 votes

#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.

Directors: Fred Savage
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Finale
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7.79
92 votes

#3 - Finale

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/31/2018

Alex and Valerie grapple with an unexpected death in the family and put big life decisions on hold to go on a double date. Laura finds clarity in her love life. Series Finale.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The Great Unknown
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7.69
192 votes

#4 - The Great Unknown

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/23/2016

A family crisis brings Valerie, Alex and Laura together.

Directors: Fred Savage
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The Rat King
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7.59
161 votes

#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.

Directors: Amy York Rubin
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Threesomes
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7.56
199 votes

#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.

Directors: Lynn Shelton
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Reunion
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7.54
198 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Marielle Heller
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Biden
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7.54
287 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael Weaver
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The Hermit & the Moon
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7.53
150 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Jason Reitman
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Ashes to Ashes
star
7.52
218 votes

#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.

Directors: Lynn Shelton
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Friends
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7.51
356 votes

#11 - 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.

Directors: Jason Reitman
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Dave
star
7.50
239 votes

#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.

Directors: Fred Savage
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Phase 3
star
7.47
253 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: Jason Reitman
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40
star
7.47
173 votes

#14 - 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.

Directors: Michael Weaver
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The Magpie
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7.46
186 votes

#15 - 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.

Directors: Lynn Shelton
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
100 Cows
star
7.45
198 votes

#16 - 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.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Troubleshooting
star
7.45
158 votes

#17 - 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.

Directors: Amy York Rubin
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Firesale
star
7.44
150 votes

#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.

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Home
star
7.43
246 votes

#19 - Home

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2015

Alex, Emmy, and Leon get adventurous. Laura is devastated by news involving her mother, Valerie.

Directors: Tricia Brock
Writer: Harris Danow
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Mom
star
7.42
264 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael Weaver
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Fresno
star
7.42
161 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael Weaver
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
The Table
star
7.41
181 votes

#22 - 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.

Writer: Liz Tigelaar
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Trivial Pursuit
star
7.41
230 votes

#23 - 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.

Directors: Jason Reitman
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Such Good Friends
star
7.41
222 votes

#24 - 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.

Directors: Karyn Kusama
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Look at Me
star
7.38
171 votes

#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.

Directors: Lake Bell
Writer: Harris Danow
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes

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