The BEST Episodes of Gary Unmarried
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2021
Network: CBS
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.
#1 - Gary and Allison's Restaurant
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired Nov 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.
8.41 
#2 - Gary and Allison Brooks
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired Nov 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.
8.35 
#3 - Gary and the Trophy
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired Apr 8, 2009
After a bowling teammate quits before the championships, Gary rushes to find a replacement.
8.26 
#4 - Gary Uses His Veto
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired Mar 11, 2009
When Gary vetoes Louise from taking Chinese, Allison uses her veto to put a stop to Louise taking golf lessons.
8.25 
#5 - Gary and His Half Brother
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired May 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.
8.14 
#6 - Gary Fixes Allison's Garbage Disposal
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired May 20, 2009
Gary sets out to repair Allison's garbage disposal but find themselves inside her bedroom fixing their lust for sex.
8.01 
#7 - Gary on the Air
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired Oct 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.
8.00 
#8 - Gary Shoots Fish in a Barrel
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired Oct 14, 2009
Gary is determined to prove that he can handle a one-night stand without getting attached.
7.99 
#9 - Gary and Allison's Friend
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired Nov 11, 2009
After her new "friend" Sophia prefers Gary's company over hers, Allison feels jilted.
7.79 
#10 - Gary Gets His Stuff Back
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired Oct 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.
7.73 
#11 - Gary Hooks Up Allison
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired Mar 18, 2009
When Allison breaks up with Krandall, she begins showing up at Gary's house, forcing Gary to find her someone new.
7.71 
#12 - Gary Lowers the Bar
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired Feb 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.
7.70 
#13 - Gary Dates Louise's Teacher
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired Jan 14, 2009
To prove that men are not only interested in only beautiful women, Gary dates Louise's favorite, but plain school teacher.
7.69 
#14 - Gary Gives Thanks
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired Nov 26, 2008
It is the first Thanksgiving as a divorced couple, and Gary finds himself competing for dinner guests with Allison.
7.66 
#15 - Gary Has a Dream
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired Sep 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.
7.64 
#16 - Gary Is A Boat Guy
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired Dec 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.
7.62 
#17 - Gary Meets the Gang
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired Nov 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.
7.58 
#18 - Gary Unmarried?
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired Mar 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.
7.50 
#19 - Gary's Demo
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired Oct 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.
7.49 
#20 - Gary Marries Off His Ex
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Oct 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.
7.48 
#21 - Gary's Ex-Brother-in-Law
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired Feb 18, 2009
Gary reluctantly takes financial advice from Allison's brother, after receiving an notice from the IRS about an audit.
7.46 
#22 - Gary Has to Choose
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired Jan 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.
7.43 
#23 - Gary Tries to Do It All
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired Nov 4, 2009
Trying to juggle two kids and two careers, Gary overextends himself.
7.42 
#24 - Gary's Big Mouth
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired Mar 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.
7.41 
#25 - Gary Breaks Up His Ex-Wife and Girlfriend
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Oct 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.
7.39