The BEST episodes of Gary Unmarried season 1

Every episode of Gary Unmarried season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Gary Unmarried season 1!

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: 9/27/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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
8.24
208 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
8.24
181 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
8.15
150 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
8.02
208 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 Gets His Stuff Back
star
7.73
295 votes

#7 - 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
7.71
181 votes

#8 - 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

#9 - 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 Gives Thanks
star
7.66
181 votes

#10 - 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 Meets the Gang
star
7.58
206 votes

#11 - 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 Marries Off His Ex
star
7.48
296 votes

#12 - 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 Ex-Brother-in-Law
star
7.46
182 votes

#13 - 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 Breaks Up His Ex-Wife and Girlfriend
star
7.39
266 votes

#14 - 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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Gary Goes First
star
7.30
180 votes

#15 - Gary Goes First

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2008

When Gary discovers that Allison is going to take the kids to their first concert, a not-so-friendly competition kicks off. Gary tries to out-do Allison by exposing the kids to other first experiences, such as Tommy's first shave and buying Louise her first bra.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Julie Bean
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Gary Toughens Up Tom
star
7.30
177 votes

#16 - Gary Toughens Up Tom

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2008

Gary begins to feel threatened by Tom's relationship with Dr. Krandall, leading him to change the relationship he has with his son.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary's Ex Got Engaged
star
7.29
557 votes

#17 - Gary's Ex Got Engaged

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2008

Gary must deal with the news that his ex-wife is engaged to another man all while trying to balance single fatherhood and a new relationship of his own.

Directors: Ted Wass
Writer: Ed Yeager
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Gary Moves Back In
star
7.28
179 votes

#18 - Gary Moves Back In

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/21/2009

While his home is under repair, Gary moves back in with Allison.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Gets Boundaries
star
7.20
326 votes

#19 - Gary Gets Boundaries

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2008

Gary and Allison decide they need to make some new boundaries and distance themselves from each other after he undressing in front of her.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Ed Yeager
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Gary and Dennis' Sister
star
6.82
178 votes

#20 - Gary and Dennis' Sister

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/2009

Gary freaks out after learning that Dennis has made plans for his marriage to his younger sister, after they begin dating.

Directors: James Burrows
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