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: 9/20/2025Network: HBO MaxStatus: Ended
Legend of the Pier
star
6.71
49 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.

The Perfect Couple
star
6.77
48 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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Randy Free Solos
star
6.80
64 votes

#3 - Randy Free Solos

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

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

World's Greatest Teacher
star
6.84
73 votes

#4 - 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.

Venice Vengeance
star
6.88
68 votes

#5 - 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.

Men Rock!
star
6.89
72 votes

#6 - Men Rock!

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

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

Clap Like This
star
6.94
100 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
Bike & Survive
star
7.05
55 votes

#8 - 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.

Haunted Couch
star
7.06
86 votes

#9 - 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.

Quilty Pleasures
star
7.11
216 votes

#10 - 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
Match Made In Valhalla
star
7.13
48 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.

Golden Gamer
star
7.13
102 votes

#12 - 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
Snailin' It
star
7.13
92 votes

#13 - 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
Meet the Frackers
star
7.15
100 votes

#14 - Meet the Frackers

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

Randy discovers his birth parents are alive and wealthy.

Where the Buffalo Roam
star
7.16
76 votes

#15 - 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.

Summer Job
star
7.19
58 votes

#16 - 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.

Robot Tutor
star
7.19
99 votes

#17 - 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
The Perfect House
star
7.20
148 votes

#18 - 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.

Writer: Minty Lewis
Room Parents
star
7.21
132 votes

#19 - 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.

The Erotic Awakening of A.P. LaPearle
star
7.22
73 votes

#20 - 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.

Cool Moms
star
7.23
108 votes

#21 - 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
Handy
star
7.23
69 votes

#22 - Handy

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

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

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Bridgette the Brain
star
7.24
59 votes

#23 - 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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Hellspital
star
7.25
61 votes

#24 - 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.

Watch Now:Amazon
First Date
star
7.26
97 votes

#25 - 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
Watch Now:Amazon