The WORST episodes of Close Enough

Every episode of Close Enough ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 9/15/2024Network: HBO MaxStatus: Ended

6.74

43 votes

#1 - Legend of the Pier

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/7/2022

Bridgette sets out to re-live her teenage glory days… but finds it’s far more difficult than she imagined.

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6.91

44 votes

#2 - The Perfect Couple

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/7/2022

When Alex and Bridgette get sick of kid-friendly activities, Josh and Emily seek out new like-minded parent friends.

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6.93

71 votes

#3 - World's Greatest Teacher

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/25/2021

When a new music teacher becomes popular, a jealous Mr. Campbell plots her downfall.

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6.94

70 votes

#4 - Men Rock!

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/25/2021

Bridgette and Emily discover they are beloved rock stars in a foreign country.

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6.98

58 votes

#5 - Randy Free Solos

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/7/2022

Randy goes to great lengths to impress a handsome rock climbing instructor.

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6.98

61 votes

#6 - Venice Vengeance

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2022

When she and Candice face off against her oldest rival at Venice Beach, Pearle returns to her childhood roots as a Champion Sandcastle Builder.

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7.02

97 votes

#7 - Clap Like This

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/9/2020

Josh finally sells a video game and gets to experience how the other half lives, while birthday girl Bridgette is forced to get a real job.

Directors: Calvin Wong

Writer: Deepak Sethi

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7.04

84 votes

#8 - Haunted Couch

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/25/2021

Bridgette is sick of unreliable guys who "ghost" her until she falls for an actual ghost.

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7.04

48 votes

#9 - Bike & Survive

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/7/2022

After Alex gets the latest home-exercise bike, the rest of the gang worry that he’s getting sucked into a cult.

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7.10

98 votes

#10 - Meet the Frackers

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

Randy discovers his birth parents are alive and wealthy.

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7.11

44 votes

#11 - Match Made In Valhalla

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/7/2022

Bridgette finds the perfect match for Alex… but has second thoughts when she realizes she still has feelings for him.

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7.13

208 votes

#12 - Quilty Pleasures

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

While working on Candice's class quilt, Josh and Emily get trapped in the underbelly of the Los Angeles fabric district, while Alex and Bridgette prove to be incompetent babysitters.

Directors: Sean Szeles

Writer: Madeline Queripel, Minty Lewis, Ryan Pequin

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7.20

99 votes

#13 - Golden Gamer

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/9/2020

When Josh attempts to finish a video game, he must confront an inner demon. Alex tries to win his students' respect.

Directors: Calvin Wong

Writer: Matt Price

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7.21

143 votes

#14 - The Perfect House

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/9/2020

Emily becomes addicted to visiting open houses as an escape from her chaotic home life.

Directors: Calvin Wong, Sean Szeles

Writer: Minty Lewis

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7.21

95 votes

#15 - Robot Tutor

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

The roommates' tropical vacation is derailed by Candice's tutoring needs.

Directors: Sean Szeles

Writer: Matt Price

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7.21

89 votes

#16 - Snailin' It

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/9/2020

Overwhelmed with work, Emily goes to extreme lengths to make time for Candice.

Directors: Sean Szeles

Writer: Minty Lewis

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7.23

71 votes

#17 - The Erotic Awakening of A.P. LaPearle

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/25/2021

To market his steamy novel of Viking erotica, Alex recruits Pearle to pose as the book’s author.

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7.23

52 votes

#18 - Summer Job

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/7/2022

Josh gets Alex hired at Plugger-Inners for the summer but struggles to hide Alex’s incompetence from the boss.

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7.24

83 votes

#19 - Joint Break

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/25/2021

Pearle makes new friends in a water aerobics class who turns out to have a sinister secret.

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7.26

66 votes

#20 - Where the Buffalo Roam

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2022

After a major windfall, Josh and Emily decide to take the honeymoon they never had.

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7.26

128 votes

#21 - Room Parents

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/9/2020

When Josh volunteers at Candice's school, Emily becomes suspicious that another parent is trying to seduce him.

Directors: Calvin Wong, J.G. Quintel

Writer: Aaron Burdette

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7.28

46 votes

#22 - 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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7.28

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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7.32

104 votes

#24 - 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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7.32

84 votes

#25 - 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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