The BEST episodes of Close Enough

Every episode of Close Enough ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Close Enough!

A young married couple juggles everyday challenges such as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.

Last Updated: 12/9/2024Network: HBO MaxStatus: Ended

7.91

89 votes

#1 - Cyber Matrix

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/25/2021

Alex buys his first smartphone, which seduces him into a digital fantasy world.

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7.83

52 votes

#2 - Halloween Enough

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/7/2022

When a thunderstorm makes trick-or-treating impossible, the gang tells Candice a trio of scary stories to save her Halloween.

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7.79

71 votes

#3 - Where'd You Go, Bridgette?

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/25/2021

While Pearle helps Bridgette break her phone addiction, the others mistakenly believe Bridgette has been abducted.

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7.77

90 votes

#4 - Sauceface

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/25/2021

Candice becomes the kingpin of an illegal hot-sauce racket.

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7.73

122 votes

#5 - Skate Dad

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2020

Struggling to bond with Candice, Josh goes all out to become the world's best skate dad.

Directors: Calvin Wong

Writer: J.G. Quintel, Minty Lewis

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7.70

86 votes

#6 - Man Up

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2021

After Josh abandons his family in the face of danger, he asks Pearle to train him to be brave.

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7.67

72 votes

#7 - Time Hooch

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/25/2021

Alex and Josh travel back in time to save Alex and Bridgette’s marriage.

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7.65

107 votes

#8 - Josh Gets Shredded

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/25/2021

After struggling to play with Candice, Josh tries to get fit but overdoes it.

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7.63

147 votes

#9 - Logan's Run'd

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/9/2020

In a last-ditch attempt to prove they can still party, Emily, Josh, and Alex follow Bridgette to a hot new nightclub.

Directors: Calvin Wong, J.G. Quintel

Writer: Chris Kula

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7.53

49 votes

#10 - Robots with Benefits

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/7/2022

Fearing for their jobs, Josh and his coworkers must destroy their robot replacement.

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7.49

73 votes

#11 - Birthdaze

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/25/2021

Tired of children’s birthday parties, Josh and Emily try to make Candice’s party more exciting for adults.

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7.47

114 votes

#12 - 100% No Stress Day

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/9/2020

The roommates work together to give Emily a stress-free day but are promptly sidetracked by shady characters from Alex's past.

Directors: Sean Szeles

Writer: Bill Oakley, Marlena Rodriguez

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7.47

57 votes

#13 - Candice Candice Revolution

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/7/2022

Candice’s mind is blown when she first tries breakfast-for-dinner, opening up a world of anarchy.

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7.40

97 votes

#14 - The Canine Guy

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/9/2020

After a fight with Alex, Josh befriends a talking dog. Meanwhile, Emily and Bridgette receive inspiration from "Weird Al" Yankovic on a songwriting retreat in the forest.

Directors: Calvin Wong

Writer: Andres Salaff, Deepak Sethi

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7.38

56 votes

#15 - Never Meet Your Heroes

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/7/2022

Alex gets the opportunity to perfect his writing skills as an apprentice under his favorite author.

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7.37

57 votes

#16 - Hellspital

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/7/2022

The gang begs a seriously ill Alex to seek medical attention, but his fear of doctors causes him to avoid hospitals at all costs.

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7.36

117 votes

#17 - Prank War

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/9/2020

Bridgette and Emily are put in danger when Josh attempts to prove he's the king of pranks.

Directors: Sean Szeles

Writer: Madeline Queripel, Matt Price, Minty Lewis, Ryan Pequin

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7.35

55 votes

#18 - Bridgette the Brain

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/7/2022

Bridgette and her sister Olivia’s lifelong rivalry comes to a head as they vie for their mother’s approval.

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7.34

94 votes

#19 - First Date

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/9/2020

While Josh and Emily try to rekindle their relationship, Alex acts as Bridgette's wingman on a horrifying double date.

Directors: Calvin Wong

Writer: Kristy Grant, Marlena Rodriguez

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7.33

69 votes

#20 - Secret Horse

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/25/2021

A horse gets loose during a windstorm and teaches the gang to dream again.

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7.33

100 votes

#21 - So Long Boys

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/9/2020

When Emily has a pregnancy scare, Josh considers a vasectomy as Alex embraces fatherhood.

Directors: Calvin Wong

Writer: Deepak Sethi, Matt Price

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7.32

84 votes

#22 - Houseguest From Hell

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/25/2021

Emily lets an old friend crash at the apartment but getting rid of her proves difficult.

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7.28

67 votes

#23 - Handy

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/25/2021

Randy discovers his true calling while stranded on a deserted island.

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7.28

47 votes

#24 - The Weird Kid

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/7/2022

After worrying that she and Candice are growing apart, Emily magically becomes a kid again – and tries to befriend Candice at school.

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7.27

105 votes

#25 - Cool Moms

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/9/2020

Emily tries to roll with the "cool moms" at Candice's school, while Josh and Alex help Randy find his mom.

Directors: Sean Szeles

Writer: Alison Agosti, Matt Price

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