The BEST episodes of Casual season 1

Every episode of Casual season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Casual season 1!

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: 3/5/2024Network: HuluStatus: Ended
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Bottles
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7.90
275 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
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Mars
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7.83
271 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
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Biden
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7.54
289 votes

#3 - 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
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Friends
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7.52
357 votes

#4 - 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
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7.46
242 votes

#5 - 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
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Home
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7.44
248 votes

#6 - 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
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Mom
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7.42
267 votes

#7 - 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
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...
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7.32
268 votes

#8 - ...

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2015

Valerie breaks Alex's rules on casual sex. Alex is interviewed about his dating website. Laura takes things up a notch with an older man.

Directors: Max Winkler
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Pilot
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7.22
458 votes

#9 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2015

Newly-divorced Valerie and her teenage daughter, Laura, move in with Valerie’s younger brother, Alex. A committed bachelor and casual dater, Alex sets Valerie up via his popular dating website.

Directors: Jason Reitman
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Animals
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7.20
297 votes

#10 - Animals

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2015

Valerie decides to make a major move, but financial realities get in the way. Alex adopts a new friend. Laura fantasizes about an older man.

Directors: Max Winkler
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