The BEST episodes of Gary Unmarried

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

Gary Unmarried follows the life of a middle-class single dad as he tries to navigate his way through life with his kids, ex-wife, and a new-found romance.

Last Updated: 1/4/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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Gary and Allison's Restaurant
star
8.40
178 votes

#1 - Gary and Allison's Restaurant

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2008

Gary ends up in Vanessa's doghouse after finally taking her on a real date, but brings her to a restaurant that he used to frequent with Allison.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Bill Daly
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Gary and Allison Brooks
star
8.35
206 votes

#2 - Gary and Allison Brooks

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2008

Gary pretends he is still married while attending the vow-renewal of a friend, as a favor to Allison. But the plan backfires when Gary finds himself attracted to one of the guests.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary and the Trophy
star
8.25
207 votes

#3 - Gary and the Trophy

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/8/2009

After a bowling teammate quits before the championships, Gary rushes to find a replacement.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Uses His Veto
star
8.23
180 votes

#4 - Gary Uses His Veto

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/11/2009

When Gary vetoes Louise from taking Chinese, Allison uses her veto to put a stop to Louise taking golf lessons.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary and His Half Brother
star
8.13
149 votes

#5 - Gary and His Half Brother

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/6/2009

Gary's half-brother has returned from the war and needs a place to stay. The full house finds Gary spinning out of control as he finds himself playing parent to both his children and a sibling.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Fixes Allison's Garbage Disposal
star
8.01
207 votes

#6 - Gary Fixes Allison's Garbage Disposal

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/20/2009

Gary sets out to repair Allison's garbage disposal but find themselves inside her bedroom fixing their lust for sex.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary on the Air
star
7.99
180 votes

#7 - Gary on the Air

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2009

When the radio station's normal sports announcer gets arrested, Sasha agrees to let Gary take over, giving Gary his first big break. Meanwhile, it's her school's volunteer week, and Louise participates by making a video consisting of well-wishes for Uncle Mitch and the rest of his team in the Marine Corp.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Shoots Fish in a Barrel
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7.98
264 votes

#8 - Gary Shoots Fish in a Barrel

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2009

Gary is determined to prove that he can handle a one-night stand without getting attached.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Wil Calhoun
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Gary and Allison's Friend
star
7.78
264 votes

#9 - Gary and Allison's Friend

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2009

After her new "friend" Sophia prefers Gary's company over hers, Allison feels jilted.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Julie Bean
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Gary Gets His Stuff Back
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7.73
295 votes

#10 - Gary Gets His Stuff Back

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2008

Gary makes a threat to show Allison's racy photographs he received from her on their first anniversary to everyone, when she refuses to give back his pool table he bought for her as a gift.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Matt Goldman
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Gary Hooks Up Allison
star
7.70
180 votes

#11 - Gary Hooks Up Allison

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/2009

When Allison breaks up with Krandall, she begins showing up at Gary's house, forcing Gary to find her someone new.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Dates Louise's Teacher
star
7.69
209 votes

#12 - Gary Dates Louise's Teacher

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2009

To prove that men are not only interested in only beautiful women, Gary dates Louise's favorite, but plain school teacher.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Barry Langer
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Gary Lowers the Bar
star
7.69
319 votes

#13 - Gary Lowers the Bar

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/10/2010

After Sasha gives Gary an awesome Valentine's Day gift, he tries to outdo her by giving her the perfect gift. Meanwhile, Allison tries to bond with Tom and Louise.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Gives Thanks
star
7.66
181 votes

#14 - Gary Gives Thanks

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2008

It is the first Thanksgiving as a divorced couple, and Gary finds himself competing for dinner guests with Allison.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Mark Gross
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Gary Has a Dream
star
7.63
242 votes

#15 - Gary Has a Dream

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2009

When Tom is unaffected by low scores on a career aptitude test, Allison decides that Gary needs to set a better example for their son. Gary calls an old buddy who works at a radio station, and ends up getting offered a job an offer that Gary misinterprets.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Mark Gross
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Gary Is A Boat Guy
star
7.60
235 votes

#16 - Gary Is A Boat Guy

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/16/2009

Gary buys a boat to help Tom impress a girl, but his scheme does not go as planned; Gary must turn to Allison's boyfriend for help.

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Gary Meets the Gang
star
7.58
206 votes

#17 - Gary Meets the Gang

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2008

Gary and Allison have hit that point where their relationship moves ahead, by meet each others friends. But neither felt like they had made a great impression.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Unmarried?
star
7.49
238 votes

#18 - Gary Unmarried?

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/17/2010

Gary discovers that he and Allison's divorce papers were never filed, and he uses this information as a way to reclaim some of the things Allison kept. Allison's sister Rachael gives Mitch a makeover while she is in town visiting.

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Gary Marries Off His Ex
star
7.48
296 votes

#19 - Gary Marries Off His Ex

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2008

Gary realizes that if he can stop paying spousal support, he can buy Tom lots of toys. He sets about trying to encourage Dr. Krandall to set a date.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Janae Bakken
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Gary's Demo
star
7.47
181 votes

#20 - Gary's Demo

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2009

Desperate to get the job as a radio sportscaster, Gary attempts to convice Sasha into listening to his demo tape, while Louise comes up with a way to protect Tom from the school bully.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Wil Calhoun
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Gary's Ex-Brother-in-Law
star
7.44
181 votes

#21 - Gary's Ex-Brother-in-Law

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/18/2009

Gary reluctantly takes financial advice from Allison's brother, after receiving an notice from the IRS about an audit.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Tries to Do It All
star
7.41
264 votes

#22 - Gary Tries to Do It All

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2009

Trying to juggle two kids and two careers, Gary overextends himself.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Bill Daly
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Gary Has to Choose
star
7.41
151 votes

#23 - Gary Has to Choose

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/20/2010

Because his relationship with Sasha has gone to the next level, Gary must now decide if he should put his career on the line to date his boss or if it's not worth it. Meanwhile, Allison tries to teach Tom a lesson in responsibility.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary's Big Mouth
star
7.40
235 votes

#24 - Gary's Big Mouth

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/3/2010

Gary turns to wrestling in order to settle a fued between him and the wrestling coach, after he fails to help Tom make the team.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Bill Daly
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Gary Breaks Up His Ex-Wife and Girlfriend
star
7.39
266 votes

#25 - Gary Breaks Up His Ex-Wife and Girlfriend

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2008

Gary is afraid that Vanessa and Allison's blooming friendship will mean doom for his relationship with Vanessa once Allison sets up a gloomy impression of him. Gary wishes all the former women in his life will make friendships elsewhere.

Directors: James Burrows
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